The Washington State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (WSSDAR) organized in 1894 under the umbrella of its parent organization‚ National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). It is a non-profit‚ non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism‚ preserving American history‚ and securing America’s future through better education for children. DAR members volunteer millions of service hours annually in their local communities
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THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR The Mexican American war was the result of the idea of “manifest destiny.” James K. Polk (the president at the time) wanted to expand America’s western border to the pacific. After the annexation of Texas‚ Mexico became furious and threatened to take Texas back in a powerful way. Polk had about 4000 soldiers guarding Texas while he sent John Slidell to consult with Mexicans to sell both California and New Mexico for $30‚000‚000. Soon Mexico’s president found out about
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Part A 2. How did the Enlightenment contribute to the independence movement in the American colonies? The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement emphasizing logic‚ reason‚ and science. This was a very limited movement and only applied to the elite and those that could read and write. The Enlightenment caused a loss of authority of the churches and monarchy which caused people to think for themselves and make rules for themselves and not depend on the church. It also split up the church and made
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with invisible ink in the American Revolution There were plenty of problems with invisible during the American Revolution‚ but there were a few that were worse than the others. Three of the main problems were that supplies were hard to come by to make invisible ink this is the one that was the hardest problem to overcome. One problem was that blank spaces on paper were suspicious. Another problem was that when heated the paper would become fragile. During the revolution the ink supply was low and
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The Spanish-American war was a conflict between the United States and Spain over the independence of Cuba. This was a huge change for the United States in the matter of foreign affairs. The United States had previously stayed in a state of isolationism which is when a country does not involve its self in other counties affairs unless it directly involves them. President Roosevelt did not want for the United States to stay like that so he started to involve the United States in other countries affairs
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Plains before and after the Civil War. Do this by filling in the chart provided by using the text and the internet. Make sure that all answers are complete. The first section has been done for you. Category: People Pre-Civil War: Sioux‚ Cheyenne‚ Arapahoe‚ Nez Perce Post-Civil War: Farmers‚ Ranchers Category: Building Materials Pre-Civil War: Buffalo Remains Post-Civil War: Bricks of sod Category: Food Supply Pre-Civil War: Buffalo Post-Civil War: Farms and domestic animals
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The Spanish-American War was fought between the United States‚ and Spain. Sadly it’s not a popular subject in high schools these days‚ so most students don’t know anything about this war. The Spanish-American War marked a new beginning for the United States‚ Cuba and Spain. These countries where affected by the war because the Spanish American war would end the Spanish Empire‚ create a new one‚ and give a colony its independence. WHAT STARTED THE WAR The Spanish American war was about Cubin Independence
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On May 9th‚ 1846 President James K. Polk delivered a war message to Congress‚ stating that "Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States‚ has invaded our territory‚ and shed American blood upon the American soil." Four days later‚ Congress declared war against Mexico‚ and across the nation large shows of support for the action followed. So began the Mexican-American War that resulted in acquiring of lands that today make up the American southwest; the states of California‚ Nevada‚ Utah‚ Arizona
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Spanish American war The Spanish American War was a very interesting war‚ some don’t know how the war started. The war was mostly started when the USS Maine blew up killing 250 American sailors‚ but if it wasn’t for Cuban rebels attack American plantations the USS Maine wouldn’t have been in Cuba due to the fact that President McKinley wanted nothing to do with Cuba’s battle for independence. McKinley wanted to stay at peace but due to what journalist were publishing American
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The American Revolutionary War The American Revolutionary War was a very important war. This war allowed the English colonies to gain independence from the country Britain. The war established an independent country which is now called the United States of America. Events leading to the war helped our nation form a new government ‚ a new army‚ and the idea that if a government did not serve the people well‚ then that government could be put away and a new government
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