Katharine Abbot Mr. Tiner AP U.S. History 29 November 2012 Chapter 13 Terms Wilmot Proviso-unsuccessful 1846 congressional amendment that sought to ban slavery in territories newly acquired from Mexico California Gold Rush- (1848-1855) began on January 24‚ 1848‚ when gold was discovered by James W. Marshall at Sutter’s Mill‚ in Coloma‚ California‚ news of the discovery brought some 300‚000 people to California from the rest of the United States and abroad Indian Slavery- during the
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Throughout history there have been many significant events and people. These events and people were the foundation for the development of a nation. The obstacles that were faced by those that settled and developed America were not only on unknown soil but were centered on the unknown in general. During the 17th‚ 18th‚ and 19th centuries there were people and events which I believe influenced history and were turning points in the development of a great nation. A significant point in history which
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Unit 6 Study Guide All test questions are derived from the key terms list and the questions on this study guide. QUESTIONS FROM PAST UNITS WILL ALSO BE ON THIS TEST. 1. What was the idea behind “Manifest Destiny?” The idea that Americans had a God-given right to conquer and civilize North America 2. How did over landers move west? Oregon Trail 3. Explain the reasons that motivated people to move west. • Indian Removal Act • Homestead Act • Kansas-Nebraska Act • Mining Frontier • Farming Frontier
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square mile or 640 acres each. Sale of public land was viewed as a means to generate revenue for the Government rather than as a way to encourage settlement. Initially‚ an individual was required to purchase a full section of land at the cost of $1 per acre for 640 acres. The investment needed to purchase these large plots and the massive amount of physical labor required to clear the land for agriculture were often insurmountable obstacles. According to all available indexes of growth‚ the United
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uestion: The "Young America" movement advocated: Student answered: a) a coordinated campaign of technological innovation Correct answer: b) the continued territorial expansion of the United States Question: The chief architect of the Nebraska Act of 1854 was: Student answered: b) Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois Correct answer: b) Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois Question: The presidential election of 1852: Student answered: b) resulted in the death of the Whig Party Correct answer: b) resulted
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Running Head: U.S AND LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS U.S and Latin American Relations [Author’s Name] [Institution’s Name] U.S and Latin American Relations The United States has a long history of involvement in and with Latin America. The relationship has varied from intense adulation to benign neglect--as dictated by US interests. Although at present the US has its attention focused elsewhere in the world‚ events and issues in Latin America remain a matter of ongoing concern. Relations of the
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learnt that I had a family connection with my Great Uncle dying up on Mount Bogong in 1943. I thought it would be good to visit three main spots‚ Mitchell Hut (very close to where Martie Buckland died)‚ the summit (highest point in Victoria) and the Gadsden Memorial (where my great uncle is memorialised). At first I thought that my uncle David (mentor) and my two cousins Andrew and Michelle and I should go‚ that didn’t work out as Andrew and Michelle weren’t that interested in coming. I then moved on
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• Historical Perspective There are many historical Perspectives (views and opinions) to consider when looking at history‚ such as‚ age‚ class and social status‚ literacy‚ race‚ sex and gender‚ birth place‚ whether their geography is rural or urban‚ media‚ housing and household makeup‚ movement (ie. travel or not)‚ degree of independence‚ type of work performed‚ the daily life and activities‚ religion and spirituality • Social History Social history is the Study of ordinary people in their everyday
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US History and Gov Thematic Essay Review 1) Amendment Essay: Impact of Amendments (government action‚ events etc.) Need historical background and impact. of 2 15th Amendment: 1869 Historical Background—Reconstruction Era‚ post-civil war • “Radical” Republican phase of reconstruction—Republican congress sought to secure ex-slaves rights w/variety of institutions: Freedman’s Bureau and using martial law. • 15th amendment was a final guarantee of blacks right to vote
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