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    government and foreign policy that supported France rather than England. The Federalists were in existance only a short time because of disagreement of the leaders‚ John Adams and Alexander Hamilton. The United States was a one party nation from 1800 to 1820. In 1828 the Jeffersonain (Democratic Republican) Party split into the Democrats and the Whigs. The Democrats wanted the states to have more power and the Whigs wanted stronger federal government. When Andrew Jackson was elected President in 1828

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    nature made him a great compromiser. “Clay was often hailed for his role in trying to find compromises on the issue of slavery.” (Robert McNamara‚ Henry Clay‚ http://history1800s.about.com/od/leaders/a/Henry-Clay-bio.htm) He helped with the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850. The Missouri Compromise was the first settlement that tried to combat the disagreement on the issue of slavery. The Compromise of 1850 helped stall a civil war in the US and held the Union together. Clay also

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    war can be analyzed from the social‚ political and economic aspects. However‚ political compromises from different party persuasions and state interest led to the inevitable event of a national civil war. According to experts‚ up to 10 events and situations directly made the war unavoidable. These include the Fugitive Slave of Act of 1850‚ the rejection of the Lecompton constitution of 1857‚ Missouri Compromise and Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854. The war lasted from 1861 to 1865 leading to the death

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    this was the reason our country went to the Civil War. There were many causes of the Civil War. The primary cause was slavery. Some events with conflicts were the Compromise of 1850‚ Fugitive state law‚ Uncle Tomś cabin‚ and the Election of 1860. All of these events were linked with slavery. One cause of the Civil War was the Compromise of 1850. In this event California wanted to be admitted as a free state. There were many disagreements whether each state should be free or slave. In the text it

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    benefits their own agendas. This poor decision had extreme consequences that shook an already divided nation‚ and led the country to the Civil War. Dred Scott was a slave in Missouri‚ which had been a slave state since the Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820.

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    the nation. One of the most major issues was the New England Colonies’ feelings of sectionalism while the South was as nationalistic as ever. In 1820 however‚ the roles reversed as the South became the regionally favored area while New England became a larger support of the country. This swap is due to the economic changes that occurred between 1815 and 1820. Economic developments such as trade tariffs‚ slavery issues and the industrial revolution created a new commercial environment adjusting the views

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    AP United States History: Syllabus Mr. Adrian Carpio TERRA Environmental Research Institute acarpio@dadeschools.net Website (for now): http://therailsplitter.wikispaces.com Course Description Advanced Placement United States History is a fast-paced and rigorous course designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to critically examine various issues in American History and relate them to events today. Because of one’s opportunity to earn college

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    The American Revolution occurred in the years of 1775-1783. This revolution was what made America it’s own country‚ no longer under British rule. It began when the colonists were outraged when British authorities decided to increase the colony’s taxes‚ therefore‚ increasing British revenue. Such attempts are known as the Stamp Act of 1765 and the Townshend Tariffs of 1767. Because of this‚ the colonists began to engage in protests that soon turned violent when they felt that they were not being

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    impact on all politics through the events it created. Some such events are the Compromise of 1850‚ the Election 1852‚ the Kansas-Nebraska Act‚ the Lincoln-Douglass Debates‚ and the Election of 1860. The impacts of these events were great on the political parties of the Whigs‚ Republicans and Free-Soilers. The greatest impact of slavery on the Whigs party took place on the last few years of its existence. The Compromise of 1850‚ which was the solution to the conflict of having California being accepted

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    History 11 Take Home Final Please be prepared to transfer your answers to a scantron when you arrive at the final. Bring #2 pencils. 1. As evidenced by the formation of the Lowell Female Reform Association in 1844‚ female workers in New England textile mills had changed their methods of resistance to deteriorating working conditions. What new method were they using? a. They organized a nationwide product boycott. b. They called for the passage of state legislation to shorten the workday. c

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