Question 1 Not yet graded / 14 pts Describe an instance when George Washington exhibited either exemplary leadership or naive ineptitude while leading troops against the British during the American Revolution. Your Answer: An instance when George Washington exhibited naive ineptitude was when he proceeded to lead his troops against the British with an uncared-for army. Washington‚ unfortunately‚ continued to lead his troops during the harsh winter‚ and they ultimately faced illness and frostbite
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1. The Democrats decided not to block the victory of Hayes on condition that their Republican counterparts agree to withdraw all the federal troops deployed in the south‚ in a move that would see the Democrats consolidate their Democratic control in the area. 2. There were three major reconstruction plans; Johnson‚ Lincoln‚ and the Radical Republicans. Among the three‚ Lincoln’s plan was sensible he wanted a quick and painless restructuring that would reincorporate the south back in the union
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In the 1740’s‚ Great Britain and France both realized that a struggle for control of North America was unavoidable. With the French’s involvement in the fur trade and the English’s concern with their cash crops the desire for more land grew‚ which ultimately caused clashes between the two empires. France pushed westward in pursuit of its one valuable resource‚ the beaver. European fashion setters valued beaver fur hats for their warmth and luxurious appearance. Demands for the fur grew. French
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Although the power of the national government increased during the early republic‚ this development often faced serious opposition. Compare the motives and effectiveness of those opposed to the growing power of the national government during TWO of the following: The Whiskey Rebellion‚ the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions‚ or the Hartford Convention. The Federalist dominated government displayed power like that of Great Britain. Once the people of the United States noticed this power through
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APUSH [Sandler] Test #1 Study Guide Chapter 2 European Society European states were hierarchical Europe was characterized by feudalism (Continent was divided into hundreds of small territories‚ each ruled by a family of lords who claimed a disproportionate share of wealth and power) Most Europeans were peasant farmers Most Europeans were Christians united under the authority of the Roman Catholic Church -> Growing commerce stimulated the growth of markets and towns and by 1500
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APUSH – DBQ’s SINCE 1995 1995 – Analyze the changes that occurred during the 1960’s in the goals‚ strategies‚ and support of the movement for African-American civil rights. 1996 – In what ways and to what extent did constitutional and social developments between 1860 and 1877 amount to a revolution? 1997 – To what extent did economic and political developments as well as assumptions about the nature of women affect the position of American women during the period 1890-1925? 1998 – With respect
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The political participation of voters‚ campaigners‚ and elections in general changed drastically between the periods of 1815 and 1840‚ events such as the aftermath of the war of 1812‚ the age of reform‚ and political campaign styles were incredibly important in the changes of political participation. The aftermath of the war of 1812 was an explosion of nationalistic feelings. Many believed that it was a second war for independence‚ even though the war was mainly a stalemate. The election of
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How do you think the Cold War affected people from 1946 - 1991? The Cold War was a very intense battle of ideologies. The Soviet Union believed in communism‚ which was that everyone should be of equal pay and you do not vote for your leader. The US believed in democracy and that you should vote for your leaders and work for your money.The Cold War gets its name because there was no direct contact between the US and Soviet Union in battle. The Cold War impacted the US and the Soviet Union in the areas
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Monique Pitre Mr. Watson APUSH 9/6/11 DBQ The settlers of New England and the Chesapeake region may have migrated from the same origin‚ but that’s where the similarities end; by the 1700s‚ they differed socially‚ economically‚ and politically. As people began to migrate over to the New World‚ they started to adapt to the regions around them. This being said‚ it only makes sense that the settlers would adapt to the strengths of their geography‚ meaning that regions obviously differed. Socially
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APUSH Chapter 11/12 1. Explain how the process of adaptation helped slaves develop their own separate culture. How was this a form of resistance as well? Men‚ women‚ and children were forced into slavery from all over Africa‚ which is a land of widely varying cultures and unique tribal groups. In addition to this natural diversity‚ slaves were separated intentionally from their friends and families to discourage rebellion and communication. However‚ slaves in the Americas overcame the language
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