History of the Americas Questions
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Approximately how many fish were caught in 1731?
After what major event did England establish itself as the world's most powerful nation.
Which colonial region's colonies were widely known for being the bread basket of the 13 American colonies, growing items such as wheat and barley?
Which of the following was the main reason for Jamestown's economic success?
According to the text below, what was one of the main accomplishments of the Jamestown settlers?"In the spring of 1607, a group of 105 colonists, funded by the Virginia Company, arrived in Virginia... The colonists soon discovered that Jamestown was located in a swampy area. The water was unhealthy, and mosquitoes spread malaria. Many settlers suffered or died from disease. Historians have long debated the reason the settlers chose the location they did. One of the main reasons was security: they located their settlement in a place where Spanish ships would be unlikely to find them. If the Spanish did discover Jamestown, its location would make it difficult for Spanish ships to fire directly at the settlement."
Native Americans were replaced as slaves by Africans largely due to the fact that it was believed that Africans were
If he did nothing, he would damage the image of the Confederacy as a sovereign, independent nation. If he attacked, he would turn peaceful secession into war. He chose war.
Loss of man power, union occupation of food growing areas, loss of slaves to work in fields
to blockade southern ports, to split the confederacy in two, and to capture the capital of Richmond, Virginia (anaconda plan)
Resources, fighting power, factories, more extensive railroads, greater food productions
They were assigned to labor duty in the garrisons where they were likely to catch diseases like typhoid, pneumonia, or malaria
If he reinforced it, he would be responsible for starting hostilities. If he evacuated, he would be treating the confederacy as a legitimate nation. So he just sent food for hungry men
At which battle was the Indian Confederation Alliance defeated?
Which country originally declared war to begin the War of 1812?
Who wrote America's national anthem "The Star Spangled Banner"?
What year did the war of 1812 begin?
What was the goal of Tecumseh concerning the Indians and the United States?
Where was the first combat action by the US Marines in which a US flag was placed on foreign soil?
How much money did the US pay for the entire Louisiana Purchase?
What best describes the reasons for the United States to declare war on Britain?