Before the Revolutionary War even began‚ slaves started to realize that the promises to secure their freedom from England and reduce the amount of slaves were seemingly unlikely. The African Americans were segregated and determined as free or enslaved. The Atlantic Slave Trade was setup to be a successful business in the 18th century ‚ it sent slaves to southern states that specialized in agriculture. Slavery in the North was also legal and accepted as well. However‚ some colonies did allow free
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During the Tripolitan War‚ Jefferson used mostly the navy to fight and win the war‚ because of Jefferson’s belief of a strong standing army was an invitation towards dictatorship. Specifically‚ the "mosquito fleet" was used because of its size and maneuverability. The "mosquito fleet" was also lightly funded because of the Jeffersonian Republicans’ belief in a minimal navy‚ but it provided sufficient protection for the American shores. Three years after the Tripolitan War‚ the Embargo Act was enacted
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The Revolutionary War was a tragic and painstaking war fought between America and Great Britain from April nineteenth‚ 1775‚ to September third‚ 1783. The main conflict was over America’s longing for independence‚ and Britain denying them of this freedom. Even though Britain was at the height of its power‚ and the United States had a ragtag army and limited resources‚ America was the unlikely victor. While Britain appeared to have the upper hand‚ America had a few unpredictable advantages. First
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Causes of War War is an openly declared state of organized conflict‚ most often characterized by extreme aggression‚ societal disruption‚ and high mortality. As a sinful world‚ warlike tendencies are found in all species. The set of techniques used by a group to carry out war is known as warfare. When there is an absence of war‚ it is called peace. War generally involves two or more organized groups or parties (often‚ nations). Such a conflict is always an attempt at altering either the
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went to war‚ the only people left were women and children. Women were in charge of keeping the family and business together till their husbands or sons return. During the war‚ just daily tasks were switching for women‚ whether it was chopping wood to keep the house warm to becoming a nurse to aid the injured soldiers. Some even took on more dangerous roles such as becoming a secret soldier or spy during the Revolutionary War. Prime examples of outstanding women who played key wars in the war can be
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b. a new role for women in the antislavery movement c. the immediate termination of slavery d. enlightened treatment of the insane e. greater rights for women 3. The North’s advantages over the South at the outbreak of the Civil War included all of the following EXCEPT a. naval supremacy b. greater agreement over war aims c. dominance in foreign trade d. a more extensive railroad network e. more substantial industrial resources 4. “...the descendants of Africans who were imported
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AP World History Comparative Essay Generic Rubric Overview Basic Core Historical skills and knowledge required to show competence. Expanded Core Historical skills and knowledge required to show excellence. 1. Has acceptable thesis. 1 Point (addresses comparison of the issues or themes specified) 2. Addresses all parts of the 2 Points of the question‚ though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly. (Addresses most parts of
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AP US History Period 4 23 April 2013 The Effects of the Vietnam War By 1965‚ few Americans protested involvement in the Vietnam War. However‚ soon after‚ a series of “teach-ins” on university campuses‚ created a massive debate over the war and United States involvement. By 1967‚ there was massive opposition to the war‚ from students‚ the general public‚ congressmen‚ including William Fulbright‚ and even former members of the armed forces. This opposition was not the only tension in the nation
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Revolutionary. It means involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. The Revolutionary war was revolutionary because the greatest army in the world (Great Britain) at the time was defeated by only thirteen colonies and it was the first time any country had enforced democracy. First of all‚ only thirteen colonies beat the world’s greatest army. When the other countries heard about this they were surprised. Second of all‚ was that the States enforced democracy. Democracy was only written by
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APUSH UNIT 3 STUDY GUIDE Articles of Confederation: agreement among the 13 founding states that established the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution. The new Constitution provided for a much stronger national government with a chief executive (the president)‚ courts‚ and taxing powers Shay’s Rebellion: armed uprising that took place in central and western Massachusetts in 1786 and 1787. The rebellion was named after Daniel Shays
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