History of the Americas Questions
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Why was the development of agriculture in the southwestern region in North America important?
Encouraged states to use the sale of federal land grants to found and maintain agricultural and technical colleges, which became centers of research and innovation.
Roger Williams defended liberty of conscience on the grounds that (A) all religions were equal in the eyes of the Creator (B) the institutions of political democracy would be jeopardized without it (C) Puritan ideas about sin and salvation were outmoded (D) theological truths would emerge from the clash of ideas (E) the state should not interfere in church matters
Right to be informed of the specific charges against you before being held in prison, which was controversially suspended by President Lincoln during the Civil War.
Why did the Anasazi build pueblos in the sides of cliffs?
Which of the following describes the status of White women in the British North American colonies? (A) They were allowed to be ordained as ministers. (B) They were considered politically and socially equal to their husbands. (C) They were eligible to work as teachers in public schools. (D) They were eligible to run for political office. (E) They were restricted in holding property and making legal contracts after marriage.
In which region did Native Americans live in small family groups that moved often in search of food?
What two groups living in Subarctic region of North America used dog sleds and kayaks fro transportation?
Laws passed by Congress during the Civil War that allowed the Union military to seize enemy property and free any people enslaved by individuals currently rebelling.
President Lincoln's Executive Order issued after the Union victory at Antietam that decreed all slaves in currently rebelling states were now free and made the war about ending slavery.
Landmark SCOTUS case after the Civil War, which ruled the application of military tribunals to citizens when civilian courts are still operating is unconstitutional.
Authorized the building of a transcontinental railroad over a northern route in order to link the western and eastern states and economies together.
Promoted settlement of the Great Plains by offering parcels of 160 acres of public land for free to any person who moved onto the land and farmed it for at least five years.
During the middle ages who farmed on manors?
Raised tariff rates to increase revenue and protect American manufacturers during the Civil War.
Paper currency issued by the U.S. Treasury to help pay for the war effort, however, they were not backed by gold and contributed to massive inflation during the Civil War.
Famous speech given by President Lincoln to honor Union soldiers and help keep the North committed to winning the Civil War and securing the ideals of freedom and democratic government.
All black military unit of the Union army made up of free African Americans and former slaves who served valiantly in the face of racism and discrimination.
President who signed the above Declaration of War, which was the first in American history:
Which of the following events caused Andrew Jackson to become famous and ultimately enabled him to win election to the Presidency? *