US Civil War and the Abolitionists
1. Explain five causes of the Civil War (not slavery) 2. Explain two reasons why the abolitionists were justified in freeing the slaves (do not say to free the slaves) 3. Explain two reasons why the abolitionists were NOT justified in free slaves. 4. Explain three reasons why the Civil War lasted so long. 5. Explain ...continues
US civil war and Reconstruction
1. Explain five consequences of the Civil War (do NOT use slavery as ended, think of long term consequences). 2. Explain three reasons why the Reconstruction might be considered a failure. 3. Explain three reasons why Reconstruction might be considered a success. 4. List by number and explain three constitutional Amendm ...continues
What was really at stake in the debate between the federalists and anti-federalists? Did the federalists win primarily because of their superior political skills or because they had a clearer view of the meaning of the A revolution and the future of the United States
A sketch of the colorful personality of General Thomas Jonathan Jackson, CSA: "Stonewall".
The Great Depression and Economic Theory
How did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 effect worldwide trade relations? According to Economic Theory, what caused the economy collapse of 1929? (include both United States as well as Europeon countries in your discussion)
Americas native populations before contact
Where did the American Inidans come from? How many were there before contact? How and where did they live? What lasting contributions did they provide the world?
When was contact made with American Indians and what happend to them afterward?
When was contact made and what happened to the Native peoples, their traditions, and their cultures? What are their circumstances today?
What drove exploration of the new world? How did that relate to treatment of native peoples?
What events in the Old World precipitated the drive to cross the Atlantic? Once in the New World, how did most Europeans behave? How did they generally perceive the peoples and resources they found? Were there any exceptions to these norms? Were there any Europeans who treated the Native Americans fairly? How does America's domi ...continues
religious persecution and the founding of the United States
How did religious persecution in Europe influence colonial attitudes and governments in North America?
Relation of the Seven Year's War to American Revolution
How did Britain's treatment of its North American colonies evolve from the Seven Years' War to the American Revolution?
