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By 1814, A) the War of 1812 had turned further against the United Sta

By 1814, A) the War of 1812 had turned further against the United States with the raiding of Washington and the burning of the Capitol and the White House and the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore. B) American forces were losing some important battles against Indian tribes in the Ohio and Indiana territory that […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Why did Boston become the focal point of colonial protest against Brit

Why did Boston become the focal point of colonial protest against British policies? What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Consider: Boston was a major port city whose citizens’ livelihood was affected by the Sugar Act, Townshend Duties, and Tea Act. Boston had effective leadership of the popular faction from Samuel Adams, James Otis, […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Assume the role of a colonist in 1770 who has experienced the turmoil

Assume the role of a colonist in 1770 who has experienced the turmoil of the 1760s. What conclusions do you draw from the experiences of that decade? How do you explain the course of events since the end of the French and Indian War? What will be an ideal response?   ANSWER Conclusion: the British […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Why were young single women from rural areas of New England attracted

Why were young single women from rural areas of New England attracted to the employment opportunities in the new factory mills of Lowell and other similar towns? A) These jobs offered the women the prospect of independence, the opportunity to earn their own money, and to escape from the depressed New England economy. B) They […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

All of the following were the objectives of the construction of the Er

All of the following were the objectives of the construction of the Erie Canal EXCEPT A) providing farmers along its route a link to regional markets to sell their crops. B) a connection for all of New York to the growing Ohio region and eventually to the Mississippi River. C) facilitating the navigation of the […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Why did most settlers move west between 1870 and 1900? a. to seek fre

Why did most settlers move west between 1870 and 1900? a. to seek freedom from religious persecution b. to escape the drab routine of factory life c. to escape the diseased conditions of crowded eastern cities d. to improve their economic situation e. to escape from invading Native American groups   ANSWER D

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The Supreme Court decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) A) held that th

The Supreme Court decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) A) held that the state of New York had the constitutional right under the powers reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment to give Ogden a monopoly to ferry service in New York harbor. B) held that since New York harbor rested partly within the […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020