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American History Homework Thirteen Answers - Student Eleven

2008-12-17T22:16:00Z

ChristinaF: New page: 1. What is your favorite period of time in American history, and why? I like the 20's and the Great Depression. Our country did a great deal of cultural and economical change during this ...

1. What is your favorite period of time in American history, and why?

I like the 20's and the Great Depression. Our country did a great deal of cultural and economical change during this time that caused it to grow as a nation.

2. Contrast President Ronald Reagan with President Bill Clinton.

Contrast seems to be the only thing you CAN do with these polar opposites. Reagen possessed some semblance of moral characters and had decent politics, while Clinton let everything go wrong. Many of his choice are responsible for the recession we are in now.

3. What would you say is the most important trend or trends guiding American history?

Money has been controlling this country since the beginning--what currency to use? Inflation, many other problems concerning money have contributed to the economic history of the US.

4. What is the most important threat to the future of America? Cite history to support your view.

The biggest threat to the US is itself. As we've seen from the Great Depression, love of money can bring a whole country down--we are seeing mistakes from them being repeated even today.

5. Do you see a connection between culture and success for a nation? Give an example from history (e.g., period of time) to support your view.

Culture does affect the success for a nation, in a way. During the 20's, there was a cultural boom; it seemed that the country was heading for good, and it was for a while, but then the Great Depression struck and culture didn't matter so much anymore.

6. Describe two of the greatest achievements of Ronald Reagan.

One of Reagan's accomplishments were the Star Wars--ways of shooting down missiles before they hit their target; and also, he is credited with ending communism in East Europe and the Soviet Union.

7. Explain during which century you think this map was drawn, and comment how America's achievements may have met or exceeded the expectations of the cartographer or other people of his time.

This map seems to have been written in the early 1300's or so. The cartographer view America as small and insignificant compared to the other countries around it. If only he could've seen what it really looked like!

H1. Using American history as your guide, predict what will happen in the first two years of the Obama Administration.

It doesn't seem quite right to predict what will happen during the Obama Administration only based on him, but at the rate the economic situation is moving, the recession will get worse before it gets any better.

H2. Write about any issue, debate, or mystery related to the lecture or its time period.

Debate: Do you think Congress should pass treaties as ordinary laws when unable to obtain the 2/3rd vote required under the Constitution to ratify a treaty?

No. If the ordinary 2/3rd vote is not met, the law should not be passed.

H3. "Free trade": good or bad? Your view please, while mentioning NAFTA and WTO.

Free trade as promoted by NAFTA is not a very good idea. Things which are legal in other countries but illegal in the US will be able to freely pass into our country.

American History Homework Twelve Answers - Student Eleven

2008-12-11T16:04:07Z

ChristinaF: New page: 1. Who were the main protagonists in the "Cold War", and what was the period of this "war"? There really were no 'protagonists' or 'antagonists' in the Cold War, because in the US's eyes,...

1. Who were the main protagonists in the "Cold War", and what was the period of this "war"?

There really were no 'protagonists' or 'antagonists' in the Cold War, because in the US's eyes, they were right, and the USSR was wrong. Conversely, the USSR thought that THEY were right. The Cold war lasted from 1945 to 1991.

2. Identify the two wars that caused over 50,000 American deaths which occurred between 1945 and 1980, and briefly state your view of the American role in those wars. Do you agree with our acceptance of the outcomes?

The United States' role in the Korean war was justified and good, I believe. We were protecting a weaker country from being taken over. The Vietnam was somewhat the same. South Vietnam was being taken over by communism coming from North Vietnam, which was backed by China and the Soviet Union. The outcome of the Vietnam war wasn't as good as the Korean. We lost to communism.
I believe the Korean War was fought much better than Vietnam, which turned out to be a failure.

3. Pick an aspect of the Civil Rights Movement that impressed you most, and explain why.

Rosa Parks sitting at the front of the bus instead of at the back. It was very brave of her to not give up her seat for a white person, and she paved the way to clearing away segregation on buses, and many other things.

4. President Lyndon Johnson is known best for two things. Pick one and explain why, providing a specific example to support your answer.

President Johnson was responsible for virtually starting the Korean War by making up a large conflict in Vietnam to increase his support in the US.

5. What do you like best about the 80th Congress? Explain.

I liked that the 80th Congress passed the 22nd amendment, so that no president could have power too long, and never become like a king or a dictator over our free country.

6. Who do you think was the most important person between 1945 and 1980 in American history, and why?

I believe that Martin Luther King was the most important person of that time period in history. He made way for blacks everywhere to be treated equally with whites, and have the same rights and not be excluded from public activities. Although there is still racism going on today, King made such a difference to earn respect for blacks.

7. Throughout the 1960s, what was the name used to describe the people in charge of the building pictured here, and describe their approach or ideology, mentioning at least one issue as an example.

The Warren Court operated this building, and they were activist, favoring federal power, rather than state power. It made the Federal Bill of Rights apply to the states. The Warren court also banned prayer in schools and made pornography legal by calling it 'free speech.'

[edit] Honors (pick 3 out of 5)

H1. What is your view of whether Muhammad Ali was entitled to a conscientious objection based on Islam?

It is fair that Muhammad Ali resisted the draft based on religious reasons, just that it is the same for a parent to not let their child be vaccinated with vaccines that use aborted fetus cells, also based on religious reasons.

H3. Your view of the ERA, please.

The ERA would be horrible if it were ever passed, because it would make homosexual marriages and relations legal, because it would be 'discriminatory of sex' to say that it were illegal. Also, it would change things like public bathrooms, and make it legal for women to not wear shirts!

H5. General MacArthur's Inchon Landing: unconventional but logical thinking by a homeschooler that you've seen before? Discuss in any way you like.

MacArthur's plan of action was genius, even if it was unorthodox. Although it probably wasn't entirely because he was homeschooled (there have been homeschooled presidents who did not do a very good job...), it was still a very amazing, logical thinking process that brought forth his idea that saved South Korea.

American History Homework Eleven Answers - Student Nine

2008-12-03T22:14:37Z

ChristinaF: New page: 1. This course is mostly over. Can you now identify a value in learning history? Knowing your history helps because you are able to pick out certain events today that are the same as what...

1. This course is mostly over. Can you now identify a value in learning history?

Knowing your history helps because you are able to pick out certain events today that are the same as what happened many years ago, and predict changes in the economy, such as the current recession.

2. Was the United States right to enter World War II, and should we have entered sooner or later?

Yes it was right for the US to enter the war. It was directly affected by it, so sooner or later something needed to be done.

3. Which of the approaches in American history towards immigration do you like best, and why?

At first, in the 1850s, immigration was encouraged, and that was a good thing, because it helped build up our country and make it what it was. Later on, though, it needed to be restricted because too many people were crossing the border, and today, taking advantage of our benefits without being real citizens. So now, restriction on immigration would be better.

4. Pick out something from the "Roaring Twenties" and describe what you like about it.

I like how women were encouraged to be more outgoing, not that I agree with dressing immodestly, drinking, and drug use, but it changed the view of women as simply something pretty to be seen, as to an independent person.

5. What is your view of the New Deal, and what might you have done differently in response to the Great Depression?

FDR's New Deal was a little over the top, and there really wasn't much that could have been done during the Great Depression except stop printing money and wait for the economy to recover.

6. Do you think we should have dropped the atomic bombs on Japan? Explain.

Yes, I think bombs should have been dropped on Japan, but the US picked bad places, full of civilians, when they should have dropped the bombs on military bases.

7. Please interpret and explain the cartoon, including an estimate of its date. (It was published by a paper in New Jersey years ago.)

The artist of the cartoon, probably a Republican (because he sees Roosevelt's power as being 'dictatorial'), depicts Democrats winning much power in the House and Senate, and Roosevelt's victory, and his New Deal. Teddy Roosevelt comments on how his power seemed so small compared to Franklin Roosevelt's. It is somewhat humorous that both Roosevelts are featured in the cartoon. The date of this cartoon was probably around 1932.

H1. Throughout American history, has the president has been becoming more and more of a "leader" or a "follower"? In other words, is the trend towards more of a leadership position for that office, or less of one? Explain.

It seems as though the President has become a follower, following the trends of the people, and the wants of the country, but still, retaining his power as a leader, and dropping in his own ideas.

H3. Discuss any issue, mystery or debate topic from the lecture or time period 1920-1946.

Debate: Do you think we are entering another depression now?

As was announced on the news a few days ago, we are officially in a recession. It seems as if this recession has been happening for a while, and why it took so long to 'officially' realize it is beyond me. We may enter another depression if inflation increases anymore.

H4. Your view of the United Nations, please?

The United Nations seems like a good idea, but it's just another step towards One World Government, which will NEVER be a good thing.

American History Homework Ten Answers - Student Two

2008-11-19T18:56:21Z

ChristinaF: New page: 1. How could you have prepared better for the midterm exam, and which part of American history do you think you could improve most for next time? I could have improved by spreading out my...

1. How could you have prepared better for the midterm exam, and which part of American history do you think you could improve most for next time?

I could have improved by spreading out my study time over a longer period instead of cramming just in the week before. The part of American history I could have improved on most was memorizing the presidents.

2. Which is your favorite question on the midterm exam that you missed, and what do you like about the question or subject matter?

#8. Harriet Beach(er) Stowe is credited with which of the following.
I answered with a.) inventing the cotton gin. What possessed me to circle this answer is beyond me, so it made me laugh when I saw it corrected. Also, I liked the typo in the question.

3. Comment on any aspect of the Scopes Trial or the issues leading up to it, and/or can you compare it to any other influential trial in American history?

It was very interesting that Darrow asked the jury to find his client guilty. Roe vs. Wade is similar to this case, as it also dealt with the development of a person.

4. Do you think the United States should have entered World War I, and why?

Yes. The US was directly affected by the matters at hand, because Germans were sinking ships that had Americans on them.

5. Your view of Teddy Roosevelt, please.

Roosevelt was a very good president considering his being thrust into office after President McKinley was assassinated. He had new ideas, and made good decisions.

6. Pick one of the Constitutional Amendments 16 through 19, and express your understanding and view of it.

The Nineteenth Amendment states that no one should be denied the right to vote based on their sex. Thus, women were allowed to vote.

7. Explain the cartoon.

The cartoon shows an enlarged Teddy Roosevelt with angel's wings holding the ears of Japan and Russia, depicting how he ended the Russo-Japanese War, thus earning a Nobel Prize. The cartoon was published in 1905.

Honors (pick 3 out of 5)

H2. What is your view of the limitations on free speech during World War I?

The point of limiting free speech was to keep people from being discouraged out of buying war bonds--the effect was good, but the means were off. No one should be denied free speech.

H3. Write on any debate topic or issue in the lecture.

Debate: Was it discriminatory not to include girls and women in this draft?

No. At that time, only men were looked at as being capable of being soldiers. Women were keepers of house and children. Times have changed, though, and if the draft were ever reinstated, it would probably include women as well.

H4. Please provide your analysis of the midterm exam, in any way. Were the questions challenging? Did it cover the periods and subject matter appropriately? Did you learn from it overall?

The midterm was very challenging and educating. I learned from what I got wrong, and also how to eliminate answers I KNEW were wrong to narrow down the choices, so to have better odds of getting the answer right.

American History Homework Nine Answers - Student Two

2008-11-13T04:04:23Z

ChristinaF: New page: 1. In your opinion, the 2008 election that concluded on Tuesday is most similar to which election in history, and why? The 2008 election was similar to that of 1828, with Andrew Jackson. B...

1. In your opinion, the 2008 election that concluded on Tuesday is most similar to which election in history, and why?
The 2008 election was similar to that of 1828, with Andrew Jackson. Both Jackson and Obama were different than the ones before them, and offered a 'change' that the people felt like they needed--almost refreshment.

2. Imperialism: a good or bad thing?
Imperialism is a good thing. The larger country helps the smaller get on its feet, and receives benefits in the process.

3. Your thoughts on the progressive movement, please.
The progressive movement seems to be a good idea, in theory, but most candidates don't actually plan on accomplishing what they say to do. It's hard to specify what a 'better government' is. Who says what one person does WILL be better?

4. Please explain the cartoon in the Minnesota Tribune, having the caption at top, "WHAT WILL HE DO!" and the caption at the bottom, "The eyes of the world are upon him." Include your description of the point of view of the cartoonist.
This cartoon was published in 1898 and symbolized President Woodrow Wilson, and and the child next to him representing the Philippines. Woodrow Wilson had the option of throwing the child (Philippines) off the cliff to death, or not, and the entire world was watching his decision.
[edit] Honors (pick 2 out of 3)

H1. Do you agree with how the United States finally ended the fighting in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War?
The way the US ended the Spanish American War wasn't necessarily wrong, but there were possibly selfish motives in buying Cuba: namely for sugar, and other such products. But the Cubans weren't hurt by the decision.

H2. How do you think the role of newspapers in the recent election compares with the "yellow journalism" of the 1890s?
There was very much yellow journalism going on during the 2008 election. Newspapers and polls everywhere built up the hype of having Obama as president: someone different, a change.

American History Homework Seven Answers - Student 21

2008-10-29T18:28:57Z

ChristinaF: Homework Seven Answers - Complete

1. What was the "Gilded Age"?

The Gilded Age refers to the period of time towards the end of the 1800s, because on the outside, everything appears to be good, but underneath, things are cheap and fake. Mark twain first invented the term 'Gilded Age.'

2. What do you like about Thomas Edison, and do you think homeschooling him created enormous wealth?

I greatly admire Edison's curiosity, which bred many of the inventions we take for granted today. The commitment of his mother to teaching him at home after his teacher deemed him hopeless and stupid obviously led to his intelligence.

3. How do you think the frontier might have affected the views of Americans?

Having something unknown and open to all must have been very encouraging to Americans.

4. What do you think is special about the United States that has made it the world leader in inventions?

Everything about American was new, down to the very way they worked their government, and their religious freedoms. Americans were encouraged to create new things since they were already surrounded by them.

5. How influential do you think political cartoons really are? Give an example or two.

Political opinions shape the views of the public. If one reads a cartoon that displays a certain opinion well, they come to accept that opinion. For instance, if one were to draw up a cartoon that showed Senator Obama sitting in the White House, many Republicans might be discouraged, and not vote at all, because it seems as if Obama has already one the election.

6. Other than Thomas Edison, who do you think was the most influential person between 1877 and 1896?

John D. Rockefeller was the most influential person between 1877 and 1896. He created one of the largest monopolies before the Sherman Antitrust Act prohibited him to continue in the oil business. America's 'gross domestic product' increasedm a product of the economic boom that followed Rockefeller's success.

7. Please interpret the above cartoon, with special emphasis on explaining the images used and including a description of the point of view of the cartoonist.

The artist of the cartoon seems to support bimetallism. During the Grand Administration, debts were payable in gold, and paper money could be traded in for a certain amount of gold. There was no inflation because the government could not keep printing money--there was only so much gold. Later in the eighteenth century, after 1878, many wanted to go back to Alexander Hamilton's 'bimentallism,' under which debts could be paid with TWO metals (gold and silver), instead of just gold.

American History Homework Six Answers - Student Two

2008-10-22T00:50:34Z

ChristinaF: American History Homework Six Answers - ChristinaF

1. Was the main goal of the newly elected President Lincoln to end slavery, or save the Union?

President Lincoln mainly wanted to save the Union.

2. Explain the purposes of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution.

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, the 14th gave all races equal rights, and the 15th gave all races the right to vote.

3. Who was your favorite military figure from the Civil War, and why?

McClellan was my favorite, simply for his laziness to use the army.

4. How would you have handled Reconstruction differently?

I probably would not have done things much differently.

5. Abraham Lincoln was homeschooled. Do you see any characteristics in him that might have reflected his homeschooling, such as his independent thinking?

Lincoln had a mind of his own, not just repeating learned behavior taught to him. He was different than the norm.

6. Please interpret the cartoon about the dream to the right. Its title is "Abraham's dream!--'Coming events cast their shadows before.'" Lincoln is fleeing to left while wearing a Scotsman's plaid cap and a cape. He declares, "This don't remind me of any joke!!"

This cartoon depicts Columbia chasing Lincoln from the White House. In essence, America wanting him out of office.

7. Please interpret the cartoon with Columbia below. The caption is, "The Chinese Question." Columbia says, "Hands off, gentlemen. America means fair play for all men."

During the Civil War (March, 1863) the government of the union instituted a nation draft, the first one in American history, that warned working-class whites, the urban Irish particularly, that it would make them fight in the war to free slaves, who in turn would move to the north and take the whites' jobs and marry their daughters. In the Summer of 1863, anti-war riots broke out all over the North, the most serious one taking place in New York City. Mobs destroyed large sections of the cities, demolished draft offices, and lynched blacks, for four days. The Colored Orphan Asylum was the biggest tartet for the rioters. The artist of this cartoon was Thomas Nast, (Harper's Weekly cartoonist) and he associated the Colored Orphan Asylum's being burnt to the ground with the Democratic Party and the Irish Americans.

American History Homework Five Answers - Student Eleven

2008-10-16T01:54:34Z

ChristinaF: New page: Christina F 1. Imagine that someone by the name of Joe Biden lived in 1858. Imagine also that he belonged to the "Know Nothing Party." The following would be true about Mr. Biden EXCEPT: ...

Christina F

1. Imagine that someone by the name of Joe Biden lived in 1858. Imagine also that he belonged to the "Know Nothing Party." The following would be true about Mr. Biden EXCEPT:

(b) He welcomed immigrants into the United States.

2. Identify at least two key positions of the Whig Party.

They were anti-slavery.
They did not want to annex Texas.

3. What caused and what ended the Mexican War?

The Mexican War started when the Americans claimed that Mexicans shed American blood on American soil, thus 'striking first.' So technically, the Mexicans taking the offensive started it, although they were provoked by the Americans standing along the Rio Grande, which the Mexicans had claimed was THEIR territory.

Nicholas Trist signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on Feb 2, 1848, ending the Mexican War. The treaty gave Texas to the United States, and established the Mexico-Texas border as the Rio Grande, also adding California, Utah, and Nevada to the U.S., along with parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

4. Who do you think was the most important person in the period 1840-1860, and why?

Harriet Beacher Stowe was the most important person between the years of 1840-60, because her book ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' brought to life the hardship of the life of a slave, while most people had been ignorant of it until then.

5. Explain what "Bleeding Kansas" was.

"Bleeding Kansas" was the term used to describe the large amount of bloodshed that went on in Kansas when a civil war broke out between pro- and anti-slave groups.

6. Explain the cartoon, and what you think the cartoonist's view was. The woman's quote begins, "You have been a bad boy, Steve, ever since you had anything to do with that Nebraska Bill ...."

The cartoon shows Columbia spanking Stephen Douglas, with Uncle Sam watching, obviously approving, showing that the artist was not happy Douglas, or the Nebraska Bill.

7. Do you think it was possible to avoid the Civil War? Explain.

No. Even if it had been avoided at that particular time in history, eventually the North and South would have fought. They had many disagreements, such as slavery and tariffs.

[edit] Honors Questions

These questions require answers that are a bit longer than the answers above. Answer three out of the following questions (in addition to the questions above):

H1. Discuss any of the debate issues or mysteries relating to 1840-1860.

Do you think the South could have won the Civil War, or at least fought off the North enough to secede?

It might have been possible for the South to fight enough to secede, but not quite to win entirely. For a nation growing as large as the U.S., it is improbable that even at that time, such a big chunk of it would be lost.

H2. Explain the Compromise of 1850.

The Compromise of 1850 enacted the following things as separate laws.

* admitted California as a free state
* the South had the right to bring slaves into the Southwest territories
* slave trade was abolished in D.C., but slavery was not
* enacted tougher federal fugitive slave laws and strictly enforced them (Clay pushed this through the Senate)
* Texas received $10M to pay off its debt in return for accepting a narrower western boundary and give up claims to New Mexico and territory that became other states

H4. Do you think John Brown helped his cause?

No. He made the anti-slavery activists look like violent people.

American History Homework Four Answers - Student Six

2008-10-09T01:39:37Z

ChristinaF:

'''1. What was the "Revolution of 1800"?'''

The Revolution of 1800 was actually the presidential election held that year. That election was the first peaceful chance in power due to an election in history. The Democratic-Republican party, which was a group that was not in power, defeated the Federalist party, which held the power at that time. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, the candidates for the Democratic-Republican party, defeated Federalist candidate John Adams.

'''2. If you were the president, would you have approved the Louisiana Purchase? Explain.'''

The idea of Jefferson going back on his own principles may seem unattractive to the hearer, but when the benefits of what the Louisiana purchase did for the United States as a whole, it was obvious that the decision was a good one. If I had been in the position at the time, I may not have had the foresight Jefferson possessed to see the perks of the purchase, so in answer, no, I would not have approved.

'''3. Identify a cause of the War of 1812.'''

One of the main causes of the War of 1812 was that the British took over American ships, causing injuries to American seamen.

'''4. Describe what you like most about the Monroe Administration.'''

Monroe became popular with beliefs (anti-Federalism) that were rather contrary to the current ideas (Federalism).

'''5. Explain what is meant by "Jacksonian Democracy."'''

Jackson became a triumph of democracy, the title one by his landslide victory in the 1828 presidential election. That triumph is referred to now as the "Jacksonian Democracy" because the upper class hated him, he being a low-class person himself, just as much as the lower and middle class loved him for the same reasons.

'''6. Explain what the Marshall Court is known for.'''

The Marshall Court is known for challenges of laws by the people, or certain people groups.

'''7. Identify the figures in the cartoon, provide an approximate date, and describe the likely viewpoint of the cartoonist:'''

The date for this cartoon would probably be somewhere around 1813, because it seems to be drawn in reference to the Treaty of Ghent. John Bull stands for England, Mr. Bruin for Russia (the Czar), and Columbia for America, because she is holding an American Flag. William Charles, the cartoonist/artist, was biased towards American, and thought the English should ask US for mercy, since the Bull looks stupid. Media bias is obviously evident.

'''H1. Jefferson seems to receive better treatment by historians than he deserves. Why?'''

History books tend to be bias to Jefferson, making the First Barbary War, which was a complete failure financially, into something of a victory, when all it really did was inspire the opening lyric in the hymn of the Marines - "From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli."

'''H2. Explain the impact of the War of 1812 on the Federalist Party.'''

The Federalist Party was effectively ended after the War of 1812, because many Federalists gathered at the Hartford Convention in 1814m drawing up plans to leave the United states, because they were friends of the English, but at the same time, the United States signed a peace treaty with England, making the Federalists look like idiotic traitors. The Federalists were never again involved in American politics.

'''H4. How did the North and South feel about tariffs, and why?'''

The didn't want any new states to be created, because it would disturb the even numbers of the pro- and anti-slave states, giving one or the other more power.

American History Homework Four Answers - Student Six

2008-10-09T01:39:18Z

ChristinaF: New page: '''1. What was the "Revolution of 1800"?''' The Revolution of 1800 was actually the presidential election held that year. That election was the first peaceful chance in power due to an el...

'''1. What was the "Revolution of 1800"?'''

The Revolution of 1800 was actually the presidential election held that year. That election was the first peaceful chance in power due to an election in history. The Democratic-Republican party, which was a group that was not in power, defeated the Federalist party, which held the power at that time. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, the candidates for the Democratic-Republican party, defeated Federalist candidate John Adams.

'''2. If you were the president, would you have approved the Louisiana Purchase? Explain.'''

The idea of Jefferson going back on his own principles may seem unattractive to the hearer, but when the benefits of what the Louisiana purchase did for the United States as a whole, it was obvious that the decision was a good one. If I had been in the position at the time, I may not have had the foresight Jefferson possessed to see the perks of the purchase, so in answer, no, I would not have approved.

'''3. Identify a cause of the War of 1812.'''

One of the main causes of the War of 1812 was that the British took over American ships, causing injuries to American seamen.

'''4. Describe what you like most about the Monroe Administration.'''

Monroe became popular with beliefs (anti-Federalism) that were rather contrary to the current ideas (Federalism).

'''5. Explain what is meant by "Jacksonian Democracy."'''

Jackson became a triumph of democracy, the title one by his landslide victory in the 1828 presidential election. That triumph is referred to now as the "Jacksonian Democracy" because the upper class hated him, he being a low-class person himself, just as much as the lower and middle class loved him for the same reasons.

'''6. Explain what the Marshall Court is known for.'''

The Marshall Court is known for challenges of laws by the people, or certain people groups.

'''7. Identify the figures in the cartoon, provide an approximate date, and describe the likely viewpoint of the cartoonist:'''

The date for this cartoon would probably be somewhere around 1813, because it seems to be drawn in reference to the Treaty of Ghent. John Bull stands for England, Mr. Bruin for Russia (the Czar), and Columbia for America, because she is holding an American Flag. William Charles, the cartoonist/artist, was biased towards American, and thought the English should ask US for mercy, since the Bull looks stupid. Media bias is obviously evident.

H1. Jefferson seems to receive better treatment by historians than he deserves. Why?

History books tend to be bias to Jefferson, making the First Barbary War, which was a complete failure financially, into something of a victory, when all it really did was inspire the opening lyric in the hymn of the Marines - "From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli."

'''H2. Explain the impact of the War of 1812 on the Federalist Party.'''

The Federalist Party was effectively ended after the War of 1812, because many Federalists gathered at the Hartford Convention in 1814m drawing up plans to leave the United states, because they were friends of the English, but at the same time, the United States signed a peace treaty with England, making the Federalists look like idiotic traitors. The Federalists were never again involved in American politics.

'''H4. How did the North and South feel about tariffs, and why?'''

The didn't want any new states to be created, because it would disturb the even numbers of the pro- and anti-slave states, giving one or the other more power.

American History Homework Three Answers - Student Five

2008-10-01T21:04:52Z

ChristinaF: New page: Homework Three Answers 1. a. They let the states have most of the power, while the national government was very weak. b. Nine out of thirteen states had to agree for a new law to be p...

Homework Three Answers

1. a. They let the states have most of the power, while the national government was very weak.
b. Nine out of thirteen states had to agree for a new law to be passed, and approval from all states was required to amend articles.

2. a. Article I establishes Congress, and the Legislative Branch.
b. Article II establishes the Executive Branch.
c. Article III establishes the Judiciary Branch, the Supreme Court.

3. George Washington did not stand for any rubbish.

4. Eli Whitney's cotton gin. It maximized production of cotton, making the South the prime producer of cotton.

5. Shay's Rebellion, as the artist depicts Massachusetts falling and burning.

6. It described how a new state should be created, and told other countries that the United States had claimed the Nothern Territory.

7. He followed George Washington, a difficult thing to live up to, and had no respect from other countries.

American History Homework Two Answers - Student Four

2008-09-17T00:56:23Z

ChristinaF:

ChristinaF

Homework Two Answers

1. What do you think were the three most important causes of the American Revolution.
a. Colonists accepted John Locke's philosophy of natural rights and a social contract, which conflicted with rule by a monarchy.
b. Legally, colonies disagreed with "virtual representation."
c. British burdens hurt nearly all Colonists in all walks of life.

2. Who used the phrase "taxation without representation," and why?
Patrick Henry used the phrase 'taxation without representation' because the colonies were being taxed by England, without a representative who was directly affected by those taxes.

3. What was the Boston Tea Party?
Samuel Adams led a group of colonists, all dressed up as Indians, into the Boston harbor, where they dumped all the tea into the water.

4. Do you blame anyone for the Salem Witch Trials? Explain.
The Salem Witch Trials seemed to be a ridiculous conflict started by either liars, attention seekers, or the mentally ill, and the legal system there was used the wrong way, thus resulting in the execution of many people who were so obviously not real witches.

5. True or false: colonies having more religious freedom had less conflict with the King. Explain your answer.
True. Because the colonists were so afraid of England taking over them and redesigning their religious system, they fought harder.

6. Briefly discuss (in a few sentences) any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture, or mysteries (see H3 below for the link).
Should England have been able to impose direct taxes on the colonies?
No. The colonies had no direct representation in England, and weren't very connected to England by very much besides trade. They didn't have any say in legal matters in England.

7. Explain the meaning of the political cartoon on the right. As with all cartoons, pay particular attention to all of its details. Provide a rough estimate for its date.
The meaning of the cartoon is that the colonies had to join together as one body, or be picked apart one by one. But aside from the meaning of the cartoon, I find it humorous, that if the snake is already cut apart into that many pieces, it is already dead.

H2. Explain how Britain taxed the colonies, and whether you think it was right for Britain to do so.
Britain taxed the colonies at their weakest points (after the war) and took much from the colonies by placing tax on things like sugar and tea, just so that they could make more money. It was wrong for Britain to demand money from the poor colonies for small things, in order to gain more revenue.

H4. Identify key differences between colonial America and England in their cultures, their laws, their economy, or anything else.
The Americans were given the privilege of 'freedom of the press,' something that, to this day, the English do not have.

H5. Discuss any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture.
Does the legal system or the Puritans -- or neither -- deserve blame for the Salem Witch Trials?
Neither. I think the Witch Trials were simply products of foolish, superstitious individuals.

American History Homework Two Answers - Student Four

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ChristinaF: Homework Two Answers

American History Homework One Answers - Student Eleven

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ChristinaF: Homework One Answers

Christina F (Finished)

1. Spanish, English, French

2. His determination.

3. Many were unwilling to work for their living.

4. Religious freedom. The Pilgrims wanted freedom from the Church of England, while the Puritans wanted to purify the church, without actually leaving it.

5. He was the first to promote religious freedom. Anyone of any religion was welcome.

6. Joint stock colony (Virginia), Charter colony (Rhode Island), Propriety colony (New York), Royal colony (Virginia).

7. I feel that the Puritans were wrong in their methods of ridding their settlement of those who didn't agree with their religion. Murder is never acceptable, even if it is for so-called "religious reasons."

H3. The American Indians could've come from anywhere, when the world was supposedly one continent, and then after it split, they moved on to America, separated from the rest of the world.

H4. Mercantilism is a process by which a nation makes money by selling more things than they buy, thus accumulating extra wealth. It's an interesting concept, selfish maybe, but can still be effective.

H5. I feel that the Puritans were wrong in their methods of ridding their settlement of those who didn't agree with their religion. Murder is never acceptable, even if it is for so-called "religious reasons."