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Describe the radical abolitionists’ rationale against slavery. What w

Describe the radical abolitionists’ rationale against slavery. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Consider: slavery illegal, a violation of natural rights; slavery unjust; slavery sinful, places individual’s fate in the hands of another individual; slavery immoral, encourages sexual exploitation; slavery economically retrogressive, inhibits economic development of the South and encourages inefficiency of labor.

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The use of American troops to halt North Korea’s attack on South Korea

The use of American troops to halt North Korea’s attack on South Korea was sanctioned by A) the United Nations Security Council’s condemnation of North Korea as an aggressor nation. B) the United states’ membership in NATO. C) the U.S. Congress’s declaration of war against North Korea. D) All of the above.   ANSWER A

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Abraham Lincoln’s reelection chances in 1864 received a tremendous boo

Abraham Lincoln’s reelection chances in 1864 received a tremendous boost from the A) reception of the news that General Sherman had captured Atlanta. B) quick success of General Grant’s campaign in northern Virginia. C) popular enthusiasm in the North for his Emancipation Proclamation. D) Peace Democrats’ inability to agree on a candidate to oppose him. […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

In 1816, it appeared that John C. Calhoun was a strong nationalist whi

In 1816, it appeared that John C. Calhoun was a strong nationalist while Daniel Webster was a sectionalist looking out for the peculiar interests of New England. Explain why, only a few years later, the two men had switched; Calhoun to sectionalism and Webster to nationalism.   ANSWER Calhoun moved toward sectionalism when industry failed […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The text authors assert that during the Civil War President Lincoln “c

The text authors assert that during the Civil War President Lincoln “clearly tested the limits of presidential powers.” Describe at least three specific actions taken by Lincoln that seem to substantiate this claim. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Consider: Lincoln called for volunteers without the consent of Congress, suspended the writ of […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Explain why President Lincoln narrowed his war goals in 1861 to that o

Explain why President Lincoln narrowed his war goals in 1861 to that of saving the Union, and why in 1863, he expanded his goals to include freeing the slaves. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER In 1861, Lincoln worried that Northern public opinion would not support a war for the abolition of slavery […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Assume the role of a western farmer in the period 1800 to 1835. Tell w

Assume the role of a western farmer in the period 1800 to 1835. Tell what changes have occurred in your life. Specifically address the impact of industrialization and urbanization on American agriculture. What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Consider: massive population movement to the West; cheaper land prices; more roads, canals, and railroads; […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020