ESSAY PROMPTS (1) In what ways did the development in transportation bring about economic and social change in the United States in the period 1820-1860? During the periods of 1826 through 1860‚ United States saw a dramatic economic and social change due to the development in transportation such as the railroad and the steamship. A major difference that caused a change in transportation was the railroad. The transcontinental railroad wasn’t completed until 1869‚ but it was expanding exponentially
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DBQ QUESTIONS Writing the DBQ Civil War Assess the following quote: “Ultimately‚ the Civil War reduced sectional antagonism and made the United States truly ‘one nation.’” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Constitution Using information from the evidence below as well as your knowledge of the period‚ discuss the development of the United States Constitution as a document
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Andrew Jackson Prior to winning the presidential election in 1828‚ Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams shared deep hatred for each other. When Jackson won the presidential election‚ his popularity created the age of Jacksonian democracy. It replaced the Jeffersonian democracy‚ where Jefferson had created a nation governed by middle and upper-class educated property holders. Jackson was a symbol of an age because he represented the common man‚ was a beloved hero and was a leader who shared similar
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they should remain loyal o Portuguese royals moved to Brazil o Mexico – peasant rebellion in 1810 led by Father Miguel de Hidalgo‚ but conservative (RICH) landlords suppressed them o South American revolts were led by Simon Bolivar and San Martin –– 1824 Spanish armies defeated o As a result of the Latin American revolutions‚ most Spanish whites returned to Spain while Creoles (Spanish born in the Americas – still wealthy‚ but were treated poorly compared to Native Spanish) maintained
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President Andrew Jackson; A Fallicy President Andrew Jackson was one of the better embodiments of the “American Dream.” His humble beginnings made him a common man‚ while his vast intellect and determination made him successful. Throughout his presidency‚ Andrew Jackson was praised for acting on the behalf of the ordinary Americans. Yet‚ his personal motivations and interests that influenced his actions were often contradictory. Jackson’s first term was distinguished by private opinions altering
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Reformers of Seneca Falls Respond to the Market Revolution a. 1848- Charlotte Woodward persuaded six of her friends to travel to Seneca Falls to attend a “convention to discuss the social‚ civil‚ and religious condition and rights of women.” b. Surprisingly‚ almost 300 people (men and women) attended the 2 day meeting c. Declaration of Sentiments- The resolutions passed at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 calling for full female equality‚ including the right to vote.
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990 DBQ Jackson’s followers were common men who believed in the rights for the lower and working classes‚ strict interpretation of the constitution‚and democracy instead of a republic. Many of his followers were inspired when Jackson rose from little education and social opportunity and took President‚ and they knew he would protect their rights and fight for the “Common man ‚” instead of the elite. Supporters and followers of Andrew Jackson believed they were the guardians of the Constitution
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Remini "Andrew Jackson and the Course of American Freedom: 1822-1832" Vol. 2‚ Harper & Row‚ 1981 Ronald N. Satz‚ "American Indian Policy in the Jacksonian Era"‚ University of Nebraska Press‚ 1975 James R. Sharp‚ "The Jacksonians versus the Banks: Politics in the States after the Panic of 1837" Columbia University Press 1970 Marvin Meyers‚ "The Jacksonian Persuasion: Politics and Belief"‚ Stanford University Press ‚ 1957 Maldwyn A.Jones‚ "The Limits of Liberty - American History 1607-1992" 2nd Edition
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“If he had been able to liquidate his $100 million estate to American purchasers at full market value‚ he would have received about $1 out of every $9 in existence.” (569) Cornelius Vanderbilt lived an “epic life” by fighting through unthinkable adversity to rise from basically rags to unimaginable riches. In the First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt‚ by T.J. Stiles‚ Cornelius Vanderbilt’s attitude towards competitiveness in the American business enterprise slowly transformed in the
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and had lived in the world that use conscience as their motivator for their decisions. This leads to smart and thought through decisions which lead to very beneficial outcomes. As seen through the examples of “The Iliad”‚ the historical event of Jacksonian Bank Wars of the late 1830s‚ and modern day famous people like Bill and Melinda Gates it’s clear that conscience and fame‚ money‚ and power are potent motivators for decision making. The love of money‚ goes the old adage‚ is the root of all evil
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