The word Cherokee comes from a Creek word "Chelokee" meaning "people of a different speech." In their own language the Cherokee called themselves the Aniyunwiya or "principal people" or the Keetoowah‚ "people of Kituhwa." The Cherokee are perhaps one of the most interesting of Native American Groups. Their life and culture are closely intertwined with early American settlers and the history of our own nation ’s struggle for freedom. In the interest of promoting tolerance and peace‚ and with
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The American Indian: 1609 to 1865 The Effects of the Removal on American Indian Tribes: Resistance and Removal “The utmost good faith shall always be observed toward the Indians‚ their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent‚ and in their property‚ rights‚ liberty‚ they shall never be invaded or disturbed‚ unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress.” Northwest Ordinance‚ 13 July 1787 From the time‚ the first colonies were settled in America‚ relations
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Middle Colonies I. The Middle Colonies a. Location i. Along the lower Hudson River ii. Included New York‚ New Jersey‚ and Pennsylvania b. Religion i. Puritan‚ Baptist‚ Quaker‚ Catholic‚ and Jewish congregations
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Andrew Jackson: More Than a Common American Andrew Jackson‚ the seventh president of the United States‚ remains one of the most controversial figures in American history. Some accounts portray Jackson as a heroic and courageous man‚ who proved his mettle in various military endeavors‚ most notably the War of 1812. Others‚ however‚ judge Jackson more harshly‚ as they are deeply offended by his actions regarding Native Americans during his presidency. Andrew Jackson presented himself as a man of
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17 PAUL GALVIN Motorola In every generation of American youth‚ there are probably tens of thousands of individuals who cherish the dream of owning their own small businesses. Paul Galvin was such a man. He was successful beyond his wildest dreams‚ for the small business he founded grew and grew until it became the giant communications equipment manufacturer known as Motorola. The way in which Galvin achieved his dream stands as an inspiration for the generations that follow. L The Beginning
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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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Text Questions Pgs. 234-243 1.What fears were present in the minds of most Americans as they entered an era of economic change/industrialization and westward expansion in the early 19c? Some feared that the nations rapid growth would produce social chaos and insisted that the countries first priority must be to establish order and a clear system of authority. Others thought the greatest danger was privilege and that the society’s goal should be to eliminate the favored status of powerful elites and
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NAME: Brandon Longo ________/55 APUSH Mr. Broggy Chapter 10 The Jacksonian Era‚ 1824-1845 Directions Answer all of the following learning objectives in writing (hand-written only please). These are to be answered in full sentences not bullet points. Think of this as writing paragraphs for each of these objectives. If additional space is needed‚ use the back of the page. Make sure that you are including facts‚ names‚ specific dates‚ and of
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the British at New Orleans. Following the War of 1812‚ Marines protected American interests around the world in areas like the Caribbean‚ the Falkland Islands‚ Sumatra and off the coast of West Africa‚ and close to home in operations against the Seminole Indians in Florida. During the Mexican War‚ Marines seized enemy seaports on both the Gulf and Pacific coasts. While landing parties of Marines and Sailors were seizing enemy ports‚ a battalion of Marines joined General Winfield Scott’s army at
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Ch. 12… OPPOSITION TO THE WAR 1. Conservative‚ seaboard Republicans in Congress and New England Federalists New Englanders: refused to buy war bonds to help pay for the war opposed recruiting campaigns traded with England when possible Daniel Webster gave his first important speech on the unconstitutional and objectionable character of an 1813 draft law which allowed for drafting men in state militias into the national army 2. HARTFORD CONVENTION – met in Dec. 1814
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