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| Subject | Date Asked |
| U.S History | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: As part of one my assingments I need opinions and point of views from others on this question and ... A: Generally, I try to keep my opinions out of answers, but since you have asked for my personal ... | |
| Economic Changes and the Crisis of the 1890s | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: What would be 3 major American unions in 1860-1900? ANSWER: Hello, The two most prominent were ... A: Trade or craft unions focused on protecting the rights of certain skilled workers and trying to ... | |
| U.S History | 2/2/2012 |
| Q: 1) What are the three basic types of city government. -> I know that the three basic tyes of city ... A: The Mayor-Council form is probably the most common form of local government. The Mayor acts as ... | |
| civil war regiment organization - Gettysburg | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: I am researching an ancestor who fought for the 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company E. Right now ... A: As far as I can tell, the 4th Ohio maintained all 10 companies. The regiment never suffered massive ... | |
| Westward expansion | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: How did the expansion affect national economic growth? A: Well, there are lots of ways. Expansion of US borders opened up new lands to farming and ranching. ... | |
| The Great American Desert | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: What significance did the Great American Desert have on America's history? A: Generally speaking the term "Great American Desert" referred to much of the middle of what is today ... | |
| French Soldiers - Revolutionary War | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: My grandfather, Joseph Tremau, is listed as a Marine in the following. He was injured and remained ... A: Although the French fleet arrived in America in 1778, they did not participate much in ground ... | |
| shays rebellion | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I am in eight grade challenge social studies and am wondering if you can give me any specific ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by "specific examples" about Shays Rebellion. The Rebellion took place ... | |
| U.S. HISTORY QUESTION | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: What reason did Wilson give for why the US had to enter World War I? A: Wilson gave a number of reasons for US entry into WWI. Two of the most prominent were German U-boat ... | |
| Revolutionary War | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: Two questions: Since both France and Britain were guilty of placing commercial restrictions on ... A: I'm a little confused since the subject of your question ist he Revolutionary War, but your ... | |
| Illegal activity | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: Before the American Revolution, did colonists try to smuggle goods past the customs houses in ports ... A: In colonial trade smuggling was the norm. Virtually every merchant in the colonies that ... | |
| Civil war | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: How would i identify 3 ways Radical Republican and their Republican allies actively opposed ... A: Radical Republicans never really trusted Johnson. They viewed him as a southerner and a sympathizer ... | |
| A.P. United States History | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Troy, I'm studying for my APUSH final tomorrow and I could really use some help! The question is: ... A: During that period the Democratic-Republicans dominated politics. The Whigs developed a following ... | |
| APUSH Exam | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I have a finals exam tomorrow, and I could really use your help! I have to make outlines for certain ... A: 1. Few ever dreamed that reconstruction would bring social and economic equality between blacks and ... | |
| The Boston Tea Party | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: 1. Why did the loyalist come to America if they were loyal to Great Britain? 2. Why were the ... A: 1. America was a British colony. It was part of Great Britain until after the Revolution. 2. The ... | |
| Civil war | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: For Lincoln and Republicans,what were some of the principle advantages and disadvantages to ... A: Reconstruction ended because the South was once again represented in Congress and demanded its end. ... | |
| Civil war | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: For Lincoln and Republicans,what were some of the principle advantages and disadvantages to ... A: Many Union Generals ended up capturing slaves or having slaves enter the Union lines seeking ... | |
| Civil war | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: How did the actions and polices of union generals, the republican congress, and slaves themselves ... A: Many Union Generals ended up capturing slaves or having slaves enter the Union lines seeking ... | |
| Civil war | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: For Lincoln and Republicans,what were some of the principle advantages and disadvantages to ... A: The main point of emancipation was to keep the UK from helping the South. The UK had been ... | |
| Caribean oceanfront borders | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: Why do Alabama and Mississippi have small shore lines and Louisiana and Florida have such large ... A: The short answer is that Florida and Louisiana got there first. The State borders date back to well ... | |
| Civil War | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: What and When was the C.S.A. formed? ANSWER: Hello, CSA most commonly stands for the Confederate ... A: The Civil War saw a great deal of innovation resulting from the industrial revolution. It was the ... | |
| 1860 | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: What and When was the C.S.A. formed? ANSWER: Hello, CSA most commonly stands for the Confederate ... A: The Southern economy was largely based on slavery. Slaves made up most of the wealth of the elite. ... | |
| 1860 | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: What and When was the C.S.A. formed? A: CSA most commonly stands for the Confederate States of America. Although States began seceding in ... | |
| Nathan Hale | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: Troy, This is not a homework question, but when I read your paragraph on this site, I figured ... A: Nathan Hale, who was only 21 when he died, never married or had children. However, he did have 11 ... | |
| economy 1609 | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: how does the economy in 1609 (about) differ from today A: If you are talking about the American economy, there really wasn't much of one in 1609. There were ... | |
| Andrew jackson | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: In short, could you explain why President Andrew Jackson considered himself a president of the ... A: The Presidents before Andrew Jackson tended to come from the elite classes. They were from wealthy ... | |
| history | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: what were the important political parties since the election of Andrew Jackson as president to the ... A: When Andrew Jackson was elected, the dominant party was the Democratic-Republican party, which later ... | |
| Civil War/ Reconstruction | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: What were the causes of the civil war? And what were the policies of the Reconstruction? Was it a ... A: The causes of the Civil War are many and a matter of dispute. Basically, the Southern States were ... | |
| Second Great Awakening | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: Could you please descibe the Second Great Awakening to me? Were there any other movements besides ... A: The Second Great Awakening was an early 19th Century period which saw various Protestant Christian ... | |
| American Revolution | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: Did the American Revolution make social, cultural or political changes? Or all three? Are there any ... A: The Revolution was mostly a political revolution, trading the British government for a locally ... | |
| American Revolution | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: Can you please describe the economic revolution that the United States went through in the ... A: That period is more commonly known as the industrial revolution because of the rise of industry, ... | |
| Differneces | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: What were the political and social differences between the Whigs and democrats? A: I am assuming you are talking about the US political parties from the early 19th Century. In ... | |
| Market Revolution 1815-1860 | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: What did the Market Revolution impact in the economies of northeast and south regions? ANSWER: ... A: Well, the Democrats were the Democratic Republicans. The Federalists became the Whigs. So there ... | |
| Market Revolution 1815-1860 | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: What did the Market Revolution impact in the economies of northeast and south regions? ANSWER: ... A: Personally, I don't think it was much of a revolution. Those of us today who have seen new ... | |
| Market Revolution 1815-1860 | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: What did the Market Revolution impact in the economies of northeast and south regions? A: The short answer is that the Northeast experienced a market revolution while the south did not. ... | |
| New england and middle colonies | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: What are some similarities between new England and middle colonies? A: The colonies were similar in many ways. Both were primarily farming communities with some trade and ... | |
| Lincoln | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: How did Lincoln's tone change in his speeches throughout his years as a president? Like in his first ... A: I don't think Lincoln's war speeches show a change in attitude, but rather show his adjustment to ... | |
| Reform Movements | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: "American reform movements between 1820 and 1860 reflected both optimistic and pessimistic views of ... A: The good things about all these movements is that they showed Americans were optimistic that they ... | |
| The California Gold Rush | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I am 16 and am doing a research project on the California gold rush. Thank you for answering my ... A: 1. Gold was wealth. People dreamed of becoming rich quickly by striking gold. Given the level of ... | |
| 3rd Confederate Cavalry | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: Michael I have a copy of my 2nd ggf"s Application for Admission Into the Confederate Soldiers' Home ... A: I am not aware of any specific records of the 3rd Confederate Cavalry at Kennesaw Mountain. Some ... | |
| Inventions and Innovations | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: What are ten areas of American society that were impacted(directly and indirectly) by the invention ... A: I'm not sure what answers your teacher is looking for, but I'm happy to provide my answer: The ... | |
| Revolutionary War and War of 1812 | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: What was done with the bodies of soldiers from Britain that died during the battles? A: Up until after WWII, most soldiers were buried in local graves near the battlefield. If an army had ... | |
| The California Gold Rush | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I am 12 years old. I am doing a report on the California Gold Rush for my school's National History ... A: 1. The California Gold Rush helped to speed up westward expansion by encouraging so many people to ... | |
| American History | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm having difficulty with a multiple choice question. There are a few which seem to have two ... A: The answer is definitely not C. The relocation of the company took place about 9 years after the ... | |
| holocaust | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: Is the holocaust a myth or did it really happen? i ask this because i heard an iranian president say ... A: The term "holocaust" refers to the Nazi execution of around 6 million Jewish civilians and about 4 ... | |
| who was the best french indian war general | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like to intervew you for my project.Would you awnser these questions? who was the ... A: The French and Indian War was really a sideshow to the larger Seven Years War fought between France ... | |
| Economic and Social Change in the US | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: In what ways did developments in transportation bring about economic and social change in the United ... A: The main difference was a great deal of increased trade between the various States. At the time of ... | |
| Marbury vs Madison | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: Why did the historians refer to the case of Marbury vs Madison as "epochal"? Describe the short and ... A: There were not really any short term ramifications. The decision itself did nothing for Mr. Marbury ... | |
| Political Parites | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: Why were political parties formed in the new Nation? What were the major differences among political ... A: Parties in the US tended to evolve slowly over time. Neither of the first two Presidents ... | |
| General John Bell Hood's birth date | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Because there are always two dates June 1 or June 29.As far as I know June 29 is written on his ... A: It may be difficult to say for certain exactly what day he was born. In the 19th Century there ... | |
| War of 1812 | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: To what extent did the War of 1812, which ended in, at best, a stalemate for the United States serve ... A: I'm not sure that it was a stimulus to unity and patriotism. New England actually threatened to ... | |
| French and Indian War | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: From 1600 to 1763, several European nations vied for control of the North Continent. Why did England ... A: There are several reasons Britain ended up dominating North America. One is that the real dominant ... | |
| Us History | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: How did America establish its authority both at home and in the international arenas in the first ... A: That is a pretty broad question on which one could write several books to provide a thorough answer. ... | |
| Revolutionary War | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: My name is Melissa Powless im 12 years old, Im in 7th grade, and im having a problem with one ... A: The revolutionary nature of the American Revolution was its radical support for representative ... | |
| Cuban Missile Crisis | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Troy, we are two 8th grade students and we are doing a project on this event in history. We have ... A: My knowledge about the Cuban Missile Crisis comes primarily from my reading about the subject out of ... | |
| Us History | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: How did America establish its authority both at home and in the international arenas in the first ... A: America did not have much of any authority in the international arena. It had virtually no navy or ... | |
| Cuban Missile Crisis | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: Troy, we are two 8th grade students and we are doing a project on this event in history. We have ... A: The Cuban Missile Crisis primarily involved President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev of the Soviet ... | |
| Homework help | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me a little with this question? To what extent was the election of 1800 aptly named ... A: The election of 1800 was remarkable because it was the first time power was handed over from one ... | |
| Civil War | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: What does the quote, "Any attempt now to separate the freedom of the slave from the victory of ... A: Douglas was concerned that the North and South might end the war with a settlement that would allow ... | |
| Federalists vs Republicans - XYZ Affair | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering that since the Federalists wanted to go to war with France after the XYZ Affair and ... A: Generally, Madison and Jefferson were pro-French. When the XYZ Affair became public, they first ... | |
| American Civil War | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I want to know what the true reasons for the civil war were and their significance/importance toward ... A: In answering the question, I have to point out that any answer is at least partly a matter of ... | |
| American Colonization | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: two quick question reviewing around the 16th - 19th century when the Europeans first came to ... A: During that period, all of Europe was solidly Christian. However, different countries had different ... | |
| War of 1812 | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Your question was How could the president/Congress have not gotten into war with Britain during the ... A: It would have been rather difficult for the US to avoid war since Britain was already engaging in ... | |
| Colonies | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: Was there any differences between the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies? If there were, ... A: There were lots of differences. There are entire books written on the differences between the ... | |
| American Revolution | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: How did the Seven Year's War prepare the colonies for the American Revolution? Why did the American ... A: Up until the Seven Years War, the British had allowed colonies to grow with little interference. By ... | |
| 17th and 18th century slaves | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: What was the rise of slavery in the U.S. during the 17th and 18th centuries? Did the slaves go ... A: Slavery evolved slowly over time in the US colonies. Many of those first brought to America were ... | |
| Social Reform Movements | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: What were the roles of the various Social Reform movements on American society? 1820-1850 A: At that time, there were not a lot of social reform movements that had a a great deal of impact. ... | |
| Rank of Ensign in Revolutionary Army | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: Michael, I have an ancestor who was a Ensign in a New York Militia Unit during the Revolution. I ... A: State militia rules at that time varied and were not always consistent. But typically, a Ensign ... | |
| Strict vs. Loose Construction | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: May I please have some examples of both strict and loose construction of the U.S. Constitution? A: Strict Construction is the idea that government can only do what is explicitly granted in the text ... | |
| Cotton | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Why was there such a large number of slaves in Virginia even though it was not a large cotton ... A: Slaves worked on a lot more than Cotton. Virginia raised a great many crops that used slave labor. ... | |
| American invasion in Afganistan | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: on the topic of US invasion in Afghanistan and its expected withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014.What ... A: The US motive behind the invasion of Afghanistan was that the Taliban leadership was allied with and ... | |
| URGENT Boston Tea Party: World History Day Project | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: My name is Jamie Barnhill and I'm from Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield, CA. My Wolrd ... A: The Boston Tea Party has become a symbol of protest against oppressive taxes or government actions. ... | |
| i suck at american history | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: John Marshall's 1803 decision in Marbury v. Madison A. established the principle of judicial ... A: For the first one, A is the best answer. The decision is most famous for establishing the idea that ... | |
| history | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: how did American companies get dominance in the world? A: I suppose there are lots of reasons. In the 19th Century, the US built a powerful industrial base ... | |
| US History American Revolutionaries | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: What were the Americans Revolutionaries values? I have looked up this on google and I cant find this ... A: The best explanation of American Revolutionary valuse are found in the founding documents. The ... | |
| French and Indian War | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Can you help me with this question? In what ways did the French and Indian War alter the political, ... A: The British victory in the F&I war gave Britain undisputed control of most of North America. It ... | |
| Puritanism and Calvanism | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: What is the origin and history of Puritanism and Calvinism, as well as their lasting impact on ... A: Puritanism and Calvinism both draw on the Lutheran movement that swept Europe. These were Christian ... | |
| American Revolution Debt | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: It's been a long time since my school days, but my question has some relevence for our country ... A: I don't think most Iraqis really want us there. There is a negotiated agreement to remove US troops ... | |
| American Revolution Debt | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: It's been a long time since my school days, but my question has some relevence for our country ... A: The US received some cash and other assistance from France, as well as loans from other countries ... | |
| E.S. Parker | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought a Civil War era law book dated 1866, it has the signature of ES Parker, who you ... A: Certainly if you can get the signature authenticated, that would increase the value of your find. I ... | |
| American History | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: In the age of mechanization, men began to oppose female laborers because they: Answer felt their ... A: I'm guessing this is a multiple choice question. But if it is it is not a very good one. There ... | |
| US Hist to 1877 | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: 1.What was the purpose of Christopher Columbus voyage, and what miscalculations did he make in his ... A: Columbus was hoping to sail across the ocean to reach the East Indies (what is today places like ... | |
| 13 Colonies | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: i need help what were the major reasons for the different ways in which the colonies grew and ... A: The primary reason for variation in the colonies is probably the geographical differences. Northern ... | |
| I need help on something | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: On my homework, it says "Evaluate the relative importance of the following as factors prompting ... A: Many of the colonists who came to America did so for religious reasons. Many were members of ... | |
| American Revolution | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some reasons why the American Revolution was inevitable. Given ... A: I'm not sure that I agree with your premise that Revolution was inevitable. I think it was possible ... | |
| Confederate $100 Printing Plate Mystery | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I acquired this plate many years ago. Done a little research and could never find any information ... A: It looks rather suspicious to me. There was a $100 bill released by the Confederacy on Feb. 17, ... | |
| American Revolution | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I am currently researching certain eras in US History for an IB extended essay that I will soon be ... A: The fact that gun ownership was critical to winning the American Revolution was the most obvious ... | |
| American Revolution | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I am currently researching certain eras in US History for an IB extended essay that I will soon be ... A: Despite America's divided views on guns today, most Americans at the time around the Revolution were ... | |
| Andy Jackson or Andrew Jackson? | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Did friends (or enemies) or media regularly call Jackson as Andy Jackson or as Andrew Jackson? Did ... A: It is hard to say with certainty that the nickname was never used, but I can say that in ... | |
| U.S. History | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: How did the federal government and the Republican Party respond to the secession of the Lower South. ... A: At first, the federal government did nothing. President Lincoln was elected in Nov. 1860. However, ... | |
| Springfield Armory Production Figures | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm undertaking some research into the advancement of weapons technology in the first fifty years of ... A: Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any good sources on the exact numbers of arms produced at the ... | |
| AMERICAN REVOLUTION | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me the impact of the American Revolution on the British. A: The main loss of the British colonies in North America was one of pride. Those colonies were never ... | |
| U.S. History | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: Please help. Identify how expansionism shaped foreign relations. Is the growth of democracy just a ... A: The US was forced to negotiate with other powers that held competing claims on western lands. This ... | |
| Political Beliefs | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: What were the generally held beliefs in America regarding who should vote and who should hold ... A: Prior to the Revolution, voting restrictions in the colonies were very similar to those in Britain. ... | |
| what did european explores see | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: if you were one of the explorers who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in the 15th-17th centuries, ... A: Most of what you would see would be largely undeveloped land. Most of the people living in North ... | |
| Battle of Trenton | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: When researching family history (my wife's family) I have come across an ancestor, Jacob Heffner ... A: Probably not. The Continental units that participated in that battle were Continental regulars, ... | |
| "Court Martial Man" | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: When researching family history (my wife's family) I have come across an ancestor, Jacob Heffner ... A: The rank of "Court Martial Officer" or "Court Martial Man" was a rank in the Pennsylvania Militia ... | |
| Confederacy | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: A while back, I read a US history book which explained the real reasons behind the American Civil ... A: There are, of course, many reasons why the people of the US went to war on both occasions. For ... | |
| american revolution | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: Hey again, I am also stuck on this question. Thank you! Ideas and practices that brought about the ... A: This time period is often called the Age of Enlightenment. People were focused on science and ... | |
| chattel slavery | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I am having a little bit of difficulty with this problem. if you could help I would appreciate it! ... A: To answer this broad question properly, one could easily write a whole book. However, put simply, ... | |
| United States Foreign Policy | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Troy, I was wondering if you could enlighten me on an American foreign policy that could could have ... A: In the first decades of the US, the country did not really have a significant foreign policy. It ... | |
| Wild west wallet | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I am writing a creative writing story (length is yet to be determined) about a cowboy and/or outlaw ... A: Many people in the old west did not carry wallets, but often only had a coin purse. This was ... | |
| The Constitution | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: What political philosophy do you see in the Constitution? Montesquieu's checks and balance system? A: The Constitution drew heavily on a number of European Enlightenment era philosophers. Locke, ... | |
| military-1800's | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: What were some military improvements made in America during the early 1800's? I would like examples, ... A: There were not very many US military improvements prior to the Civil War. The federal government ... | |
| U.S. Abolition of Slavery | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: What are some of the conditions for a movement or activism to abolish slavery? Why did the movement ... A: Most of the abolition movement arose out of religious movements that objected to slavery on moral ... | |
| united states history/ compare and contrast essay | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: 1, 1.5,and 2.giving two was the office was similar and different. I really need help i do not ... A: Art. I, Sec. 7 discussions the president's power to sign or veto legislation. The Confederate ... | |
| Clinton/Williams | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: my first question was in regard to a personal secretary to Henry Clinton of the British army. After ... A: Interesting update. I guess that site won't be much help then since their papers are for Sir Henry ... | |
| joesph brant american revolution | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: 1. at least five things that Joesph Brant contributes to the American revolution and explain by ... A: Brant did not contribute to the Revolutionary cause as he was a loyalist on the side of Britain. ... | |
| george wasahington american revolution | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: 1.at least five things that George Washington contributes to the American revolution and explain and ... A: Washington has often been called the "indispensable man" because the Revolution probably would have ... | |
| Sir Henry Clinton | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: My family history says that my sixthgreat-grandmother was a disowned and disinherited daughter of ... A: What I read about Gen. Herkimer was that he was married twice, but never had any children. I did ... | |
| Ku Klux Klan Project | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a few questions for you for a school project I have. Please answer them to the fullest. 1. ... A: The KKK was created in reaction to the loss of the Civil War and the control of State and local ... | |
| declaration of independence | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: My grandma has a copy of the declaration of independence that my grandfather found in an old school ... A: There were millions of copies of the Declaration made during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ... | |
| U.S. History | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: What was the US position towards the European conflict in the 1930s? And what was Roosevele ... A: Like most issues, there was no single position in the US. To the extent you are asking about the ... | |
| U.S. HISTORY | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Identify each state that belonged to Mexico before surrending that territory to the USA. This was ... A: At one point, Spanish controlled Mexico claimed most of what is today the American West. This ... | |
| Americans to rebel in 1776 | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I am having trouble writing a thesis for the following: evaluate the relative importance of the ... A: The main issue for the colonies was not the level of taxation, but rather than right of the British ... | |
| civil war | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: was slavery the main cause of the civil war? A: I suppose the simplistic answer is yes. There were, of course many different factors that led to ... | |
| Civil war | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: how did the election of 1860 cause the civil war.. i know some, like the whole thing with the states ... A: Essentially, the south believed President Lincoln's election would result in a federal government ... | |
| robt.e. lee | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: Was Lee's poor decision during the battle of Gettysburg lot more biblical or tactical? ANSWER: I'm ... A: Gen. Lee was a religious man. We was sometimes seen praying before or during battles and carried a ... | |
| robt.e. lee | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: Was Lee's poor decision during the battle of Gettysburg lot more biblical or tactical? A: I'm not really sure what you mean by "biblical", but Gen. Lee is generally seen as making several ... | |
| Cold War | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: Even though American society changed radically for most groups in the post world war 2 period, many ... A: I'm not sure what groups you think might have been left out of change. During the cold war period ... | |
| American History | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Has the United States Government borrowed money from a foreign power since the Revolutionary War? ... A: I am not sure that the US government, at any time since it was established after the Revolution, ... | |
| American History | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: Has the United States Government borrowed money from a foreign power since the Revolutionary War? A: Yes, the US government has nearly continuously borrowed money from foreign governments and others. ... | |
| Daniel Shays gift of a sword from Lafayette | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: According to Kenneth Davis' book, "America's Hidden History," Lafayette presented a ceremonial ... A: Unfortunately, many of the records regarding the American Revolution, and particularly that of minor ... | |
| constitution of 1917 | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: what were the goals of the constitution of 1917 on the church?? ANSWER: I'm not sure which ... A: The Mexican Constitution was drafted by Socialists. Those leaders generally took the view of Karl ... | |
| Boston Tea Party | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I am doing a school project, and I need to know how colonists, not British soldiers, could have ... A: If the colonists have largely opposed the Sons of Liberty, they likely could have been stopped. But ... | |
| Salem Witch Trials | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have been coming across several different theories as to why the young girls became afflicted one ... A: A theory arose a few years ago that a fungus infected the rye in some of the food ingested by the ... | |
| HELP WITH HISTORY QUESTION | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: What are 3 ways in which we are affected by the Gibbons vs. Ogden case today? Also, give a brief ... A: Gibbons v. Ogden essentially held that the federal government has exclusive power to regulate the ... | |
| stage coaches and mail | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for some information on what young apprentices would have been paid at the end of the ... A: Stage coaches became less and less common as railroads became more common. It became increasingly ... | |
| The Manhattan project | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: The Manhattan Project has been said to have led to many of our problems today? what do you think ... A: One could argue that nuclear weapons, but one could also argue that it also prevented many. After ... | |
| apprentice pay in late 19th century | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for some information on what young apprentices would have been paid at the end of the ... A: Apprenticeship agreements were private contracts between the apprentice (or his parents) and the ... | |
| Abolition of Slavery | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: 3 questions in one: Did any abolitionist/philanthropists use the tactic of buying individual slaves ... A: Yes, this did happen on some occasions. Individuals would often help slaves to buy their freedom. ... | |
| WWI | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: What started WWI? Was it really because Franz Ferdinand was assassinated? Or was there something ... A: The assassination of Ferdinand was the spark that set off the War. However, the reason it really ... | |
| us history | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I read three chapters and can't really answer or think what to write. Theres was to much information ... A: Many different European powers explored North America. The Spanish were more focused on Central and ... | |
| American Revolution/British Army | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew what the structure/rank system used by the British Army in the ... A: I can generally give you a rough understanding of the structure, although I have to admit up front, ... | |
| The Second Great Awakening | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: Could you help me with an example DBQ? I'm studying independently for the AP US history test and ... A: I'm not sure I agree that the movement from a colonial economic system to a free market system had ... | |
| PA Militias | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to connect, if there is a connection, a John Tome found on Footnote. The document is ... A: This can be tricky since most of the Veterans records only provide a name without much more ... | |
| Civil War | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I see you specialize in the reconstruction of the Civil War. Could you please help me with this ... A: Gettysburg devastated the Confederate Army. Large numbers were killed or wounded. After that loss, ... | |
| American History | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: 1.How did the rise of the market economy and industrialization influence relationships within ... A: There were many changes. Prior to industrialization, most people lived on family farms and near ... | |
| confederates | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: How did the Confederates justify separating from the Union? (thanks for always assisting) A: Many Confederates understood their home states to be their country. They viewed the creation of the ... | |
| U.S History 1780-1850 | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: describe how capitalism , agriculture, and industrialization contributed to economics, economic ... A: Yes, although I used Britain as an example, that was to show how it applies to the American model. ... | |
| history | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: describe how capitalism , agriculture, and industrialization contributed to economics, economic ... A: That's a pretty broad question. I think I would have to write an entire book to answer it properly. ... | |
| History | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Jefferson and the Republicans believed that an educated electorate was the basis of a strong ... A: Jefferson was certainly an advocate of public education. As Governor of Virginia, he proposed a ... | |
| Civil War | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I see you specialize in the reconstruction of the Civil War. Could you please help me with this ... A: The Civil War was probably the most significant event in American History, other than the American ... | |
| american history im study n for american history class | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: im have done all the answers i just want to make sure im right before i turn the paper in i have ... A: 1. is correct, D. 2. is A. 3. is debatable. The Cotton Gin was designed to improve processing of ... | |
| cuban missile crisis | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm a year 11 student and I'm doing a study on the Cuban missile crisis and i was wondering if you ... A: Since the Crisis worked out without leading to armed conflict, I'm not sure I would use the term ... | |
| Second Virginia Convention March 23, 1775 | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to reenact not just an abridged version of Patrick Henry's speech, but other mens' words ... A: There were 120 representatives at the convention. I don't have a complete list, but this site lists ... | |
| cuban missile crisis | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm a year 11 student and I'm doing a study on the Cuban missile crisis and i was wondering if you ... A: Yes, I am familiar with it. You can read a good summary of the Crisis here: ... | |
| Abolition and Anti-Abolitionist | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: 1) Angelina Grimke Arguments 2)Fredrick Douglas Arguments 3)William Henery’s Arguments Methods ... A: Abolition movements in the north were highly effective in banning slavery around the time of the ... | |
| Abolition and Anti-Abolitionist | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: 1) Angelina Grimke Arguments 2)Fredrick Douglas Arguments 3)William Henery’s Arguments Methods ... A: Angelina Grimke was a southern woman, but also a life-long abolitionist. She is most well known for ... | |
| US History | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: Was the Louisiana Purchase an example of Jeffersonian Democracy? A: The Purchased happened during the Jefferson Administration, but I would not consider it an example ... | |
| Civil war | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Im in third grade.Im workking on a project i don't now what wepins they uesd. A: If you are talking about the US Civil War, the most common weapon was a rifle. The Springfield and ... | |
| populist party | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: Did American farmers have any alternative to the political systems to their problems in the late ... A: If the political system will not resolve problems and the people cannot live with them, the only ... | |
| American Revolution | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm working on a project where I have to compare the American revolution with the French, Haitian, ... A: The primary motive for the revolutionary leaders was several laws passed by parliament that levied ... | |
| My history project | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am a young man doing a history project on the topic of The Alamo. If you would be so kind, as ... A: once again, Mr. Troy. -Who started the battle of The Alamo? I suppose that is a matter of opinion. ... | |
| Re: Civil War Co. & Regt. | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: My Great Grandfather has listed on his tombstone "Folkers Co., Howards Regt., CSA". I have searched ... A: I cannot say for certain as I am unaware of any complete regimental records available. However, I ... | |
| National History Day | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: What was the Soviet Union's response of Kennedy's quarantine? A: Presumably you are asking about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Pres. Kennedy ordered the US Nave to ... | |
| PA militias | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for information regarding my relatives service in the American Revolution. The family ... A: I found a list of Rev. War units in the Pennsylvania Archives (6th Series, Vol. II), listing a Capt. ... | |
| WWI Colored Regiment QMC | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: What information do you have on the 305th Stevedore Regiment Quatermaster Corps A: I could not find much about this particular regiment. You may want to take a look at these ... | |
| Civil War | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: When General George McClellan trained his soldiers for seven months, what training did they go ... A: McClellan used the time after the loss at Bull Run to train his volunteers to operate like a ... | |
| Stalin's Soviet Union | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: What global economic conditions led to the political and economic turmoil in Stalin’s Soviet Union? A: The Soviet Union was generally isolated economically from the rest of the world because of its ... | |
| Abolition | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: We are students in Cape Coral. Would you please be our e-mail interview? Please E-mail us. ANSWER: ... A: What became of slaveoweners after the abolitionist movement? After slaves were freed, slaveowners ... | |
| Civil War hospital documents | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: My grandmother's paternal grandfather was blinded while fighting in the Civil War. Union-107th PA ... A: There are likely not any hospital documents available. Most field hospitals treated wounded ... | |
| Women In England | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: How did the Revolutionary War affect the lives of city women in England? A: Pre-war boycotts and the cut off of trade during the Revolution cut back on British imports to the ... | |
| Robert E. Lee | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Why was he considered one of history's greatest generals? A: Gen. Lee is considered a great General because of his strategic and tactical skill. He was able to ... | |
| civil war in gettysburg 1863 | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Why was the battle of gettysburg civil war so important? Who where the generals at the battle of ... A: The Battle of Gettysburg was generally considered the turning point of the Civil War. If Lee had ... | |
| Robert E Lee | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Why didnt robert fight in the union and how long was he a superintendent of the West point. but did ... A: Gen. Lee served as an officer in the Union Army until his home State of Virginia seceded. Although ... | |
| Sherman's march to the sea | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I am writing a research paper on Sherman's march to the sea. Could you tell me some important ... A: The most impressive thing about Sherman's march, was that he was able to do it without maintaining ... | |
| space race | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Does the space race effect communism today? What was the reaction of the soviets when explorerI went ... A: The space race pretty much ended in the 1970's after the US made it to the moon. At that point, the ... | |
| Space Race: USSR | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I am a high school student from the Great Lakes region, and I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I need an ... A: Most Soviet citizens were not free to express their opinions about any government policy, so it is ... | |
| Federalist No. 10 | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Did James Madison support factions? A: In the Federalist, Madison used the term "factions" to refer to interest groups that were looking to ... | |
| Northern Slavery Struggles | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: For slaves in the northern united states, what were some of the day to day struggles that they were ... A: For the most part, slavery was outlawed in the North at the time the Colonies became States. There ... | |
| Reconstruction | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: Why do historians say that though the North won the Civil War, the South won Reconstruction? Thank ... A: To say the South "won" Reconstruction is certainly questionable. The South was, of course ... | |
| immigration | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Did the United States need laws restricting immigration in the nineteenth century? List the kinds ... A: For the most part, there were no immigration laws until the 1880's. There were some naturalization ... | |
| Questions for National History Day | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: 1. Thank you again for your time. These following questions would help me if they are answered: ... A: 1. The primary consequence of the Treaty was the formal ending of the American Revolution. British ... | |
| Economy | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: A: The basis of the economy of the French colonies in what is today Canada was primarily based on fur ... | |
| George Washington | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a plate depicting George Washington leaving Christ Church I would like to know more about ... A: George Washington regularly attended Christ Church in Alexandria, near his home in Mt. Vernon. ... | |
| Boston Tea Party | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing a report on the Boston Tea Party for school. I need a mentor on my topic. I was wondering ... A: Personally, I thought the Boston Port Act, which completely closed the port on which the entire ... | |
| Manhttan Project | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Troy, I am doing an 8th grade research project and my subject is the Manhattan Project. If ... A: I think the premise of your question is a little flawed. Einstein signed a letter (written by Leo ... | |
| Civil war justification | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Troy, To what extent did both the Union and the Confederacy justify their actions during the ... A: The Confederacy did not really justify its actions as upholding the Constitution. It pretty much ... | |
| Korean War follow up | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Since the Korean Never officially ended, how can this be seen as a failure for the United States of ... A: The Policy of Containment, as started by President Truman, made it US policy to oppose the Soviets ... | |
| Korean War? | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Since the Korean Never officially ended, how can this be seen as a failure for the United States of ... A: The Korean war is generally considered a draw. Korea was divided into to US and Soviet spheres of ... | |
| history slavery Abraham Lincoln | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: "I am not,nor have i favor of bringing about any way the social and political equality of the white ... A: The two acts are easily reconcilable if you look at the whole speech Lincoln made in 1858 which ... | |
| Reconstruction | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Hey Michael, How are you? I was hoping you could help me out on this questions. Thanks for any ... A: Reconstruction policies never even attempted to bring about short term social and economic equality ... | |
| american history | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: example of loose construction by hamilton in the constitution and how was it used by others like ... A: The Constitution gives the federal government very specific powers on what it is allowed to do, an ... | |
| Constitutional law expert | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have spent 35 years researching an ancestor and have found a book I'm very confident he wrote in ... A: If you have an electronic copy of the book, I'd be happy to look at it for you. Keep in mind ... | |
| u.s. History | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Was there a way to prevent the Civil War? What were some factual evidence A: The Civil War started after the South seceded following the election Abraham Lincoln. So if Lincoln ... | |
| American History | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: What was the difference between the Federalist and Democratic Republicans? How was the two party ... A: Generally speaking Democratic Republicans were opposed to giving the Federal government much power. ... | |
| McClellan's influence on Lincoln's EP | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: How does the failure of General George McClellan in important battles influence Lincoln's decision ... A: Lincoln's decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation was probably in part based on his personal ... | |
| American history (1920s) | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: 1. how and why did Americans turn toward domestic isolation and conservatism in the 1920s 2. what ... A: 1. There are probably lots of reasons, but the main one was that America had always traditionally ... | |
| US history questions (I'm not 100% sure of my answers) | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: 1. The legislative agenda of Carter Administration during its first two years: A. was successful B. ... A: 1. Definitely not A or D. I would probably go with B. Carter focused early on with minor issues to ... | |
| Federalist Fall From Power | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I need help explaining why the Federalists fell from power in the late 1790's. A: The Federalists really began to lose power with the election of 1800. There are a number of ... | |
| u.s. History | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Why were most of the women prominent in many nineteenth-century reform efforts? A: I'm not sure I understand the premise of your question. Women were not the most prominent leaders ... | |
| u.s. History | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Needing help with the Supreme Court Case of Marbury v Madison. Need help with answering my own ... A: The basic holding of Marbury is actually pretty insignificant. Marbury was seeking a judicial ... | |
| American History | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a question in an assigment and I am unsure of the answer given the choices. Can you assist? ... A: I think A is part of the answer. Northerners were not completely apothetic, but majorities in the ... | |
| Cotton Mather | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Troy, I had a question and was wondering if you could help. What was Cotton Mather's importance to ... A: While Cotton Mather was of some importance to the Colony of Massachusetts, I'm not sure he had much ... | |
| two questions (unsure) | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: successfully completed it! I have two true/false questions that I did but I'm unsure if they are ... A: I think you are correct on both. Salutary neglect in colonization typically refers to the failure ... | |
| American Convicts | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Was America colonised by convicts (as well as those who were not convicts) and if so, what part did ... A: There were relatively small numbers of criminals shipped to various colonies over the years. Many ... | |
| US history essay topic | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I need to write an essay on this topic: Describe a major result of the Civil War on the US and ... A: Of course, the most significant result of the war was the end of slavery, which most people would ... | |
| US history chart questions | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I don't understand this. I have a graph in my American history and it is labeled on the side "1995 ... A: The increased spending in the late 1960's was due to increased expenses from the war in Vietnam as ... | |
| Federalists/Republican DBQ | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm working on the Federalists/Republican DBQ, which you posted earlier right now and I would just ... A: Sorry if I was confusing. A strict constructionist is someone who does not think the government ... | |
| Early american History | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: What did the Federalists stand for politically in the 1780s and how did they change in the 1790s? A: In the 1780's, there was not really a Federalist Party. The men who called themselves federalists ... | |
| Booker T. Washington | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Mike! I searched Booker T. Washington on here, and I saw that you have answered a few questions ... A: I think the biggest impact on Washington's life was the racist world he lived in. He was born a ... | |
| us history | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: How and why were the patriots able to win the revolutionary war? What were the British/patriots ... A: The Continentals did not have to "win" at most of the battles. They simply had to not lose (i.e. ... | |
| hi | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: well i read a question answered by u about Pakistan. In Pakistan corruption is increasing ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was out of town for a few days. Corruption in any ... | |
| Cuban Missile Crisis | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: What was the primary debate of the Cuban Missile crisis and how did diplomacy resolve the conflict? ... A: These sites should answer your questions: http://library.thinkquest.org/11046/days/index.html ... | |
| American Indians: North vs South | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: It just struck me that American Indians in Central/South America have played a much greater role in ... A: Indians in South and Central America had formed some rather advanced civilizations (Mayans and ... | |
| South Carolina Slave | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Michael The subject for my paper is The South Carolina Slave and how the following factors affect ... A: The Declaration of Independence has lots of language about "all men are created equal" and that all ... | |
| The Battle at Gettysburg | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: my name is Ali, and I recently got an assignment in social studies on the civil war. My teacher ... A: The US entered WWI largely because of Germany's policy of sinking all shipping doing business with ... | |
| the New England colonies | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: what is the religion, social structure, and the government and foreign relationship with the New ... A: It is rather difficult to generalize as there were many differences in the New England colonies. ... | |
| Q about Rev. War | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I am curious about any movement of currency, gold, gems, art or any other high-value goods during ... A: The fictional movie "National Treasure" aside, there really was not a great deal of treasure ... | |
| U.S. history | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: What did the immigrants conribute to the economics of the middle colonies A: Immigrants primarily contributed labor. They worked the farms and other labor intensive projects ... | |
| Federalists vs. Democratic Republicans | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: what did the federalists and democratic republicans do during the presidencies of Madison and ... A: I don't think the Federalists ever really acted as strict constructionists during the Jefferson and ... | |
| alabama claims | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm stuck on this multiple choice question between A and C The Alabama claims were important ... A: I'm assuming you are talking about the claims made for damages caused by the CSS Alabama, which was ... | |
| San Francisco 1880 | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I am writing a book set in San Francisco, approximately 1880. I have two questions I'm hoping you ... A: San Francisco grew rapidly following the Gold Rush of 1848-49. In 1848, the city had a population ... | |
| Please help. | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Can you please explain to me how the compromises reached in the Constitutional Convention were the ... A: The republican ideals were represented primarily by the decisions to have representative elected ... | |
| U.S Industrial powerhouse | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: Who do you think deserves more credit for making the United States industrial powerhouse nation the ... A: Certainly the Industrial Revolution could not have happened without both. Therefore, it is rather ... | |
| history | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: What are the origins of this quote... "I am a soldier, so my son can be a framer, so his son can be ... A: I'm not sure I've every heard that exact quote, but John Adams once said something similar to it in ... | |
| American life in the seventheenth centrury | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: So i was asked today in class to comepare and contrast the economies, geography and climate, ... A: Although there were certainly differences between the regions, I would not say there were more ... | |
| The Phonograph | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm researching Thomas Edison's phonograph. First, when specifically, did he invent it? The sources ... A: Exactly when Edison developed the first working Phonograph is a matter of dispute. He was working ... | |
| U.S history | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: "The genius of the Constitution is found in the series of compromises which made it acceptable to so ... A: During the debates at the Constitutional Convention, the framers debated a number of controversial ... | |
| 1740s | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm having to collect a list of 'important people for each decade' and am having alot of trouble ... A: I can see why you might have trouble for that time period. It was a pretty quite time in the ... | |
| Bacon's Rebellion | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Were the members of Bacon's rebellion justified? A: I suppose it is a matter of opinion, but if you want my opinion, the answer is no. Bacon and his ... | |
| Thank You | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: What were some diplomatic,political & military reasons for the U.S. winning the Revolutionary War? ... A: At the time, few people gave the Americans much chance of winning the war. Britain has the largest ... | |
| WWI | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: List and describe The 2 movements that emerged in the United States? List and describe the 5 reasons ... A: The wording of these questions bother me, saying "the 2 movments" as if there were only and exactly ... | |
| removal policy | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: what was the removal policy? was it fair? state an example of why or why not. ANSWER: Hi Anthony, ... A: The primary Indian removal policy during the Jackson Administration was the removal of virtually all ... | |
| Anti-Federalist papers #10 & 51 | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: What are the core points of these documents? Is it mainly a argument towards the Federalist papers? A: The anti-federalist papers were written by those who opposed the stronger federal government ... | |
| the radical republicans | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: The Radical Republicans........Multiple Choice!!!? The Radical Republicans: a - wished to see the ... A: If this is a school question, I have to say it is one of the worst multiple choice questions I have ... | |
| U.S. History/Salem Witch Trials | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: What effect did the Salem Witch Trials have on U.S.history? A: The Salem Witch Trials were a relatively limited and isolated event in US history. They are ... | |
| Bacon's Rebellion | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: Why did Bacon's Rebellion occur, and why was it so important in terms of American slavery? (the ... A: Bacon's Rebellion was not really about slavery. Bacon and his followers were farmers living on the ... | |
| Ralph W. Emerson- reform in the 19th Century | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: What success did Ralph Waldo Emerson have in promoting reform in the 19th century? Also, did he ... A: Emerson was not primarily known for any direct attempts at reform. He was primarily a poet, writer, ... | |
| The PURITANS of NEW ENGLAND | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: when the puritans travel to the New World,America,what experience did a farmer had to deal with? How ... A: Most Puritan settlers were coming to a wilderness. They had nowhere to buy food and had to grow ... | |
| Christopher Columbus | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: What were the main contributions of Christopher Columbus that affected the way Christopher was ... A: Christopher Columbus is primarily known for discovering America for Europe. Although it is clear ... | |
| The Black Robed Regiment | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Did something called The Black Robed Regiment really exist during the American Revolution? It ... A: Peter Oliver actually wrote an account of his experiences during the Revolution. This account was ... | |
| The Black Robed Regiment | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Did something called The Black Robed Regiment really exist during the American Revolution? It ... A: There was a Loyalist Judge in Massachusetts in the year leading up to the Revolution named Peter ... | |
| Santa Fe trail | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Michael, Thank you for your time. Can you tell me why people wanted to go on the Santa fe trail to ... A: Santa Fe was primarily a farming community. The reason it became so important was because the ... | |
| American History | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: What is the date and year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence? Please and Thank you!:) A: The signed copy of the Declaration is dated July 4, 1776. However, that is the day that the wording ... | |
| Ohio History | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me out with Ohio history. I want to do a paper on The Toledo War ... A: The so-called Toledo war was not actually much of a war. I don't think any shots were actually ... | |
| Slavery question | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I was channel-surfing when I came across a religious channel where they were talking about the ... A: Yes, when the colonies were first founded, slavery was the norm. Europeans, Africans, and Asians ... | |
| the peopling and unpeopling of america | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: How do Spanish, English, and French overseas expansion compare in terms of their motives, resources, ... A: First, let me say that these are all generalizations. There were different strategies at different ... | |
| Tory chimneys | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: Is it true that Loyalists identified themselves by painting their chimneys white with a black band ... A: There is a tradition in New England that Chimneys decorated in this way were originally done by ... | |
| good day 2 u sir :) | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: what are the good effects of manifest destiny?i really need ur help for our debate tomorrow .. A: Manifest Destiny is the idea that the United States was destined to take control of all or most of ... | |
| History | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: What were the three most important developments in the march towards war before the American ... A: I'm sure different people have different opinions on what developments were most critical in pushing ... | |
| Identify Military Uniform 1929 | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an old Military Uniform that looks Civil War style, however, in the inside pocket it has a ... A: I suspect the coat is not military. Military uniforms usually have buttons that identify the branch ... | |
| history | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Search the Web to determine how the first three presidents (or any groups of presidents) affected ... A: I think your teacher is looking for how Presidential behavior set examples for future Presidents. ... | |
| The New World | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I am having difficulty with the initiatives and successes of the explorers that participated in the ... A: While the English eventually came to dominate most of North America, Spain dominated most of the ... | |
| Question | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: In what ways did the French and Indian War alter the political, economic and ideological relations ... A: The War ended any serious threat of French control in most of North America. It also left the ... | |
| British Colonial North American and Slavery | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Why and when did slavery start in British colonial North America & why did it expand in the late ... A: Slavery actually existed in North America long before the British got there. Spanish brought 100 ... | |
| American Revolution: Death Notification | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: How were families notified of a loved ones death during the American Revolution? Were they notified ... A: There was no formal method for informing families about casualties. In some cases a comrade or ... | |
| U.S. History | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: What does the debate during the 1800's over slavery reveal about the differing morals of northern ... A: The most common effect was that they died. Most Native Americans who initially came in contact with ... | |
| U.S. History | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: What does the debate during the 1800's over slavery reveal about the differing morals of northern ... A: First off, I'm not sure I agree with the premise of your question. Individual people have moral ... | |
| Question about Civil Wa title... | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: When was the term "Civil War" used for the United States war of 1861-1865, and who coined the ... A: The term "civil war" refers to any war that takes place within a single country (as opposed to wars ... | |
| Civil War and the American Revolution | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: Both wars have many similarities and had effects on the US. How did the US change? After the Civil ... A: For more than a decade after the war, the South did not really bounce back. Most of the south was ... | |
| Slavery | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Was North Carolina initially resistant to slavery? A: I would say no. Initially, there was no "North Carolina". The colony of Carolina which included ... | |
| Colonies | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: What year did the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies join together? Was it by some ambitious ... A: Plymouth colony never really had a formal charter from the Crown. The first Pilgrims who landed ... | |
| checks and balances/bureaucracy | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Based on checks and balances, which techniques the president, Congress, and the judiciary use most ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you talking about a particular era in US history, ... | |
| French and Indian War | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Why did the Native Americans side with the French during the war? How did the war directly affect ... A: Not all Native Americans sided with the French. There were many tribes that fought along side the ... | |
| U.S Government | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: What is the definition of Exclusive powers and State powers? A: An exclusive power is one that belongs only to the Federal government, and States may not regulate ... | |
| Civil War/enlistment/minimum age | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: According to enlistment and discharge documents my grandfather enlisted in a PA volunteer infantry ... A: My understanding is that union recruits had to be at least 18 years old, but that 18 and 19 year ... | |
| value of confederate 50 dollar note | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if this bill is worth anything.It has a February 1864 date and is in fair to ... A: If it is genuine, it could be worth something, although an exact value depends greatly on its exact ... | |
| alien and sedation acts | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: okay im trying to finish a paper and need help with a few things.. 1.How were the policies of ... A: Opponents of the Federalists feared that the Federalists would bring back a stronger centralized ... | |
| The Gettysburg Address | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: Was the Gettysburg Address a diplomatic solution to the Civil War, or even a part-time solution, or ... A: Lincoln's Gettysburg speech was given at a dedication for the graveyard where many of the soldiers ... | |
| us and va history | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: how d id the emancipation proclamation become a turning point in the civil war. A: Until the Proclamation, many argued that the war had nothing to do with slavery itself, that slavery ... | |
| WW1 | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: In what three ways did World War II help set the stage for the modern civil rights movement? A: I imagine there are many ways WWII helped set the stage, but here are three: First, many blacks ... | |
| Quetion about our national anthem | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: In the song we call our national anthem, they sing about a fort, possibly by a river. Is that fort ... A: Yes, the national Anthem was written by Francis Scott Key during the war of 1812. Key was an ... | |
| AP US History: First Encounters | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: What were the motivating factors or causes that inspired European exploration during the 1400 and ... A: The original goal was primarily to find an easier trade route to the far east, in order to trade for ... | |
| Gettysburg | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: Were on the battlefield did Confederate General Robert E. Lee position his army? Where did Meade ... A: Generally speaking, Lee held the city and had troops the south and west of the town. Meade's army ... | |
| uprising | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: what is the 1st uprising after the constitution? thank you for your assistance. please have a ... A: I suppose it depends on your definition of "uprising". There was a pretty major Indian war in the ... | |
| Civil war | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm from Slovenia and I'm doing a degree on American civil war. I would like to know if i can turn ... A: If you are looking for a place that has a good summary of all battles, you may want to try this ... | |
| Civil war | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm from Slovenia and I'm doing a degree on American civil war. I would like to know if i can turn ... A: One of the most thorough works in this area is a set of books called "The Civil War" by Shelby ... | |
| Civil war food | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: what did the soldiers eat in the civil war and how was it made? A: During the Civil War, soldiers on either side did not eat very well. The most common ration for ... | |
| American Revolution | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: why the Federalists fell from power in the late 1790’s? ANSWER: Hi Linda, The Federalists did not ... A: The Federalists were largely in charge of the Federal Government (assuming you count Washington and ... | |
| 1920's inventions | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: How did the inventions in the 1920's affect Washington during the 1920's? A: Typically it takes several decades for a new invention to have a significant impact. Items invented ... | |
| American Revolution | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: why the Federalists fell from power in the late 1790’s? A: The Federalists did not fall from power in the 1790's. The Federalists controlled both houses of ... | |
| U.S History (English colony ) | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: What was the process of establishing an English colony in the New World? What was a joint stock ... A: Different colonies were established in different ways. Some were ruled directly by the crown, some ... | |
| Civil War forts | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to locate and identify any Civil War fortress that were built before or during the Civil ... A: One of the most famous Civil War forts is Fort Sumter, which is on an island in Charleston Harbor. ... | |
| us history | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: 1)in the 1960 presidential campaign, television was used for the first time to? 2)kenedy convinced ... A: There were probably many TV firsts in the 1960 campaign. Probably the most well known is that it ... | |
| u.s. history | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: was the Chicano Movement successful A: I'm not sure exactly what era you are talking about or which goals you might have in mind. The ... | |
| history | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: why did Henery VIII start the english reformation? A: His primary motivation seems to be that he wanted to divorce his wife so he could marry another ... | |
| THE CHILDREN MARCH OF 1963 | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE CHILDREN MARCH AND I JUST WANTED TO KNOW HOW WAS THAT MARCH ... A: The Children's march was part of a campaign in 1963 by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference ... | |
| The KKK | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Hello, I am an eighth grader in Washington and I am doing research on the KKK and their impact in ... A: By the 1920's, the KKK was not doing much to target freed slaves, who had been freed 60 years ... | |
| Space Race | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I am Nico, an 8th grader from Washington State. As a mandatory part of my project, my teachers have ... A: The Space Race really got started when the USSR launch a satellite called Sputnik into orbit in ... | |
| Columbine Shooting | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: my name is Missy and I am researching the effect Columbine had on Gun Control laws in the U.S. I ... A: I certainly understand the concerns of gun control advocates. There are a great many victims of gun ... | |
| The New Right | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Discuss the rise of the "New Right" in the 1970s and 1980s. What was it, and to what extent can the ... A: The "old right" had pretty much died out in the 1930's. The ideas of limited government and free ... | |
| World War II | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Explain how WWII and its aftermath (to 1949) set the stage for the Cold War. A: After WWII, the winning powers were both concerned about preventing a third major war in Europe. ... | |
| The U.S. during the Vietnam War | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm an 8th grader from Washington, and I need a bit of info on the U.S. during the Vietnam War. I ... A: After, WWII, the US was very concerned about Communists taking over much of the world. Communist ... | |
| American society from 1800 | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Could you educate me on the Second Great Awakening, the democratization of American politics and the ... A: The Second Great Awakening was a trend in the early 19th Century for religion taking a more ... | |
| The 13 Colonies | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Who were the leaders of the 13 colonies? A: There were not any specific leaders. Most Colonies had a Governor who was appointed by the King. ... | |
| McCarthyism and Communism | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Here is my prompt: “Most American communists had nothing to do with [Soviet] espionage. They usually ... A: It is certainly true that most self-proclaimed American Communists were not Soviet spies. Indeed, ... | |
| Reconstruction, 1865-1877 | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Could you clarify what the Reconstruction means for people in the North and South, especially for ... A: I don't think there was much difference between what men and women thought. Opinions were generally ... | |
| Private Arthur Gillass | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My GGGGGGGrandfather was enlisted in the PA Contential Art. Reg (Mid Atlantic w/ Captain Andrew ... A: I don't know that there is a specific list of who crossed the Delaware with Washington, but Captain ... | |
| difference in intellectual opinion | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: what would you say is the main difference between the intellectual elite during the time of the ... A: It is, of course, rather difficult to generalize about an entire generation. There are a wide ... | |
| Why was Abraham Lincoln a great president? | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: There seems to be a lot more specific reasons why he was not a great president-- he took gross ... A: President Lincoln face the greatest crisis to this nation since it had been created. The secession ... | |
| US History | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Could you educate me how and/or why trade had such a significant impact on relations between ... A: Trade was the main reason that Europeans ventured to America. At first Columbus hoped to establish ... | |
| history | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Who was the most important woman in the bombing or atack of Pearl Harbor and what did she do. A: In 1941 women did not have any significant leadership roles in either the Japanese or American ... | |
| Question based around Lew Wallace. | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a photograph of a man in which, I cannot figure out whom he is. I found his photograph along ... A: Unfortunately, I cannot identify this person. I would suspect that if you have researched this, you ... | |
| us history | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: what role did france play in america winning its independence A: France was America's closest ally during the Revolution. The King of France provided much needed ... | |
| State Banks vs. National Bank | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a debate tomorrow on Jefferson (state banks) versus Hamilton (national bank) Im on ... A: Jefferson was not really a part of this debate. He was not in Congress at the time of this ... | |
| mexican-american war | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: should the united states construct a memorial to this war within the united states? why or why not A: Personally, I don't see the point of such a Memorial. The Federal Government built memorials for ... | |
| civil war weopons | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My name is Shaelyn Stohl and I am from Idaho Falls,and I am writing a paper for my English class on ... A: At the beginning of the war, there was no real standardization. Different units had all sorts of ... | |
| U. S. History II/civil war | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: what was the growth of monopolies before the Civil War? Was it land and industry? and how did the ... A: In the period of the early 19th century, before the industrial revolution really got into full ... | |
| Us History | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My question is "How did the documents of the new American nation create a new political identity ... A: Well, I don't really think the documents "created" anything. The documents reflected the political ... | |
| US History | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: What were Hamilton's economic and political plans and how did they serve to divide the nation and ... A: 1. Most colonists considered themselves Englishmen. People do not commit treason and overthrow ... | |
| US History | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: What were Hamilton's economic and political plans and how did they serve to divide the nation and ... A: I'm not sure I would credit/blame Hamilton alone for dividing the nation and creating political ... | |
| Crispus Attucks | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Who was Crispus Attucks and what historical significance did he have on the Boston Massacre and ... A: Well, I'm not sure I would use that term. A martyr is someone who voluntarily dies for their ... | |
| Crispus Attucks | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Who was Crispus Attucks and what historical significance did he have on the Boston Massacre and ... A: Crispus Attucks was an extremely minor figure in the events leading up to the American Revolution. ... | |
| British & Colonial Currency | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I was studying about the American colonies on my own and got to the part about the different taxes ... A: The colonies did not have any official currency. Most currencies of that day were backed by gold or ... | |
| us history | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: i have to make a magazine of world war ii and i need to explain americas changing wartime foreign ... A: FDR made his "four freedoms" speech in January 1941, while Europe was already at war but before the ... | |
| statehood | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: When a territory became a state, did it have an obligation to swear allegiance to the us ... A: The framers certainly foresaw adding more States. They grant the authority to Congress to add ... | |
| statehood | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: When a territory became a state, did it have an obligation to swear allegiance to the us ... A: The Constitution does not require much of anything for admission. The only thing is days is "New ... | |
| Civil War History | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: In your opinion, what was the most important factor in starting the civil war and, what was the ... A: I would say the main spark that led to Civil War was the election of Abraham Lincoln. The election ... | |
| Hessian raid on Pa. farm | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: There is a story that Hessian soldiers looking to arrest Bucks County Pa. farmer/patriot Henry ... A: Like you, I find this story, at least as far as the date goes, to be rather dubious. On Aug. 27, ... | |
| American Revolution | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: What were the issues among creditors and debtors during and after the American Revolution? A: British merchants had sold a great deal of goods to the colonies on credit. When war broke out, ... | |
| US History | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I am stuck with finding information for the timeline 1823-1836. Can you tell me how capatilism, ... A: You may find this timeline helpful: http://www.animatedatlas.com/timeline.html At the time, ... | |
| industrialization | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Were there ways to achieve the benefits to industrialization without its social costs, or did the ... A: Theoretically, it would be possible to ameliorate the negative aspects of industrialization as they ... | |
| Progressivism | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have to write an essay on the prompt "Did Progressivism fail?" My stance is that yes, it did fail, ... A: I'm not sure I agree with your view. Most of the issues sought by the movement: women's suffrage, ... | |
| Anti Federalist | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: What would the United States may have looked like had the Anti federalist won their point in the ... A: The anti-federalists had many problems with the Constitution. First, they probably would not have ... | |
| Deguello Flag | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have been unable to find a picture of the Deguello Flag flown by the Alamo, I saw a you tube video ... A: Traditionally, the red flag meant that no prisoners would be taken. This was often used with the ... | |
| HELP!!! | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: What were the implications(on England and the Colonies) of the declaratory act? The purpose? What ... A: The Declaratory Act simply declared that Parliament had the right to make laws for the colonies, ... | |
| US History | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: How did the British and the American ways of viewing representative government differ? How did these ... A: I'm assuming you are asking about differing view at the time of the Revolution. Most British ... | |
| History | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: What might have caused some people to become Loyalists? In what ways did the Articles of ... A: I don't think too many people had to "become" loyalists. Prior to the Revolution, virtually all ... | |
| AP US History | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: What fear did Congress have on Lincoln's 10% Plan? A: Lincoln proposed that a State that had seceded could rejoin the Union after 10% of its population ... | |
| Rivers in American Revolution battles | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for help compiling a list of Revolutionary War battles where rivers played an important ... A: Of course the most famous river incident of the revolution was probably Washington's crossing of the ... | |
| Chivalry:Is it dead or just latent? | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: “Chivalry: Is it dead or just latent?” – 10 Questions for a Historian 1. What does our history ... A: 1. Different civilizations throughout history have treated relations between men and women ... | |
| The Roaring twenties | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: What was the luxurious living of the twenties like? What kind of things would they be doing in their ... A: The 1920's began many of the modern conveniences which were enjoyed for the first time. Electricity ... | |
| European settlement | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Troy I'm hoping you can help me. When the europeans settled in the new world, what was their ... A: I would argue that greater wealth was the primary goal of most colonization in the Americas. At ... | |
| Revolutionary War land grants | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I were viewing a farmhouse for sale built in the 1800's originally on a 124 acre parcel ... A: Both the Continental government and State governments offered land to soldiers as a bounty for ... | |
| history | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Im having a hard time with these true or false questions and would really appreciate the help ... A: The first one is true. Although Jefferson tended to be a strict constructionist prior to taking ... | |
| Parliament vs Colonists | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am having a little bit of trouble coming up with a substantial answer for this one...I was hoping ... A: Parliament did not think the Townsend Acts would be very controversial. They were designed to ... | |
| China's policy towards North Korea nuclear program | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Although China knows North Korea is going a little over board in testing nuclear missile, Beijing ... A: I think your argument is correct. The Chinese have a textbook realist foreign policy focused almost ... | |
| Economic consequences of the civil war. | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Specifically, what were the economic consequences of the Civil War (between 1865 and 1880) with ... A: I suppose the biggest economic result was the loss of the slave labor force in the southern and ... | |
| Symbols of the 13 colonies | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: My class is learning about the the American Revolution. I need to write a small report about the 13 ... A: The other major symbol for each colony would probably be their great seal. Seals were used to mark ... | |
| the radical republicans | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: What were the real accomplishments of the radical republicans during the years 1865-1877? ANSWER: ... A: What happened is that lots of people did not like them. Civil rights for minorities was not ... | |
| the radical republicans | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: What were the real accomplishments of the radical republicans during the years 1865-1877? A: The primary accomplishments involved freeing the slaves and granting them the basic rights of ... | |
| Roanoke Croatons | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: How come the indian tribes of the surrounding area of the Roanoke settlement didn't physically fight ... A: Not all tribes reacted the same to the English Presence. Some area tribes tried to maintain good ... | |
| Mexican-American War | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Would you have supported the war with Mexico? A: It is rather difficult to predict how one would act if one were raised in a different time. ... | |
| North-south communications | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: If President Lincoln was about to return to Cooper Union and make an extremely important speech on ... A: During the Civil War, travel between north and south was remarkably porous. Civilians could pass ... | |
| Alexander Hamilton | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: What did Alexander Hamilton contribute to the Battle of king's Mountain? A: As far as I know, nothing. Hamilton was on Washington's staff in 1780. Washington's army was up ... | |
| How Come "Dollar" was used in 18th Century? | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I'm viewing the TV series "John Adams". When he was in Holland around 1780 he asked for a loan of ... A: You are correct that the US dollar did not come into existence until the late 1780's and did not ... | |
| U.S. History | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: "I am not, nor ever have been in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political ... A: The quote is from one of Lincoln's speeches in the Lincoln Douglas debates. He goes on to say that ... | |
| The Civil War | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: How did the Union propose to finance the war? How successful was this? What was the effecton the ... A: As the Civil War was not exactly planned, and initially was thought by many that it would be over ... | |
| Salem Witch Trials | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm researching the Salem Witch Trials for a History Day project. I'm required to ask an expert some ... A: There are still groups and countries which attempt to suppress witchcraft and kill or execute ... | |
| American Citizen/Not British Subject | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what year(1776? 1783? 1787?) an American born before, during, and after the American ... A: Colonists were pretty much considered British Subjects by everyone until the Declaration of ... | |
| US History | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Explain why Americans were susceptible to the expansionist impulses of manifest destiny in the 1840s A: I guess the short answer is "because they could." Because the Indians could not put up a serious ... | |
| history, 19th century | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Choose what you think were the two most significant early 19th century reform movements, tell why ... A: By far, the most significant reform movement of the early 19th Century was the Abolition movement. ... | |
| U.S History | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Why did late nineteenth-century presidential elections tend to focus on the personalities of the ... A: I am not sure I agree with the premise of your question. Late 19th Century elections focused a ... | |
| Redcoats | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: my question is, why did the British Army wear redcoats for? I know it had to do with cheap die but ... A: You are correct that the price of the dye was a major factor in the original selection. During the ... | |
| federalists and whigs | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: okay sorry for asking the same question twice i just didnt get the answer from my last question bc i ... A: Ok, here it is again: The Whigs were essentially the same as the federalists. The Federalist Party ... | |
| u.s. history (federalists and whigs) | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: how were the federalists and whigs similar? (More specifically focusing in ways of ideology, ... A: The Whigs were essentially the same as the federalists. The Federalist Party slowly faded away ... | |
| civil war photography | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Since you are an expert on the civil war i am hoping that you will know about the effect photography ... A: I'm not sure that photography had much affect on the war itself. Photos were not printed in ... | |
| WW1 | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: How did WW1 effect the U.S. economy, and how it changed the federal government? A: US involvement in WWI was relatively short and did not have any appreciable long term impact on the ... | |
| civil war nurses | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I am researching the dress of the civil war nurse. I am looking to join a reenactment group, and ... A: There were no official nurse uniforms as such. Dorthea Dix, who as in charge of nursing for the ... | |
| American Revolution | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: To what extent had the colonists developed a sense of their identity and unity as Americans by the ... A: Most colonists considered themselves to be British subjects, even after the war began. It was not ... | |
| History | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: What was the goal of the state goverments once the war for independence was over? A: I'm not really sure I understand your question. The goals of the State governments were to govern ... | |
| Manifest Destiny | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Can you list three or four ways the manifest destiny's impact on foreign policy? A: Manifest Destiny was the idea that the US was destined to take over virtually all of North America. ... | |
| US History - Federal Goverment | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: How much did federal goverments do for blacks between 1865 & 1960? A: The main advance for blacks took place right after the end of the Civil War in 1865. The 13th ... | |
| US History | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: It is right for America to intervene in foreign conflicts A: I guess this is a matter of debate. Different people come to different conclusions. I think the ... | |
| Jacksonian Era | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: The Jacksonian period has been celebrated as the era of the "common man." To what extent did the ... A: Certainly the period saw an increased involvement of free white males in the political process. In ... | |
| Justice in America | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I am righting a term paper with a free topic, so I decided to choose the topic, "What makes a ... A: What constitutes "justice" may mean many different things to different people. Many agree that a ... | |
| The Battle at Gettysburg | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: my name is Ali, and I recently got an assignment in social studies on the civil war. My teacher ... A: Food was pretty miserable. Much of the time soldiers lived of whatever they could take from the ... | |
| the alien and sedition act | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I need help with an essay question.. According to their critics why were the policies of Hamilton, ... A: Many Americans saw the Federalist goal of a stronger central government as a real danger to their ... | |
| Columbus | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I've to write an essay about Columbus but I don't know what points I should include. If you can give ... A: I suppose your answer depends on who you are. As a person or European descent who enjoys the many ... | |
| Independance | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: How did Mexico gaining Independence affect the US? A: The main effect for the US was that after independence, Mexico could not depend on Spain to defend ... | |
| colonists | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: how did colonists fish in the 1700s A: Most fishing was done the same what it has been done for thousands of years. Ships would go out on ... | |
| Civil War - Reconstruction | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: Why do you think Lincoln did not abolish slavery everywhere in the United States? He did free about ... A: Prior to the war, no one believed that the President had the authority to interfere with state law ... | |
| American Politics 1790s | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I've got a question on an essay I'm assigned to write for class.. "Evaluate the relative importance ... A: In the 1790's the US was just getting started with its new federal government. There were lots of ... | |
| Changes made to the Declaration of Independence | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: How can I summarize the changes and deletions that the Continental Congress made to Jefferson's ... A: When Jefferson was asked to write a first draft of the Declaration, he simply sat down and wrote ... | |
| Native Americans/African Slaves | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: In the colonies, how did the Native Americans impact the African Slaves? A: Most Native Americans had little interaction with African slaves. In some cases, tribes gave ... | |
| gettysburg address | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I bought a handwritten Gettysburg address in an old silver frame the other day, it was it is on what ... A: I cannot speak to the authenticity of the document you have found. I can say there are five known ... | |
| Religon in america | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: what was the religious conditions in America during the 1700s? i need a answer quick thankyou! A: I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "conditions". Most of New England was populated by Puritans ... | |
| US HISTORY - Civil War | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: What do you think would have happened if the North had attempted to punish all Confederate soldiers ... A: This is, of course, speculation, but I am happy to give my opinion. Doing so would have meant the ... | |
| Please help :( | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently started taking online classes,because i want to graduate early so i can attend college ... A: The quote was actually written in answering the criticism that the Senate would not be elected by ... | |
| U.S. History | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: What was the result of the Native Americans quest of moving west? A: The Native Americans who moved west did not do so out of choice. They were forced out of their ... | |
| The Battle at Gettysburg | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: my name is Ali, and I recently got an assignment in social studies on the civil war. My teacher ... A: Most soldiers were farmers, or more accurately the sons of farmers. They grew up in small towns ... | |
| Colonial Rhode Island | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Was this colony created for a particular religious group? Are there any documents or laws insuring ... A: Rhode Island was founded by colonists from Massachusetts who disagreed with the strict Puritan ... | |
| Weapon Inventions During Civil War | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: Which weapon invention, in your opinion, was the most important in terms of impact on the outcome of ... A: There were many innovations during the Civil War, including the first iron ships, first multi-man ... | |
| American History | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I need help answering thisWhat were the ideological origins of the American justification for ... A: The founders justified independence on the social contract theory of government. This theory ... | |
| u.s history | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: how did the french and indian war alter the ideological ideas of the american colonies and the ... A: I don't think the war affected ideologies of either the colonies or the British. Their ideologies ... | |
| American History | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: how did congress pay the revolutionary war? A: The Continental Congress paid for virtually nothing during most of the war. Most of the cost was ... | |
| Reluctant revolutionaries | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Why were some Americans reluctant to pursue their independence from Britain. A: If you put yourself in their circumstances, you might ask how could anyone not be reluctant. At the ... | |
| native americans | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know who were the first Indian settlers in Plainfield, Il besides the Potawatomi ... A: The Potawatomi were the dominant tribe at the time Europeans first encountered the area. ... | |
| republican victory of 1800 | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Thomas Jefferson referred to the Republican victory as the _?_ of 1800 A: The reference of the win in 1800 is sometimes called the Revolution of 1800. Also, it is important ... | |
| help | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: what was the revolution movement really about? the amount of taxation? Was the revolution truly a ... A: The American Revolution was not really about the amount of taxation. The taxes imposed by the ... | |
| hi | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: why, basically, have the american people been drawn into all general world wars since 1688? A: I'm not sure exactly which wars you are referencing. In 1688, there were very few Americans at all. ... | |
| Unity of the American people pre- revolution | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: To What Extent had the Americans developed a sense of their identity and unity by the eve of the ... A: Prior to the Revolution, there was very little American identity. If colonists were unified in ... | |
| history | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: What religious and cultural beliefs justified the killing of native Americans and the destruction of ... A: Unfortunately, there was not anything particularly strange or unusual about the destruction of the ... | |
| hello | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: why do we popularly refer to world war 1 and world war 2, when there have been nine world wars since ... A: I'm not sure I really have a good answer as to how popular names for wars evolve. Generally, Europe ... | |
| hi | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: can you help? If france instead of britain had won the duel for america, would the 13 colonies ever ... A: It is, of course, impossible to say exactly what would happen in an alternate history. However, I ... | |
| us history | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: can you please answer thisif France instead of Britain had won the duel for america, would the ... A: It is, of course, impossible to say exactly what would happen in an alternate history. However, I ... | |
| early u.s. history | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: troy, I have two questions for you and i would really appreciate your help! #1. How valid is this ... A: 1. The year 1763 was a very significant year. It saw the end of the French and Indian War, giving ... | |
| military age requirement in 1890s | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Troy - I am writing a story that happened during the Spanish-American war. Was there a minimum age ... A: The enlistment age during the Span-Am War was 18. However, there were a number of 16 year olds who ... | |
| Lafayette - who joined him from France | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find information that may assist many people in a genealogical search for parents of ... A: Sorry, I am not aware of any references to this person. You may want to try the Daughters of the ... | |
| history | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: What do you consider the most important event in the past 10 years and why? ANSWER: Hi Rick, ... A: The world changed greatly after the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, so changes ... | |
| history | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: What do you consider the most important event in the past 10 years and why? A: Probably the most significant world changing event of the last 10 years was the attack on 9/11. It ... | |
| purposely gridlocked | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Purposely gridlocked. If we had an efficient government, that was not gridlocked, would our ... A: It is hard to say. Certainly the founding fathers generally believed that the idea of checks and ... | |
| us history | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: What were the simularities and differences in the early development of the colonies Virginia and ... A: They were settled by different types of people. New England was primarily settled by a community of ... | |
| us history | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Why did new england's religious and political institutions become far more democratic that those in ... A: One reasons was probably that aristocrats did not settle in New England. Most who settled there ... | |
| us history | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: What were the simularities and differences in the early development of the colonies Virginia and ... A: Both colonies faced many of the same hardships and challenges: near starvation, the need to build a ... | |
| Colonial Delaware in 1700s | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: What was the society like in colonial delaware? Like what was the family structure and the men and ... A: Firstly, if you lived in Delaware in the 1700's you were likely to be an Indian. The total ... | |
| puritans/indians | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: how did the puritans obtain indian lands? A: The Puritans developed a pattern that was unfortunately played out by others throughout much of US ... | |
| Washington crossing the Delaware | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Who was with Washington while crossing the Delaware. Not who is depicted in the painting but who was ... A: Unfortunately, I don't have a complete list of all soldiers who participated in the crossing. ... | |
| 1890 to 1910 Italian immigration history of Jersey City, N.J | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My grandmother's uncle lived on Hudson Street in Jersey City, New Jersey having moved there from ... A: I don't really know much about the ethnic segregation in the neighborhoods, but Jersey City was a ... | |
| WWII | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I currently have to write a 1200 word essay on "How the Second World War helped create Israel" I ... A: There was a Zionist movement for Jews to return to Israel around the turn of the century. However, ... | |
| Manumission in America | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Do you know what the laws were (In America) concerning freeing slaves? What was the approximate ... A: It was legal for an owner to free slaves and some did so (a well known example is George Washington, ... | |
| Manumission in America | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Do you know what the laws were (In America) concerning freeing slaves? What was the approximate ... A: The American Revolution and its ideal regarding freedom and equality began the debate over slavery. ... | |
| European Colonization of the Americas | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Ok ive tried looking up up other colonies beside the middle colonies,new ... A: There were generally 13 colonies that made the original 13 States (although the actual colonial ... | |
| pre civil war equipment? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Troy, I have a round leather covered wooden case that the top opens up on (simular to a small ... A: It is an interesting piece. Definitely US Army, not a militia piece or anything. I still cannot ... | |
| Early US History | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: In what ways might the European encounter with the Americas be seen as a disaster, and in what ways ... A: For the natives living in the Americas, it was certainly a disaster. Many were kill outright by ... | |
| Military Ranks in the American Revolution | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in the military ranks of both the American and British soldiers during the ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was trying to find a complete list of all the ranks ... | |
| Seven Years War | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: During the Seven Years War there was a debate about who should pay for the War. Some say the English ... A: The Seven Years war was started by the British Colonies (George Washington and the Virginia militia ... | |
| Revolution | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Canada was a British holding prior to the Revolution. Why were they not asked to participate in the ... A: Canada had not been a British colony for very long. It had been a French colony until the Treaty of ... | |
| Constitutional Convention | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: who became the chairman of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention? A:Abraham Lincoln ... A: None of your options are correct. Of the four choices, Franklin was the only one even at the ... | |
| gambling | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: What federal agency investigates gaming law infractions? A: Most federal law enforcement actions, including those for federal laws related to gambling are ... | |
| YORKTOWN BATTLE | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Is there a list of the dead from the Battle of Yorktown, Rev. War? Also, where would those who died ... A: Casualty lists from the American Revolution are very incomplete compared to records from later wars. ... | |
| 7 years War | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: What was the 7 years war, and how did it influence the formation of the U.S.? A: The seven years war, aka the French and Indian War gave Britain full control over most of North ... | |
| American History | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: 1. Did any European powers shape the manner in which British colonizers behaved and where they ... A: British colonists settled in North America because all of South and Central America had already been ... | |
| American War of independance | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I'd to know to what extent did the Boston tea Party contribute to the American War of Independence? ... A: The Boston Tea Party was one of many events in a chain that led to revolution. When Bostonians ... | |
| U.S. History Slavery 1850-1861 | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: What factors of slavery led to the secession of the south from the north causing the civil war? A: The basic problem was that the north and south were growing more divided over slavery. Northerners ... | |
| Reconstruction question | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: Should Reconstruction be considered a failure? Does the fact that the 14th and 15th Amendments laid ... A: I suppose whether or not you consider Reconstruction to be a success or failure depends upon what ... | |
| After Independece | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: The United States gained its independence from Great Britain in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty ... A: I would say the most serious issues were potential war with France or England as those two were at ... | |
| arms race | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: ive got a researach assignment and im a little stuck on even where to start!! so i was wondering ... A: The willingness to use nuclear weapons if vital interests were attacked has always been US policy ... | |
| arms race | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: ive got a researach assignment and im a little stuck on even where to start!! so i was wondering ... A: One could make the assertion that the US was more responsible. The US always had more nuclear ... | |
| History | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: can you please help me to answer the question that: What were the main characteristics of the “new ... A: The conservative movement was largely a reaction to the Great Society push of the LBJ Administration ... | |
| history | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: can you help me to answer the question that: How did Ronald Reagan shift the meanings of freedom ... A: Ever since the New Deal, through the 1970's much of the US focus on "freedom" was in providing more ... | |
| Air Force | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently had you answer a question on the Civil War because I am involved in a spreadsheet on ... A: Good to know the exact dates. My point was only that the what became the independent branch called ... | |
| U. S. history. | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: My question is Compare and Contrast the foreign policy of United States in WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. I ... A: Typically an answer like this would focus on the internationalists vs. isolationist sentiments of ... | |
| Navy Ratings | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently had you answer a question on the Civil War because I am involved in a spreadsheet on ... A: Ok, that makes sense of the the Air Force reference in your original question (although it was the ... | |
| Navy Ratings | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I recently had you answer a question on the Civil War because I am involved in a spreadsheet on ... A: I'm not familiar with the ones you list here. You can find a list of Civil War naval ranks here: ... | |
| Industrial Revolution | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: If you could help me with a topic which I have limited knowledge, I would be extremely grateful. ... A: 1. The world population did increase during the industrial revolution time period. Much of this is ... | |
| Union Units In The Civil War | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Were there units from Virginia and North Carolina fighting for the Union in the Civil War? I am part ... A: Yes, there were units from all Confederate State (except South Carolina) fighting for the Union. ... | |
| American Independence | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to know what you think contributed most to America gaining its independence. What is its ... A: Of course no one event by itself could have triggered independence, but one of the main events that ... | |
| Americas in the 1600s | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: What was the environment (animals, land, food crops) like in the Americas before the industrial ... A: As you might guess, there were many more plants and animals, and far fewer people. Some are still ... | |
| nuclear power | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: what type of nuclear power was there during the world war 2? A: There was no use of nuclear power during WWII. While there were a few experiments, those were ... | |
| Child Labor | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: 1.Inyour opinion, was child labor a big part of American History? why? 2.Do you think child labor ... A: Throughout most of history it was the norm for children to go to work at an early age. Most ... | |
| 17th Century Medical Practices | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: What types of medical treatments were used in the sothern colonies up to pre-Civil War times? This, ... A: I am not particularly an expert on early medical practices, but basically there was very little ... | |
| Iranian Hostage Crisis | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: 1. How did the Iranian Hostage Crisis affect our relationship with Iran today? 2. How did the ... A: When Iran took hostage members of the US Embassy in Iran, it violated centuries old practices that ... | |
| KKK's affect on America | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you knew about the KKK during the reconsruction and the 1900's. Thank you very much. ... A: Reconstruction was the military occupation of the south after the Civil War. Its purpose was to ... | |
| u.s. history | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: What are the differences between the Alien and Sedition Act 1798 and the Patriot Act 2001? A: These are really completely different laws doing very different things. Both were passed in ... | |
| The Great Depression | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Michael, my name is Peter and i am a 8th grader working on a research project on the great ... A: FDR helped to return confidence to the economy over several years. The New Deal helped to alleviate ... | |
| The Cuban Missile Crisis | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: How were Americans affected by the Cuban Missile Crisis? A: The Cuban Missile Crisis threatened to destroy the entire world. Fortunately, it did not reach ... | |
| History question | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a history question that is stumping me.... I am trying to figure out and put together the ... A: The Industrial Revolution did not really get started in the US until the early 1800's, so for the ... | |
| child labor | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is Zachary. I am doing a research project on child labor, and was hoping you could answer a ... A: Child labor has been banned in most of the world. In the US, it has been banned for several ... | |
| Aftermath of Gettysburg | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: my name is Karen, and I'm writing a paper explaining in detail the different effects of the ... A: If General Lee had won Gettysburg, he would have had control of Pennsylvania and could have marched ... | |
| End of Cold War | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: What were the significance of the Marshall Pan? And how did it impact on the Cold War? ANSWER: Hi ... A: The Cold War was a fight primarily between the US and USSR. In the 1990's the USSR broke apart as a ... | |
| jim crow | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Troy. My name is Houston and i am doing a 8th grade project on the Jim Crow laws. i was hoping that ... A: The term "Jim Crow" was the nickname given to laws that required people of different races to keep ... | |
| Salem Witch Trials | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Troy! My name is Raisa and i am an 8th grader in Washington. I am doing a research project for my ... A: Other than as a memory, I am not sure the Salem Witch Trials had a lasting effect. The events ... | |
| Marshall Plan | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: What were the significance of the Marshall Pan? And how did it impact on the Cold War? A: The Marshall Plan was a US plan to provide funds to European countries after WWII so they could ... | |
| The Battle of Gettysburg | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: we are students who are making a documentary about Gettysburg. Our teacher requires us to interview ... A: The Battle of Gettysburg was the last major attempt by the South to take the war to the north. ... | |
| U.S HISTORY | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Who wrote the declaration of independence? A: The text of the Declaration was a collaborative effort by the Continental Congress. Dozens of ... | |
| History | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: can you discuss the causes of the affluence of American society in the 1950s and 1960s? Also can you ... A: The main reason for the changes in the 1950's and 60's was the fact that the US had built up a huge ... | |
| Medical In Revolutionary War | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I cannot find any medical facts during the revolutionary war. Can you guve me some facts or an ... A: There was very little in the way of medical care during the Revolution. More soldiers on both sides ... | |
| Malcolm X | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Troy, My name is Jack and I am a 10th grader at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton. I am doing ... A: I'll say up front that although I am familiar with Malcom X's life, I am not particularly an expert ... | |
| Isolationism essay | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: i have to write an essay..and i have never done this before so i dont know where to start. This is ... A: For the first 100 years after Washington, the US was relatively isolationist in the sense that it ... | |
| colonial NY | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: economic characteristics of the colony.(what produced in ny What were the major industries?How di ... A: When NY was a colony, there were no major industries as this was prior to the industrial revolution. ... | |
| taxation or tariffs in 18th century America | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am doing an art history project, and have been unable to find information regarding if there was ... A: I am not aware of any particular black market in artwork, or specific tariffs that targeted art. ... | |
| u.s. history | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Why did the U.S. want control of Hawaii, Phillipines, Cuba, Midway, and Guam in the late 1800's? A: The US saw territorial expansion as a part of the American experience. After taking control of most ... | |
| World War I/II | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: How did the process of American entry into World War II compare with the way the country got into ... A: The main difference was that the US was attacked during WWII. In WWI, war started in Europe in ... | |
| 55 framers of the constitution | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a paper on the Constitution. Is it true: the US constitution was a product of the ... A: There were no immediate outside influences. All of the work of the Convention was done in secret, ... | |
| Declaration of Independence | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me in regards to how Americans decided for Independence. With all ... A: John Locke's basic premise was that government's basic purpose was to protect certain basic rights: ... | |
| Declaration of Independence | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me why the declaration of independence was passed when it was and ... A: The Declaration was not really "passed" by any formal body. The Continental Congress was really a ... | |
| Seven Years War | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I've been doing my homework about the Seven Years War for the past few days and until now, I'm still ... A: To understand the chain of events that led to Revolution, it is important to back up a bit. After ... | |
| american democracy and civil rights | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: i have a question for you. how would you explain the development of democracy and civil rights from ... A: The move of democracy during the early 19th century was a slow spread of the right to vote from the ... | |
| Revolutionary War | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Was there a flag color to denote an area for medical treatment, I had heard it was green. Can you ... A: There may be others who know more than I do about this subject, but my understanding is that there ... | |
| American History before 1877 | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I am 1st year student and taking American History before 1887. I am being stuck in this question and ... A: The new governments varied before the Revolution from colony to colony, and the new States also ... | |
| American History | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I am 1st year student and taking American History before 1887. I am being stuck in this question and ... A: The new governments varied before the Revolution from colony to colony, and the new States also ... | |
| constitutionality of national bank | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: hope you can help, I need to compare the arguments of Jefferson and Hamilton for and against the ... A: Both Jefferson and Hamilton were in the Cabinet at the time of the debates on the First Bank of the ... | |
| General History | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: .. I have been stuck on this question for about 2 days now... Mark the event which happened first ... A: The pull out was a process, but most credit President Hayes with pulling the last occupying troops ... | |
| american imperialism | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: what is an attempt to introduce christianity and "civilization" to the inferior races of the world? A: It sounds like you are talking about the missionary movement. Missionaries from many advanced ... | |
| Andrew Jackson | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey Michael. In my U.S. History class at school we are going to have a debate on Andrew Jackson. ... A: Andrew Jackson spent his entire military career in command of armies, hardly what I would call a ... | |
| Transcntinental Railroad - Chinese labor force | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: Troy, I am looking for some very specific stories about the Chinese-American experience during the ... A: Unfortunately, I am not aware of any biographical works involving Chinese workers. Immigration laws ... | |
| Government and Politics. | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Why was the Boston Tea Party important? A: The Boston Tea Party resulted in the Retaliatory Act by Britain. These acts helped to unify ... | |
| Life in 1874 | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I am composing a "letter" to my son, who is in 5th grade. It is supposed to be written as if we were ... A: I suppose much of everyday life would depend on what you did for living. At the time, most people ... | |
| King of America | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Has a sovereign ever been crowned on American soil? A: I suppose it depends on how you define Royalty. Hawaii had been ruled by Kings and Queens. I ... | |
| American History | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: A Few Good Men Captain John Smith stated, "For in Virginia, a plain Soldier that can use a Pick-axe ... A: Knights were nobility. They fought in battle when needed and helped to command military forces. ... | |
| Civil War | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a rebuttal for my history class. my topic was on South was treated too harshly after ... A: Scalawags were southerners who cooperated with the Northern military occupation. Carpetbaggers were ... | |
| Confederate currency | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Regarding Confederate currency, if you were a Southener, how did you initially obtain Confederate ... A: At the time, most currency was issued as a note redeemable for gold or silver. In other words, a ... | |
| Manifest Destinty | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: In the 20th century, how has Manifest Destiny come into play in America? A: Manifest Destiny was really a 19th Century phenomenon. It was the idea that the US was destined to ... | |
| Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists and today's dem and republican parties | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: What exactly is the relationship between the federalists and the anti-federalists and todays ... A: Society has really change considerably since the days of federalists and anti-federalists. ... | |
| States' Rights | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Do you think the southern states had the right to secede, causing the civil war? A: I think this is a case where "might makes right" so to speak. If the States had had the power, ... | |
| Industrial Revolution | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: How did American farm production increase despite fewere people living in rural areas during the ... A: The industrial revolution was all about getting greater productivity per person by using machines. ... | |
| the revolutionary war and bill of rights | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: i would just like some key point that will help me if you may. ... A: Take a look at the Declaration of Independence. When you get passed the first paragraph, it is ... | |
| Civil War | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I am going to be having a debate in my grade 11 history class. I researched a lot on my topic but ... A: Southerners were treated harshly because they were seen as having destroying the Union by trying to ... | |
| Civil War | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am going to be having a debate in my grade 11 history class. I researched a lot on my topic but ... A: The argument made by southerners after the war was that they were under military occupation. If the ... | |
| The War of 1812 | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Why is the war of 1812 called the second war for independence? what caused the war? what did it ... A: When the British signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution, many of them thought ... | |
| Black WWI Soldiers in Quartermaster Corp | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: Whom should I contact for information on James McGhee and Melvin A. Rahmings, WWI soldiers in ... A: The US Archives Administration keeps military records for individuals. However, you cannot access ... | |
| US History | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: What were the differences in motive and experience between Spain, England and France in the New ... A: Spain came in with the idea of military domination of the local people and to loot the natural ... | |
| American history | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: By the 1890s, how did Cubans view Spanish rule? A: Like with any controversial situation, I am sure many Cubans had many different views on the matter. ... | |
| History | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: what where the consequences of disobeying at the time of Jim Crow Laws to black people. A: Jim Crow laws mandated segregation in many public facilities and public accommodations. Like any ... | |
| constitution | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an essay to do, and im needing help on this question, and then i can elaborate! PLEASE HELP! ... A: The Constitution was designed to manage a large country. Even when there were only 13 State, the US ... | |
| redcoats | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Why did the British chose the color red as their uniforms? Also could you send me links when you ... A: In the mid 1600's when the Parliament was developing the modern uniform, it chose to use blue. ... | |
| Brown vs. Board of Education | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been conducting some research and I was hoping that you could maybe give me some insight. My ... A: I think the Civil Rights movement was the defining domestic policy event of the post war period. ... | |
| American History: 19th century presidents | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Why did the late 19th century presidential elections tend to focus on personalities rather than the ... A: I'm not sure I agree with your premise. Many 19th Century elections focused very heavily on ... | |
| Securities and Exchange Commission | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I need help with this question for U.S. History. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's program for ... A: 1. B Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 2. A Federal Emergency Relief Administration 3. C ... | |
| social contract | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Was the social contract ever broken in U.S. history?Ii thought maybe, by Lincoln, but I am not ... A: The Social Contract is a rather vague and ambiguous notion. So I'm not sure there is a clear ... | |
| Free Coinage | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: What are some cons to the free coinage of silver in the 19th century? What consequences would arise ... A: The debate over free silver was really a debate over inflation and debts. America had found ... | |
| Gettysberg Address Drafts | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if any of the 5 drafts of the Gettysberg Address include the words "that this ... A: None of the drafts are signed. Since the drafts were meant to be used as a speech, it would not be ... | |
| American History | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My question is about land ownership before and after the American Revolution. As I understand it, ... A: Different colonies had different methods for land acquisition and ownership. For example, all of ... | |
| history | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: who were the major native American cultures that existed at the time of Columbus' arrival? A: Much of the Americas were populated by relatively unorganized tribal groups of extended families. ... | |
| George Washington's views on foreign policy | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: What were George Washington's views on foreign policy? Did the policy fit the nations needs at the ... A: Washington's foreign policy positions were very much defined by the situation of the time. The US ... | |
| america history | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: what lesson did Roosevelt draw from the 1934 election? A: I imagine FDR learned many lessons from the 1934 mid-term elections. But probably the main one was ... | |
| american goverment | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: what are the benefits of democracy A: The primary benefit of democracy is that most people will be relatively satisfied with government. ... | |
| American Revolution -- the other side | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have spent the past 10 years or so reading a lot about the Founding Fathers and the Revolutionary ... A: Although I share your interest, I know if no good books or documentaries that really focus on the ... | |
| American History | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: How were the American Revolution and the Civil war different? A: There were, of course, many differences. Among the major ones were the fact that the Revolution was ... | |
| about the expand of america | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: how did nationalism help america expand? A: Westward expansion was an inevitability given the promise of riches and the inability of the Indian ... | |
| history | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Why did James Madison want to include a provision in the Constitution that gave the national ... A: Madison wanted to give the federal government the power to keep States in line. The delegates ... | |
| Seven Year War | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have two questions. how did the Seven Year War begin? What were the Colonists fighting for? A: The Seven Years War was basically a continuation of fighting between European Monarchs over ... | |
| American Treaty of paris | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: S. and how he particapated in the Treaty of Paris and we were wondering how the Treaty of Paris ... A: Adams was one of the chief negotiators of the Treaty of Paris of 1783. At the time, he was the US ... | |
| American History | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: What form of Imperialism did the United States use to govern Mexico? A: That seems like a rather loaded question. The US had a rather imbalanced relationship with Mexico ... | |
| Early America | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I was looking for information on Jefferson & Hamilton and how they helped build early America. I ... A: You may find the following sites helpful: http://www.alexanderhamiltonexhibition.org ... | |
| how did Political tendencies interplay with ... | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Troy how does the political tendencies between 1789 and 1861 interplay with sectional politics ... A: During this time, politics tended to divide between farmers and merchants. Farmers tended to be ... | |
| Realist Question. | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Troy. Some argue that the current Bush Administration practices the Realist theory in its Politics. ... A: I would argue that realism (acting to promote one's own national self-interest) is the norm for ... | |
| confederate currency | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: was there ever a $100,000.00 note printed during the civil war by any of the confederate states? A: I very much doubt it. The highest denomination ever issued by the Confederacy was $1000. The US ... | |
| Realist Question. | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Troy. Some argue that the current Bush Administration practices the Realist theory in its Politics. ... A: I am not sure I understand the distinction you are trying to make. Realism in foreign policy is ... | |
| Homework | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: In the 1920, why did many americans believe the country was beginning a period of unending ... A: As happens with many boom times, many people became convinced that the world had changed and would ... | |
| Washington vs Adams | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Troy, During the first election, how close did Adams come to being elected? Did he think he was ... A: Prior to Passage of the 12th Amendment, each elector got two votes. Each had to be cast for a ... | |
| Alexander Hamilton | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: Troy, I have been told that during the Revolutionary War Alexander Hamilton was a traitor. I was ... A: I am not aware of any such evidence. Hamilton certainly had his fights with Washington and was seen ... | |
| Please help us with the national history day project | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Are there any other professionals on Samuel Adams that we should know about? What do you feel are ... A: Samuel Adams was not really a major figure in the Revolution. He is best known for his opposition ... | |
| Gettysburg Address | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: How are the ideals articulated in the Gettysburg Address still relevant to our country today? A: The main point of the Gettysburg Address is that we best honor the soldiers who fought and died in a ... | |
| early history | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: 1)How did the national government under the Articles of Confederation seem incapable of addressing ... A: Under the Articles, there really was no "national" government. The government under the Articles ... | |
| Seven Years' war to American revolution | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: What new policy did the British government adopt towards the American colonists after the Seven ... A: After the war, the British began imposing new taxes on the colonies and enforcing tariff's. The ... | |
| Seven years' war | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: What new policy did the British government adopt towards the American colonists after the Seven ... A: After the war, the British began imposing new taxes on the colonies and enforcing tariff's. The ... | |
| Andrew Jackson and Women's Rights | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions pertaining to Andrew Jackson. I am in a group project in my American History ... A: I don't know that Jackson ever commented on any of these issues. There was no real women's rights ... | |
| King George III | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Are the Patriots and th eloyalist the colonies? A: I am not sure I completely understand your question. The Patriots is usually a reference to ... | |
| Acts of declaration of independence | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: What did Jefferson mean when wrote "for abolishing the free system of English laws in a neighboring ... A: He was talking about the British takeover of what is today Canada. Specifically it is a reference ... | |
| History | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: How can I describe other Civil Rights group Malcolm X? A: I am not sure what you mean by "other". There were, of course, many different groups involved in ... | |
| history | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: After the Revolution, the immediate crisis was establishing a national government. Why did the ... A: The basic problem of the Articles was that it was not designed to allow the colonies to act as a ... | |
| Vietnam war | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Your reply (6/16/2007) on the Vietnam War perpetuates the myth that the war was lost by the ... A: I suppose everyone has a different perspective on the events resulting in the end of the Vietnam ... | |
| American Revolution | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Is there a difinative document on the January 8, 1777 battle at Elizabethown, NJ, from the Hessian ... A: Elizabethtown (the town is now known as Elizabeth) is located near New York City, where British ... | |
| History-French&Indian war-lead to revolution? | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: do you agree with this? "the British victory in the French and Indian War set off a chain of events ... A: The basic argument is that the F&I war accomplished two things. First, it gave Britain undisputed ... | |
| Democracy between jefferson and jackson | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: To what extent was universal white manhood suffrage achieved? between Jefferson and Jackson? A: Suffrage, even for white males, did not become universal at that time period. However, limitations ... | |
| Gettysburg Address | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: If you were a soldier fighting the Civil War, do you think that you would enjoy hearing the Address? ... A: I suppose it would be hard to put oneself in the shoes of soldier. For many, words mean little in ... | |
| american revolution | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: can you help me analye the extent to which the American Revolution represented a radical alteraltion ... A: Prior to the American Revolution, almost all governments were run by a monarchy with inherited ... | |
| gettysburg address | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: what message did the Gettysburg address communicate to our war torn nation? A: The main point of the address was to note the sacrifices made by the Soldiers at Gettysburg and to ... | |
| migration from the south to the north | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: what were the differences in racial attitudes between the north and the south? and was the prejudice ... A: I assume we are talking about late 19th or very early 20th Century here. In the South, White ... | |
| rise and development of early American poloitcal parties | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Troy: I am having a tough time with this question. I need some help. What is the rise and fall of ... A: The first two presidents, Washington and Adams, opposed political parties. They did not join any ... | |
| The Founding Fathers | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: The Founding Fathers were committing treason when they declared themselves independent. Why were the ... A: The British did consider the Founding Fathers traitors. There is no questions that these men, who ... | |
| American Revolution Family Research | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: The link you sent me: http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/Bah/DAM/militaryrevwar.htm was and is VERY ... A: It was likely a German speaking Regiment. Germans did not come from Germany (which was actually not ... | |
| Jefferson Republicans vs Federalists | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: With respect to the federal Constitution, the Jefferson Republicans are usually characterized as ... A: One good example is the Louisiana Purchase. A strict constructionist like Jefferson should have ... | |
| us history 1780-1820 | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Why did Native Americans side with the British rather than the American colonists in the War for ... A: Some native Americans did side with the colonists during the war, but the majority either stayed ... | |
| Colonial Firearms | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find out if it was possible in colonial times (circa American Revolution) to have a ... A: It certainly was possible. Although it poses a danger to keep a loaded firearm, especially when no ... | |
| liberty | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: michael, can you please help me and provide some informtaion regarding liberty (the growth of the ... A: Probably the clearest example of the expansion of democracy was the expansion of the right to vote, ... | |
| American Revolution | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: Concerning the American Revolution, it is easy to find information concerning how much the British ... A: I'm not sure I can give a satisfactory answer to this question. Determining incomes for people of ... | |
| Family History Research, Revolutionary war | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: During the American Revolution, was it common for Hessian soldiers to desert their ranks and enlist ... A: Most soldiers did not, but it certainly did happen. Many soldiers joined the other side. Still ... | |
| American Revolution Milita | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am doing family research on John Kunckle. I have found his name on the Lancaster County Militia ... A: Unlike the Civil War, the records for the American Revolution were far less complete. There was no ... | |
| social studies | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: 1. when was the telephone invented? 2. when was the staue of liberty presented to the united states ... A: There are a number of inventors who claimed to have invented the telephone in the 1850's and 1860's, ... | |
| World War II | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: What are some of the positive outcomes from World War II? A: I suppose it depends on your perspective as to what you consider "positive," but WWII did lead to ... | |
| US HISTORY | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: what is the definition of manifest destiny, and how does it pertain to the development of the u.s? A: It was part of the justification/explanation for the westward expansion throughout the 19th Century. ... | |
| Kentucky Resolutions | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: We're studying The Kentucky Resolutions of 1798 in History right now, and a question on one of our ... A: The idea that Jefferson was trying to present was that people are always jealous of power. They do ... | |
| history | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: the indirect and direct cause leading american revolution against british what effect did the 7yr ... A: Basically, the Revolution was a dispute over whether Britain had the right to assert full sovereign ... | |
| history | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Which people moved west during the manifest destiny A: Manifest Destiny was a slogan, not a time period. But the slogan was popular throughout much of the ... | |
| history | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Why is the Treaty of Tordesillas significant to US history? A: It is not particularly significant to the US. It was put in place several centuries before there ... | |
| foreign policy: 1800-1824 | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: What significance did the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine have on the United States foreign ... A: The Monroe Doctrine was largely ignored because the US did not have the military power to enforce it ... | |
| santa anna | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: do you know the where abouts of santa anna's 2nd leg is. A: Gen. Santa Anna lost his leg in a war with France in the 1830's. After that, he had a false leg. ... | |
| New England Colonial Legislature | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Were there any important pieces of colonial legislature having open or subliminal connotations to ... A: You have to remember that most colonies were controlled by Royal Governors who would not allow such ... | |
| Before the civil war | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I know the North was taking advantage if manufacturing but what kind of machines did they have? I ... A: I don't think the North had a particular advantage in inventiveness. Rather, it simply had greater ... | |
| slave census prior to 1790 | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have read some books and essays about other races being slaves before the Africans became the ... A: Other than Rhode Island, I am not aware of any census taken in the colonies prior to the 1770's. It ... | |
| new south? | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I am in AP US history II and I cannot seem to find anything on what the 'new south' was. I have an ... A: The "new south" can simply refer to the time period after the war. To that extent, the KKK and the ... | |
| New England, 1600's- 1700's | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: What was the New England Confederation? Did they fight against King Philip? My textbook does not ... A: The New England Confederation was an agreement between New England Colonies in the early 1600's. It ... | |
| restriction of civil liberties | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: How did the restriction of civil liberties play one of the main points in starting the American ... A: The whole point of the Revolution was that the colonists felt that recent British laws were eroding ... | |
| Strict vs. Loose Construction in 1800's | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: What are some examples of strict and loose construction? What were the negative and positive effects ... A: Strict construction means that people should not "construe" new powers in the Constitution. In ... | |
| HIS/301 | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a discussion question to answer for class, but I have no idea where to begin to find the ... A: Although the Articles of Confederation and the CSA were both Confederacies, the two forms of ... | |
| History | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: How is Thomas Jefferson the politician different than Jefferson the president? I know Jefferson was ... A: The most common criticism of Jefferson was that he regularly criticized earlier administrations for ... | |
| abraham licoln speech | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: How dose the Gettysburg Address affect our war-torn country A: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was designed to define the purpose of the war for maintaining a nation ... | |
| us history homework | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: #1. Relationships between Americans and Indians in the Revolutionary War were increasingly ... A: For #1, I would go with C. A few tribes supported the Americans, but most backed the British, since ... | |
| 1800-1817 | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: To what extent was "loose" and "strict" lived up to during the times of Jefferson and Madison. ... A: The idea of strict construction was that the federal government could not authorized to exercise any ... | |
| Reconstruction | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: How did Reconstruction harm ex-slaves? A: I would not say that Reconstruction harmed ex-slaves. Rather, it failed to help them sufficiently. ... | |
| Washington | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: How did Washington’s leadership ultimately bring about American victory against the overwhelming ... A: Washington's great skill as a leader was his ability to maintain his army in the face of ... | |
| Revolution | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: What decisions did native peoples face during the Revolution A: Native Americans had to decide which side to support. Most of them favored the British, who seemed ... | |
| us history | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: How was American daily life transformed by the technological innovations of the late 1800s? A: Prior to the industrial revolution, most people lived on farms and did almost everything by hand. ... | |
| US History | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: What are some of the main reasons that the colonists began to develop an "American" identity ... A: The primary reason was probably quite simply that they were living in a different part of the world, ... | |
| American History | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: When did the United States have a unitary system of government? Was this when we were colonies? Is ... A: The US has never had a unitary system of govenmnent. In a unitary sytem there is a singe central ... | |
| Hession Fighter in America | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I am researching my boyfriends grandfather. He just recently found out that his grandfather is ... A: Sounds a little confusing to me. The Hessian Army came from Hesse, which is a State in what is now ... | |
| The Scarlet Letter | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Troy: I would like to know how the male-dominated society of the Puritans came to be the ultimate ... A: The Puritans were primarily those who settled in Massachusetts, and later spread to surrounding ... | |
| did President Lincoln use this phrase in some form$ | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: our national leaders are sending them out on a task that is from God A: Not really, Lincoln did make an extended reference to the role of God in fighting during war in in ... | |
| freemasons and the treasure | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: ok so are the freemasons and the knights templar connected and could there possibly be a treasure or ... A: No one is exactly sure of the origins of the masons. Some say they go back to the ancient builders ... | |
| Louisiana Purchase | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: In what way did the Louisiana Purchase go against Jefferson's ideas? A: For year, Jefferson was considered a strict constructionist. This meant he did not think the ... | |
| Revolutionary War | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Which Native American Tribes favored the Americans to the British? A: Most of the tribes favored the British, since colonials were continually pushing westward and taking ... | |
| minimum age for enlistment | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I am investigating underage soldiers in the civil war, and I know that the accordng to federal ... A: I'm really not sure of the State statutory requirement for the age of militia members. I do know ... | |
| Treaty of Tordesillas | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: If you were given this question, what would your answer be? The Treaty of Tordesillas of 1494 ... A: The answer is B. The treaty divided up the new world between Spain and Portugal. Although what ... | |
| Puritans | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: How did the Puritans view guilt in their lives? Julie A: The Puritans were very focused on religion and in living up to the demands God placed on them to ... | |
| comparing social conditions with the old and new world | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: how would you compare and contrast social conditions in the new world with those in the old? How ... A: One of the main reasons many people left Europe was that there was no opportunity for them. Before ... | |
| French and Indian War: Britain and the Colonies | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: In what ways did the French and Indian War alter the political economic and ideological relations ... A: Up until the F&I war, Britain had been competing with France for control of North America. Part of ... | |
| Federalists and Antifederalists | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Why was there so much controversy with the Anti-feds and the Feds? Why was it so hard for them to ... A: The Federalist / Anti-Federalist split was the first major political division after the American ... | |
| Andrew Jackson... | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to ask how Andrew Jackson become President and what role did he have in Politics..a ... A: Jackson was best known by Americans as a Commanding General during the War of 1812 and as a military ... | |
| History | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: How each region of the United States developed different economic and social systems How did these ... A: Westward expansion opened up many new opportunities for economic growth. Mining, farming, and ... | |
| History | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: How each region of the United States developed different economic and social systems How did these ... A: The south developed large agricultural plantations growing cash crops for export. This created a ... | |
| history | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: how did fears of alienating the border states affect northern strategy during the war? A: The government did a number of things. First, it put a heavy military presence in those States and ... | |
| Treaty with Britain 1783 | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: My question was: Identify the two principal types of reference points to define the boundaries of ... A: The treaty placed the boundary between the United States and British possessions to the north, along ... | |
| Alexander Hamilton Quote(?) | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me if the following is an actual quote of Hamilton's? "The vote is too precious to be ... A: Sorry but I am not familiar with that quote. Hamilton opposed universal suffrage. Like many people ... | |
| George Washington as a Freemason | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I consider myself to be an amature "expert", on both Masonic history as well as George Washington ... A: Washington was a well known Freemason. There is even a George Washington Masonic Memorial in ... | |
| ethnic grouping | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My question is did Native Americans colonize or were they immigrated. I have done alot of research ... A: I'm not exactly sure what you mean. They did not due either. Colonizing is when a large country ... | |
| Continental Marines | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm researching a Historic Fiction novel (my first) and I can't find many details on the Continental ... A: There is not a great deal of information on the day to day activities of the first Marine Units. It ... | |
| chittenden and potter | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a personnel diary of chittenden and potter from 1815. the first part is just signatures and ... A: Any book from before the Civil War is usually worth more than a nominal amount. But the value ... | |
| Battle of Yorktown | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have reports that my 3 & 4th g-grandfathers were at the battle in the Virginia regiment. Where ... A: Unfortunately, records for participants in most Revolutionary war battles are non-existant. I know ... | |
| U.S. HISORY | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: How did religious persecution in Europe influence colonial attitudes and governments in North ... A: Americans hoped to avoid the continuing wars that Europe had faced over religion. With members of ... | |
| US History | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Which document gave suffrage to all male citizens? What were the colonists called who supported the ... A: There is no one document that guarantees suffrage for all male citizens. Suffrage is generally left ... | |
| George Washington Coin | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a George Washington coin that has his face facing the left with Geroge Washington above it, ... A: The US Mint began issuing $1 coins in honor of the Presdents last year. I think the one you ... | |
| Reconstruction documents/ 13,14,15th amend. | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: What were the goals of the 13th Amendment? Why did Congress feel the need for the 14th? A: The 13th Amendment permanently banned slavery throughout the US. The 14th Amendment protected ... | |
| belifs of the u.s constition? | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: and thank you for taking my question which is: What are the beliefs of the constition, what did the ... A: I'm not sure I completely understand your question. The Constitution is of course a piece of paper. ... | |
| malcolm x | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: Troy, I am doing a report for english 11 ap. I am currently stuck at how to start my essay. The ... A: Malcolm X remains a controversial figure, even though he has been dead for nearly 50 years. In my ... | |
| American History | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: the Kaiser was a major participant in A: The term "Kaiser" means Emperor in German. Kaisers ruled the Holy Roman Empire for more than 1000 ... | |
| Hessian Soldiers | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: An intensive research into my paternal lineage has revealed that my ancestor immigrated from Germany ... A: The Germans who immigrated to Pennsylvania before the revolution for the most part did not serve as ... | |
| Cultures of the New World in relation to African People | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: 1. What was the Asian peoples situation prior to the discovery of the new world? 2. How did they ... A: Prior to the discovery of America, Africa was primarily made up of warring tribal groups. Much of ... | |
| Cultures of the New World in relation to African People | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: 1. What was the Asian peoples situation prior to the discovery of the new world? 2. How did they ... A: I'm not sure I understand your questions. Asian people had no real involvement in the European ... | |
| confederate 500$ bill | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Did they always print on both sides of the bill? If a note was stored in an old book would the note ... A: I am not aware of any notes printed on only one side from the Civil War era, but it is possible, ... | |
| Declaration of Independence | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: The Declaration of Independence begins with what words? A: The very top of the document begins "IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776" but the text of the Declaration ... | |
| American Revolution politics | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: Why were the American revolutionaries referred to as "Whigs" and the Loyalists referred to as ... A: Tories have been a Political party in Britain since the late 1600's. The term comes from Tóraidhe, ... | |
| Travel in 1865 | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: How would one travel from Philadelphia, PA to JAcksonville Florida in fall of 1865? A: Probably the best way to get there at the time was by ship. There were trade vessels that went up ... | |
| 1932 Election | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: Hey there! I need your help again..Im trying to write a paper on how the election of 1932 marked the ... A: The 1932 election brought Franklin Roosevelt to the presidency during the Great Depression. It ... | |
| Andrew Jackson | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I need to compare and talk about the changes of the presidential administrations of Washington and ... A: The Presidency of George Washington was largely about establishing precedent. Washington was very ... | |
| Hamilton vs. jefferson | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm suppose to choose a side and validate why? My problem is I get their views, Hamilton wanted to ... A: Hamilton was clearly on the right track. The government today is actually far stronger, larger, and ... | |
| coverups | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Is there any indication that black people(besides Frederick Douglass) in powerful political and ... A: I don't think the lack of black representation is a cover up by history. Rather it is an effect of ... | |
| Global policy of expansion in late 1800s | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: In the late 1800s American began to take steps toward a more global policy of expansion. What areas ... A: By "future implications" I assume he means what happened to the US in later years, i.e. the 1900's. ... | |
| Global policy of expansion in late 1800s | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: In the late 1800s American began to take steps toward a more global policy of expansion. What areas ... A: After the North American continent filled, the US began looking overseas. Much of their attention ... | |
| EARLY GEORGE WASHINGTON COIN | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE AN EARLY DOLLAR THAT IS IN EF CONDITION EXCEPT IT HAS THE WRITING AND HALF THE DATE RUBBED ... A: It's hard to say what it is. Dollars in the 1800's were only made out of silver or gold, but I am ... | |
| AMERICAN HISTORY | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: WHY COLONIST IN THE SOUTH DEVELOPED LARGE PLANTATIONS(RATHER THAN FAMILY FARMS) AS THE BASIS FOR ... A: The main reason was that many of those who settled in the south were the children of Aristocrats. ... | |
| American revolution | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: How can one account for the colonists' victory in the American Revolution? Was it inevitable from ... A: Victory was far from inevitable for the colonies. Many opponents of British policies strongly ... | |
| what conditions prompted the arrival of Africans | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: what conditions prompted the arrival of Africans to America from 15th to mid17th. And Why did ... A: I don't think any African slaves arrived in north America until the early 17th Century, when ... | |
| john wilks booth | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know if booth had a brother that was a lawyer A: John Wilkes had 9 brothers and sisters. Four died as children. Junius and Edward were both actors. ... | |
| No entangling alliances; Benjamen Franklin and Alexander Hamilton | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering if Benjamin Franklin ever wrote or spoke about the subject of "entangling foreign ... A: You have to remember the Franklin died shortly after ratification of the Constitution, and was ... | |
| american history | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: what was the first peacetime draft in american history? A: The US did not even have a wartime draft until the Civil War. Earlier generations believed the ... | |
| Fife | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Mike, I am glad I stumbled onto this web site. About 20 yrs ago I came acoss a bag that had a fife ... A: An expert would probably be able to authenticate the age of the fife, but there would not be any ... | |
| world war I | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: Please help me. American History is just not my strength no matter how much i try. In what ways was ... A: WWI was the first major war where the US Army was engaged in major battles overseas. The Spanish ... | |
| President Jackson Greed | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I am an 8th grader from Alderwood Middle, and I am doing a research project on the Indian Removal ... A: The Indian Removal Act effectively forced Indian tribes, primarily in the south to move further west ... | |
| world war II | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I found your information so helpful last time that i came back to ask you a couple last questions if ... A: WWII ended when the allies defeated and destroyed Germany and Italy through military might. The US ... | |
| I'm an 8th grader! | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: My name is Chase Brandt and I am an 8th grader at Alderwood Middle School in Lynnwood, WA. I am ... A: 1. The Japanese hoped to wipe out most of the US Pacific fleet that was based in Pearl Harbor. The ... | |
| history | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Popular sovereignty failed in the 1854 Kansas elections because of? A. voter apathy. ... A: The best answer of those offered is B, although the real answer was the violence it provoked. For ... | |
| malcolm x | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: im doing a research project for social studies and english on malcolm x. my name is shana and im in ... A: 1. I know a fair amount about Malcolm X. Early in life was a petty criminal in Michigan. While in ... | |
| World War II | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Troy, My name is Robbie and I'm an 8th grader doing a research project. I hope you wouldn't mind ... A: The US entered the War after Japan Attacked and killed US forces at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Days ... | |
| hawaii | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: how did hawaii become one of the 50 states? it was called the kingdom of hawaii for a while, so what ... A: For most of history, Hawaii was not ruled by any one sovereign. King Kamehameha who defeated local ... | |
| US History | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: How and why were Lincoln and the federal government more successful in mobilizing for war than were ... A: Initially, at least, the south was probably better prepared for war. It had more of the better ... | |
| Pacific Northwest vs. Atlantic Northeast | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: Why do people generally refer to the "Pacific Northwest" but not the Atlantic Northeast? A: You are correct that people usually refer to the Northeast as simply "the northeast" while the ... | |
| civil war question; | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a history project on which national events helped lead to the American Civil War, and I ... A: I don't think the expedition itself had any really impact. However, they expedition was part of a ... | |
| early trails | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm a retiree. MyJust exactly how would a person get from Philadelphia to early Cinncinati in 1778? ... A: The initial settlement in the area was called Columbia. A second settlement was called Locantville, ... | |
| early trails | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm a retiree. MyJust exactly how would a person get from Philadelphia to early Cinncinati in 1778? ... A: As a preliminary matter, Cincinnati did not exist in 1778. The first settlers who founded what ... | |
| civil war question; | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a history project on which national events helped lead to the American Civil War, and I ... A: I'll say at the outset that I think even if Marbury v. Madison had never been decided or had been ... | |
| Hollywood vs History | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm interested in the Hollywood vs History angle. The film "300" won big at the box office so it ... A: Hollywood very commonly takes historical events and makes lots of changes to make the story ... | |
| Shay's sword | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a 4th grade teacher, and we just studied Shay's Rebellion. My students and I are wondering ... A: Sorry, but I don't know and am not sure that anyone knows. Shays sold the sword given to him by ... | |
| NY colonial history | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: How did the location of New Netherlands make it easy for the British to take over. ANSWER: Hi ... A: There were not very many settlements at all near the dutch colony when it was founded in 1624, other ... | |
| NY colonial history | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: How did the location of New Netherlands make it easy for the British to take over. A: The dutch colony in North America was located primarily on what is today Manhattan Island. This ... | |
| US History | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: What did the North, the South, and the West each expect from the federal government, and why? ... A: In large part the North expected the federal government to protect international trade and shipping. ... | |
| History | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if you are going to be able to help me but I am writing a research paper on Slavery and ... A: Over the course of many decades of slavery in the US, there were numerous legal issues that arose. ... | |
| US History | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: How did America gradually begin to respond to the threat from totalitarian aggression while trying ... A: In the 1930's, Americans were divided. Many felt that America should stay out of the brewing ... | |
| 1860: traveling west | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: What would be the best mode of transport to go from Richmond Virginia to Colorado Territory in ... A: Colorado was not formally organized into a territory until 1861, but by 1860, it would be possible ... | |
| Andrew jackson | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: What were the goals Jackson pursued as president?Who was his opposition? A: Gnereally speaking President Jackson wanted to reduce the influence of the federal government over ... | |
| Black Civil Rights: Malcolm X | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: What key ideas to do with Black Civil Rights campaigns were demonstrated by Malcolm X 1954-1970? ... A: The traditional black Civil Rights organizations until the 1960's focused primarily on trying to win ... | |
| US History | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I am writing a research paper on Thomas Jefferson. I need to provide an original analysis on him. ... A: An original analysis means you have to come up with your own views on Thomas Jefferson. For basic ... | |
| George Washington and British relations | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I have some problems with the George Washington and British relations. Washington had been worked as ... A: George Washington worked in the services of Britain as a Virginia militia officer. He never served ... | |
| stripes | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: stripes down the leggs of some military pants. ya know, the ones that go down the outside of the ... A: The first thing to remember is that until the late 19th or early 20th Century, most uniforms were ... | |
| Inventions | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: After reading Eli Whitney and the birth of American Technology I became curious. If eli whitney ... A: Interchangeable parts were crucial for mass production and were made possible my machine tooling of ... | |
| American History | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a question and hopefully you can help me out. Why should a political system be unitary, ... A: A confederacy works best where you have a diverse people in geologically separate area who need to ... | |
| Constitution Vs Articles of confederation | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: It's pretty easy to find differences between the articles of Confederation and the Declaration of ... A: There are a number of similarities. Here are a few: Both have a full faith and credit clause for ... | |
| Articles of Confederartion | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I was wonder if you could help me..I'm in the process of trying to find the postive articles of the ... A: The main purpose of the Articles was to provide a forum to keep the Colonies, and later States ... | |
| Jim Crow Laws | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: How will learning about Jim Crow laws affect and or benefit me in the future? A: I'm not sure that learning about them will affect or benefit you. That is really up to you. Jim ... | |
| I need help finding certain things inside the US Constitution! | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I have these things that are in the Constitution but are basicaly no where to be found. i was just ... A: The exact amount of compensation is set by law, not hte Constitution. However, there is a statement ... | |
| Major Problems in American History | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I actually have a few questions that I do not understand at all. Could you please help me??? 1. How ... A: Obviously these would require rather lengthy complete answers which I cannot provide here, but I can ... | |
| Jeffersonian Republicans vs. Federalists | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: Will you please help me with this question we discussed in class but I missed from being sick: With ... A: It is hard to judge the actions of the federalists during this period since the Republicans ... | |
| Jeffersonian Republicans vs. Federalists | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Will you please help me with this question we discussed in class but I missed from being sick: With ... A: Republicans tended to be strict construcitonists, meaning they believed government did not have ... | |
| Marbury vs. Madison debate | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: What happened in the debate that applies to the now A: Marbury v. Madison was not a debate. It was a court case. Marbury was seeking to receive his ... | |
| HISTORY | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: How did the national government under the Articles of Confederation seem incapable of addressing ... A: The government under the Articles could not make any significant decisions without a unanimous vote. ... | |
| U.S. history | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: well i was just curious. Q: What did the 13, 14, and 15 amendment provide??? A: The 13th Amendment outlawed slavery. The 14th Amendment prevents States from denying equal ... | |
| U.S History | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: What problems did the United States face after gaining independence? A: The US had huge war debts, a weak economy, and a great deal of chaos following the War. Britain ... | |
| us history | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: i have a question.. what exactly is or was the difference between the constitution of the united ... A: There are many difference between the two documents. The Confederat Constitution was written about ... | |
| Gettysburg Address | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I thought perhaps you might have a suggestion concerning a discovery that my husband made in an old ... A: If it really was a handwritten copy, it would be quite valuable. There are only five known ... | |
| the colonies | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: what were the original 13 colonies? A: The 13 Colonies that originally formed into the US were: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, ... | |
| civil war | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: how did people discover women's role in the battle of gettysburg? can you name some famous women in ... A: There was an extremely tiny number of women who had any role in Gettyburg. There were a few who ... | |
| U.S. Constitution | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: Was the Constitution based on Judeo-Christian values? When they put one nation under God in the ... A: I suppose it depends on your characterization of things. The founders had a range of views, but ... | |
| history | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: What effects did the Populist Party have on American politics? A: The Populist party was a short-lived party. It was founded primarily in opposition to the gold ... | |
| help me on this question | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: what was Royal Proclamation of 1763 (events profile sheet)? A: Following the end of the French and Indian War, the British acquired undisputed claim to the lands ... | |
| The American Revolution | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: What is the definition for the Proclamation Act of 1763? A: I think you are talking about the Proclamation of 1763, which was not an Act of Parliament but a ... | |
| The Revolution | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm writing a ten page report simulating a children's textbook on the period from 1765 to 1783. What ... A: That time period is primarily the events leading up to the American Revolution, and the war itself. ... | |
| Leading to the revolutionary war | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a project on 3 events leading up to the revolutionary war: the proclamation of 1763, the ... A: The main controversy of the Proclamation of 1763 was the ban on colonists expanding westward. From ... | |
| Slavery | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: How did economic, geographic, and social factors encourage the growth of slavery as an important ... A: I think it was more than economic development affected trade routes rather than the other way ... | |
| Slavery | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: How did economic, geographic, and social factors encourage the growth of slavery as an important ... A: Slavery was common in much of the world during the 1600's. It developed quickly in the southern ... | |
| U.S. History | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: hey michael me and my dad were discussing about the fourth amendment my question is: What British ... A: The British new that many people in Boston were reguarly violating smuggling and other laws. ... | |
| Realism | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: “How would a realist explain the war on terrorism?” A: Realism holds that nations almost always act in their own self interest, seeking to improve their ... | |
| Johnson's reconstruction | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: how did Congress react to Johnson’s measures during Radical Reconstruction A: Congress basically ignored President Johnson. It imposed a much more radical form of control over ... | |
| Urban and technological growth in the 1830s | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Troy my instructor wants me to answer thisStudy the picture at the bottom of p. 222. In what ... A: Without actually seeing the picture, it is hard to say for certain, but my guess would be the ... | |
| Reconstruction | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Mr.Troy, I need some tips about President Johnson's approach to reconstruction. I know there were ... A: President Johnson actually had nothing to do with the Constitutional Amendments, which were proposed ... | |
| American Revolutionary War Debt | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I am debating with my friend about who should pay the war debt. The federal/national government or ... A: The argument that the States should pay the debts is that the States incurred the debts before there ... | |
| American Revolutionary War Debt | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I am debating with my friend about who should pay the war debt. The federal/national government or ... A: Most of the debts were incurred by the States, but were for the benefit of the entire nation. ... | |
| Mexican American War | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: Do you think Congress could have reached another compromise and avoided the Mexican American War? A: Of course Congress could have avoided the war. The was began because the US took a very agressive ... | |
| Andrew Jackson.....Democrat or Tyrant/dictator | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: the question i have to study for is: "IS Andrew JAckson A Democrat,Or a trrant/dictator,or ... A: There is no question that Andrew Jackson was a strong willed man. He ruled New Orleans like a ... | |
| World War II | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Last time I asked you a question you really helped me out. I am reading several books and have a ... A: The transition from WWII to the Cold War left many colonies around the world with mother country ... | |
| U.S. History question | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: How did democracy and federalism change meaning in the first seven decades of U.S. history? A: A the time the country was founded, the word "democrat" was an insult, similar to calling someone a ... | |
| Sir Henry Clinton | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Why was British commander Sir Henry Clinton confident the English would be successful fighting in ... A: Clinton, like most of the British leadership believed that most of the opposition to British ... | |
| Monroe Doctrine | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Why did American foreign policy and expansionism suddenly become major concerns in the 1840s? ... A: Part of it was a general north-south rivalry about whether there would be more slave territories or ... | |
| early era | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: What was the broader significance of the elections of 1796 and 1800? A: The 1796 election was the first peaceful transition of power from one US President to another. In ... | |
| republicanism | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I can't really put into terms what republicanism is an maybe you could help me Define and discuss ... A: Republicanism is a form of government where the people elect representatives to represent their ... | |
| American Revolution and Civil War...similar? | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: How is the american revolutionary war similar to the civil war? A: Both wars were fought in the US, primarily on ideological grounds, and divided the population, so ... | |
| Civil War | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: How did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison create the civil war A: Jefferson and Madison had nothing to do with the Civil War. They both died many decades before the ... | |
| flag | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: Im coordinating a civil war reenactment. Iv look both online and in libraries but I cannot find ... A: There is no particular way for the flag to be folded. The ettiquette of folding the US flag into a ... | |
| U.S. history | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: What effect did the expansion of railroads have on the industrial development of the U.S.? A: Building the railroads created a huge demand for products such as steel, engines, and cars. The ... | |
| pottery from the great fire of ny 1835 | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Recently when I purchased a house there was a small room that was blocked off from the house when ... A: There was a major fire in downtown Manhattan in December 1835 what was known as the "Great Fire of ... | |
| U.S. | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: How did the British and the colonists view the French and Indian War differently? A: The Colonists were focused on the war as a way of fighting for western expansion of their colonies, ... | |
| Jackson and the "Era of the Common Man" | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: Prompt: The Jacksonian Period has been celebrated as the era of the "common man". To what extent did ... A: Jackson generally favored policies that benefitted the common man (who were mostly farmers) and was ... | |
| Jackson's theory that any decent citizen could hold government offices | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Most Americans today would reject the blatant political favoritism and frequent corruption of the ... A: Machine politics kept the common people much more interested in politics and elections because their ... | |
| articles of confederation | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: im in the process of reasearching the positive and negative effect of the articles of confederation ... A: The Articles served a useful role in keeping the States together during the end of the revolution ... | |
| war of 1812 | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: Do you think the war of 1812 could have been avoided? A: There are always possibilities of avoiding war, but it was unlikely. The US almost entered war ... | |
| Jeffersonian Democracy | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: Hod did the Marbury vs. Madison case along with the Monroe Doctrine represent a shift in the ideals ... A: Many would argue that the Marbury case altered the democratic ideal by giving more power to the ... | |
| emancipation | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering why the Civil War became a war of emancipation. Lincoln declared the emancipation ... A: Everyone understood that the Civil War was about the future of slavery. While President Lincoln ... | |
| U.S. History American Revolutionary | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: can you please help me with the following questions? 1.Why did France side with the American ... A: 1. The French were at first very reluctant to get involved because they thought the colonies did not ... | |
| The market revolution 1815-1860 | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: "what was the nationalizing dream of the American System,and how did improvements in transportation ... A: When the country was formed, there was little transportation between the States. Most travel was ... | |
| U.S history | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: what was the nationalizing dream of the American System,and how did improvements in transportation ... A: When the country was formed, there was little transportation between the States. Most travel was ... | |
| American Revolution | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: What impact did the American Revolution have on slavery in America? A: The idealism of the Revolution led to the ending of slavery in the norther States. It also helped ... | |
| US History | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: How did Washington's farewell address and the neutrality proclamation pertain to isolationism? I ... A: President Washington supported neutrality because he did not want the US to become involved the ... | |
| AP History | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: How did the Adam Onis Treaty help to create a sense of nationalism in America? A: The Adams-Onis Treaty helped the US to acquire Florida and to better define the border between the ... | |
| The Constitution | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: How do specific aspects of the constitution and the bill of rights, as ratified, reflect the ... A: Many of the actions that the British did to the coloniests ended up as protections in the ... | |
| Nationalism | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: How did the Monroe Doctrine, the rise of industrialism, and new factories contribute to U.S. ... A: I think the Monroe Doctrine was probably a result of grown nationalism, not a cause. The US was ... | |
| Civil War Question | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: In my opinion and through my research there are many events which led to the Civil War and I am ... A: The issue of slavery was, of course, the issue underlying the Civil War. The fact that half the ... | |
| History | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: What factors made colonial American society more democratic than British society? A: The colonies were desperate to get people to move there. They needed a labor force to build an ... | |
| boston tea party | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: what is the conflict? what is compromise?what else was going on in this world A: The Boston Tea Party was the result of an attempt by the British to get colonists to accept taxes ... | |
| us history | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: Here is a few questions i need help with. The first four questions are over Abraham Lincoln's ... A: 1. The purpose of the remarks was at a dedication of a cemetary for soldiers who had died during the ... | |
| 1776 essay help.. | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I have to write an essay, which is something I've never done before. the assignment is "Evalutae ... A: Firstly, the rebellion did not begin in 1776. The first significant battle of the Revolution was in ... | |
| us history | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: Compare and contrast the american colonization society with william lloyd garrison's american ... A: The American Colonization Society was mostly focused on removing freed slaves back to Africa. Its ... | |
| foreign policy | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: How did events in Napoleonic Europe shape the new United States foreign policy? A: After Napleon's rise to power, Europe was engulfed in war. Both sides tried to draw the US into ... | |
| us history (college prep) | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: what were factors that led to urbanization in the late 1880's in the U.S.? A: The main reasons for urbanization was the industrialization of the society. In older times most ... | |
| Few Qs on Declaration of Independece | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: 2. HOW ARE NATIVE AMERICANS CHARACTERIZED IN THE DECLARATION? 3. NAME TWO COLONIES WHERE ... A: I think the only reference to Native Americans was the Kings use of "merciless Indian Savages" to ... | |
| essay help | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: essay: "Evaluate the relative importance of the following as factors prompting Americans to rebel in ... A: The religous legacy particularly of puritan New England, held that they needed to stand out as an ... | |
| british and american relations after the french and indian war | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: can you help explain how the relationship between Britain and its colonies was altered after the ... A: He Jennifer, Up until the F&I war, Britain had been competing with France for control of North ... | |
| AP 11 History | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I am having a hard time answering this essay question. Describe the intellectual movement toward ... A: The intellectual movement of the enlightenment was based on the Social Contract Theory. This theory ... | |
| Lafayette's swords | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: Who bought Daniel Shays sword and where is it now A: Daniel Shays was given a Sword by Lafayette for his service during the Revolution. Other than his ... | |
| American Revolution debt repayment | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I asked a question in my History class the other day and was unable to get a clear answer. I googled ... A: Glad you found my answer helpful. I'm afraid I don't have a source that goes into the situation in ... | |
| George Washington | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: What were George Washington's strategy's, operations, tactics, and logistics during the american ... A: Washington's original strategy was to confront the enemy in battle as often as possible. However, ... | |
| Revolution | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: It has been said that the American colonists attempted to reverse the maxim and have it read ... A: That's probably a fair statement. European powers had created colonies for their own benefit. But ... | |
| Boston Massacre | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Will you please explain what happened in the Boston Massacre and where I can find more sources? ... A: The Boston Massacre was basically an anti-police riot that got out of hand. The colonists did not ... | |
| egalitarianism | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: did egalitarianism extend to all americans? ANSWER: Hi Ana, I'm not sure of the context of this ... A: The philosophical underpinning of the revolution was based on the idea that all men are created ... | |
| The Road to ther American Revolution | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I have to write a paper about one factor that I believe contributed the most to the American ... A: When leaders do not spend time together to discuss issues, they very frequently develop basic ... | |
| question | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: What was it like in the Revolutionary war? A: The American Revolution was a difficult time for most colonists. People had to choose between their ... | |
| U.S. History | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: The site of Washington, D.C. was chosen as the nations capital as a result of what? A: The site of DC as the nation's capital was the result of a compromise between Madison and Hamilton, ... | |
| U.S. History | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Was slavery permitted under the Articles of Confederation but not under the original Constitution? A: Neither the Articles of Confederation, nor the Constitution said anything either authorizing or ... | |
| American History | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: This is an essay question so ambiguous I have no idea where to start; Can this question be answered ... A: A 500 word essay is rather brief for such a broad topic. There were quite a few rebellions in the ... | |
| Britian | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: how did britian and the colonists view government differently and how did it lead to revolution? A: The British viewed the colonies as British subjects, and which were subject to any and all British ... | |
| History | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: 1. How did the Constitution address the failures of the Articles of Confederation? 2. What do you ... A: 1. The most widely viewed limitation of the articles, was its inability to raise money for taxes. ... | |
| American History | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: i want to know how the Navigation Acts affected the British colonial economy? A: The Navigation Acts forced British Colonies to keep all trade on British shipping. Further, all ... | |
| the 17th century | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I have to write an essay for AP American History class, and I'm wondering if you could help me out. ... A: The Puritanism of the 17th Century helped to cause the work ethic, notions of charitable giving, and ... | |
| american revolution | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: 1. Why the American Revolution war didn't erupt ten years earlier 2. What central issue did the ... A: 1. For many years, the Colonies and Britain hoped that the tax issues that divided them could be ... | |
| France in the American revolution | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: In the American Revolutionary War, France helped the colonies. Didn't they ask for our help in a ... A: A few years after the American Revolution, France had its own revolution where the commoners ... | |
| 1763 | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: what did the french own in 1763 after the war ended A: Admittedly, I am not an expert on French Colonial history, but here is what I can tell you. At the ... | |
| AP US History | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: How did the search for a viable labor force affect the development of the southern colonies? What ... A: As far as I know, Georgia was the only southern colony that initially outlawed slavery. The primary ... | |
| Monetary & Fiscal Policy Assignment... | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: In a west African LDC with hyper reflectionalist tendency. A strategic plan of monetary policy was ... A: I won't pretend that economics is really a strength of mind, but I am happy to provide my views. ... | |
| Colonial Era American History | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I don't really understand what this question is asking. Explain how each major geographic location ... A: Typically, historians divide the colonies into the New England colonies, the middle colonies, and ... | |
| india superpower | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: Do you see India becoming a superpower in the near future and how do you think india can control its ... A: India has the potential to become a much more significant world power, particularly an economic ... | |
| Native Americans and Slaves | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I have one more question if you can help me with. The question is: Describe the roles of Native ... A: Native Americans often worked with the colonists, traded with them and picked up many of their ... | |
| us history | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: how did the Jim Crow laws affect african americans? A: Jim Crow laws were the name given to laws primarily in the American South which created separate ... | |
| The French and Indian War (1754-63) | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: In what ways did the did the French and Indian War alter the economic and ideological reasons ... A: Until the end of the F&I war, Britain and France were in strong competition for North America. ... | |
| The Southern Colonies | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with identifying some similarities and differences among the ... A: The southern colonies were primarily farmers on large plantations. Tobacco was commonly grown ... | |
| Native Americans | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I have this other question that I am having trouble with and it has to do with native ... A: The main source of conflict was that both the natives and the Europeans wanted the same land. In ... | |
| Early Colonization | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I was wondering if you could possibly help me with thisState the factors that caused the ... A: When the new world was discovered in 1492, England was not a particularly large or powerful nation. ... | |
| granting of statehood | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: The territorial claims of a number of the original 13 states included significant areas to the west ... A: Much of the ceded land was the subject of disputed ownership anyway. Virginia, Pennsylvania, ... | |
| us history | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: How did the Battle of Gettysburg affect the course of Civil War A: The Confedeate army was devistated at Gettysburg and could not be replenished. It marked the ... | |
| President and Vise president | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: Why are they not allowed to be from the same state? A: The simple answer is "because the Constitution says so." The 12th Amendment prohibits a President ... | |
| us.history | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: How did trade influence Africa,Asia,Europe societies? A: Trade helped to spread new technologies and generally crated a better standard of living for the ... | |
| american civil war/ emancipation/ causes | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: to what extent was the american civil war fought over the issue of emancipation? A: Before the Civil War, emancipation of all slaves was not seriously considered a possibility by ... | |
| Independence declaration | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I hope it is Ok for me - being a Dane and adult - to ask a question. My family just returned from ... A: I am, of course, happy to answer your question. Anyone interested in history is free to ask. ... | |
| Mercernaries in the US Civil War | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: Were there any Hungarian mercenaries who fought in the US Civil War? My husband, sister-in-law and ... A: There were very few foreigners who fought in the US Civil War, other than immigrants who intended to ... | |
| US History | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: What did the Articles of Confederation accomplish? Why did Americans decide to call a convention to ... A: The Articles of Confederation merely provided a basis for the various States to coordinate their ... | |
| History | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: Why did America side with the French and British in World War I? A: The US had historical ties to both France and Britain. They were also strong trading partners. ... | |
| US History | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: What led the colonies to declare their independence from Great Britain? What social, political, and ... A: The basis for the American Revolution was a fight over who had the right to raise taxes in the ... | |
| U.S. Troop Withdrawl from Vietnam | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: Troy, Could you describe the process of U.S. troop withdrawal from Vietnam in the 1970's? Also, if ... A: With public for the war waning, the US policy in Vietnam at first tried to force a peace by ... | |
| mercy otis warren | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: i wanted to know about what mercy Otis warren contributed to the constitution and her political ... A: Mercy Otis Warren had nothing to do with the drafting of the Constitution, which was done in secret ... | |
| Manifest Destiny | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I don't understand what this question is asking. Explain how the Louisiana purchase and the ... A: Manifest Destiny was the idea that the US would someday occupy all the territory from the Atlantic ... | |
| Civil war | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: Michael, Thank you for your time. This is a strange question but I thought you might have some ... A: Particularly in the south, it is unusual for young healthy men not to be enlisted in the military ... | |
| us history | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: what did the rise of parliament do to english monarchs? A: English monarchs created Parliament to help run the country. However, over time, Parliament ... | |
| Andrew Jackson | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I have to create a campaign poster that might have been used in the election of 1828 in school. I ... A: Elections in 1828 were very different than they are today. Candidates did not campaign directly, ... | |
| US History, Civil War | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: how did the south essentially recreate slavery conditions following the Civil War? thank you soo ... A: After reconstruction, the South created a system of peonage, using the practice of share-cropping. ... | |
| American History | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: I need to find out how the individualism became a big part of the American culture? Also how women's ... A: Individualism came about primarily as the result of the way the nation was settled. Most ... | |
| Pres. Washington | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: What was President Washington's reason for issuing the Proclamation of Neutrality? A: Both France and Britain were trying to pull the US into a European war. The US had no significant ... | |
| US History | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: As part of fun saturday in our office we are required to do a presentation on countries of the ... A: Summing up any country in five slides would be difficult. I would try to pick the major eras of the ... | |
| jim crow laws | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: list specific ways the African Americans were mistreated. A: The "Jim Crow" period typically refers to the period between the Civil War and the 1960's civil ... | |
| American History | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: (1).which native american tribes is NOT associated with the western continent? (2). american ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by "western constinent". There are two continents in the western ... | |
| 19th amendment | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: What led to this event? A: The 19th Amendment guaranteed the right to vote to women. This was the result of decades of ... | |
| Battle of King's Mountain | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find a copy of the Diary of Ensign Robert Campbell which was quoted by Draper and John ... A: As far as I know, the Diary of Ensign Robert Campbell was a private diary that has never been ... | |
| Battle of the Alamo | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who visited the Alamo site and stated he learned the average height of Santa Anna's ... A: I'm not aware of any records regarding the height of the soldiers, but that number sounds wrong to ... | |
| Wild West Gunslingers | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: Who would most people believe was the best shot/gunslinger of the old wild west? Can you refer me ... A: One of the most accurate shots in the west was actually a woman named Annie Oakley. She mostly ... | |
| Civil War in Texas | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: What are the places that the Union soldiers tried to invade Texas? A: Texas was not closely involved in the war directly, most of the fighting took place further ease. ... | |
| U.S History | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: what effect did European settlement have on american indians? A: At first, European settlement benefitted the Indians. They gained access to new technology and ... | |
| Philadelphia Convention of 1787 | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: What factors contributed to the construction of a new Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of ... A: The main impetus for a new Constitution was the fact that the old one simply was not working. ... | |
| Constitution of America | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: Why do you believe the founding fathers found it necessary to amend the constitution so soon after ... A: The main reason for the Amendments was that they were necessary to get the Constitution ratified. ... | |
| a history papor | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: well hey, i am in Mr.Wallace's class at Amelia and i was wondering if you could help me with some ... A: Since you mention slavery, I assume you are talking about the views of the parties right before the ... | |
| Interview questions | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: My third grade student is doing an independent study project that requires an interview. THIS IS NOT ... A: 1. John Chapman, known as "Johny Appleseed was best known for being extremely friendly and ... | |
| lincoln and lbj | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a debate coming up where I have to disprove Abraham Lincoln and Lindon Johnson were the most ... A: Lincoln and Johnson were both influential presidents. Lincoln ended slavery and held the country ... | |
| jim crow | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: what was one solution proposed for the jim crow problem? what were some arugments for and against ... A: The term "Jim Crow" was a nickname for racial segregation laws in the south. The solution was to do ... | |
| Jim Crow laws | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: What was at stake with Jim Crow laws? A: The term "Jim Crow" was a nickname given to the laws which enforced racial segregation in the south ... | |
| Conferate Money | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a Conferate $10 note, that has been passed down to me through my family. On the front, at ... A: If the $10 note is an actual bill, not a war bond or something like that, I've never heard of any ... | |
| Historical crime question | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: You may or may not be able to help me with this...it's a simple question, but I can't seem to find ... A: Yes, it would be a felony. The traditional definition of a felony is anything that is punishhable ... | |
| british background | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: for extra credit in my college american history class, i'm trying to understand the british ... A: I know that the southern colonies were populated primarily by immigrants calling themselves ... | |
| Cherokee Treaty of 1817 | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: I am confused about who and where the Cherokee can move.I have read all 13 articles but I can not ... A: The 1817 Treaty withthe Cherokee, also known as the Treaty of Turkey Town, was one of a line of ... | |
| history | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I also wanted to know "what were the primary ideas that influenced the creation of the United ... A: One major idea that influenced the creation of the US was the social contract theory. This was the ... | |
| history | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: how has the conflict between religion and secular ideas changed the lives of Americans between 1787 ... A: During most of the period between 1787 and 1925, there was not much conflict between religion and ... | |
| Benedict Arnold | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I am very confused about Benedict Arnold's "place" in the Revolutionary War. I'm not quite ... A: Prior to the War, and during most of the War, Benedict Arnold was a Whig. He strongly supported the ... | |
| civil war/slavery | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a project for my US History class and I am having trouble understanding what different ... A: Some slaves were permitted to earn their own money and to buy their own freedom eventually. Some ... | |
| WW1 | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: what was the war beyond Europe? A: Most of WWI was fought within Europe. Beyond that there were numberous naval battles, primarily ... | |
| History | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Why did Europeans settle throughout North America? A: The first Europeans came looking for a passage to China so they could trade for spices, silk, and ... | |
| Thomas Jefferson and James Madison | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a Essay on How did James Madison and Thomas Jefferson use the Social contract theory and ... A: Both Jefferson and Madison had impeccable patriot credentials, opposing British policies and ... | |
| American Revolution Soldier Ages (cutoff ages and average ages) | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I am having difficulty finding what the cutoff ages for American soldiers enlisting in the American ... A: I seem to recall reading somewhere that the Continental army limited recruitments to ages 16-50. ... | |
| United States History | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I want to put the word or phrase which completes the statement. 1.Federal judges (are elected byt he ... A: 1. None of the above. Federal judges are appointed not elected. They can only be removed through a ... | |
| Early U.S. | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a quickHow did big businesses justify monopoly and exploitation of society? Meaning during ... A: Big businesses provided much cheaper and more efficient goods and services to the public in most ... | |
| Gettysburg address | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: Troy, I am 1 of the students of the gifted group of fifth graders and we have 5 questions for ... A: 1. The Gettysburg Address has little impact on our lives today. It is remembered as an ... | |
| women's rights | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: What rights did the women have in the Middle Colonies? A: There were many social and cultural restrictions that kept women from exercising many of their ... | |
| Civil War | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: In one of your answers you say that the Confederacy was an "illegal rebellion." You know that that ... A: You have me at a bit of a loss since I'm not sure about the answer to which you are referring. That ... | |
| American Presidents | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: Prior to Martin Van Buren, all US Presidents had been born as Bristish Citizens. After U.S. ... A: British subjects living in the colonies at the time of Independence automatically became citizens of ... | |
| Reagan | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I am currently writing a paper for a class and im having trouble with understanding how Reagan ... A: The Iranian hostages were freed on the same day that Ronald Reagan was sworn in as President. So ... | |
| antebellum | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: i meant the multiple reform movements that took place during the period, such as womens rights, ... A: The reform movements of the early 19th Century were pretty strongly idealist movements. The ... | |
| Spanish-American War | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: In 1898, could Americans have imagined to have won the Spanish-American war? I mean in an ... A: The Americans did more than imagine winning, they did win. By the late 1800's the Spanish empire ... | |
| Assurance of Mind for Civil War | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: How did the Dred Scott case affect relations between the North and South parts of the United States ... A: Dred Scott effectively ruled that blacks had no rights and that southerners could take their slaves ... | |
| HIS 201 essay question 2 | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: What was the overall effect of Reconstruction on the United States? If you had been in charge in ... A: Reconstruction had the temporary effect of making life better for some freed slaves, but the ... | |
| HIS 201 essay question | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: What were the reasons Lincoln and the Republican Party fought the “Civil War?” What were the ... A: The reason Lincoln and the Republicans fought the war was that ths southern states tried to break ... | |
| antebellum | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: in your opinion, was the antebellum movement a good intention, with many people wanting to help the ... A: I'm not sure I understand the question. Antebellum was not a movement. It was a time period. In ... | |
| Sheriff's | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: how did sheriff's get picked? did they have to go through some sort of election?...i am doing a ... A: Historically in the US, sheriffs have been elected. Some still are today. In other jurisdictions, ... | |
| History | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: The Constitution provides for a separation of powers. What does this mean? A: Separation of powers is the idea that too much power should not be put in one place. If power is ... | |
| Battle of Gettysburg | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: i wanted to know some of the reasons why the battle of gettysburg was responsible for the defeat of ... A: The battle of Gettysburg, along with the fall of Vicksburg, marked the beginning of the end for the ... | |
| history | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: can you please tell me if I have the right answer for these questions? With which of the following ... A: 1. Judiciary Act. 2. Treaty of Greenville 3. Rule by the people 4. Sedition Act 5. Bill of Rights 6. ... | |
| can you please help me? | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: Illustrate why the 1830s should be referred as "the Age of Democracies" A: I'm not sure I have ever heard of the 1830's being referred to as the "age of democracies." In ... | |
| Battle of Gettysburg | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Troy I would appreciate it if you could give me some information about the various effects of ... A: The Battle of Gettysburg was the result of the Confederacy's second attempt to move the war to the ... | |
| United States History | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: 1.I want to know what policy was adopted by the United States after World War II to prevent the ... A: I've notice quite a number of questions from you in the past few weeks. The questions appear to be ... | |
| forgein policy 1789-1824 | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: What were the principles and goals of American forgein policy between 1789 and 1824?Did those ... A: During this period, there was some debate to whether the US should favor Britain or France more, but ... | |
| Confederate money | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I am looking to find out if the confederate money I have is real. It is from Richmond Feb.17 1864 ... A: Much of the confederate currency out there today is reproduced in the 20th Century and is virtually ... | |
| history - colonial era | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: Explain why the French Empire was ultimately so much less successful than either the Spanish or ... A: The French never really put the same effort into Colonization that Spain or Britain did. Part of ... | |
| Texas History | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I was going to do some clothes designs for a play called the trip to bountiful. It takes place in a ... A: The 1950's was a pretty conservative time, especially in the South. Much of the dress was fairly ... | |
| American industrial worker | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: What was the impact of the following on the American industrial worker between 1865 and 1900, ... A: The time perios you ask about is called the industrial revolution. Technological advances led the ... | |
| United States History | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I want to know Washington's conclusion necessarily follow from his original statement?In other ... A: Not necessarily. There could have been other reasons. One is that increasing white racism and ... | |
| United States History | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: The quote below from a speech made by Booker T.Washington,the famous black educator,in ... A: To the extent there are records about barbershops of that time, it might be measured. But such ... | |
| Industrialization | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I need help on this oneHow did the rise of the market economy and industrialization influence ... A: The big issues were that people moved to large cities and tended to work more outside the home. As ... | |
| history | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: how did the "log cabin and the hard cider" campaign of 1840 demonstrate the nature of the two part ... A: The "log cabin and hard cider" campaign was an attempt by the Whig Party to appeal to poorer and ... | |
| Jeffersonian Democracy | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: How did the Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812 represent the shift in ideals of Jeffersonian ... A: The Louisiana Purchase and War of 1812 are examples of how reality sometimes interferes with ... | |
| History | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: What is the colony New Jersey relationship with the Native Americans? Can you answer by today please ... A: Like most colonies, New Jersey took lands from the indians, in some cases by purchasing the land ... | |
| JEFFERSON VS HAMILTION | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: HOW WOULD JEFFERSON CRITIQUE HAMILTIONS POLICTICAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES? A: Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton had very different views of how the federal Constitution and ... | |
| History | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: What is the governor structure of the colony New Jersey? Please answer by today and thank you so ... A: The colonial government of New Jersey changed over time. It started out as part of "New Netherland" ... | |
| AP US History questions | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: These are over the French/Indian War 1. what was the general British plan of attack in the war? ... A: 1. The British plan of attack was rather straight-forward. Troops moved west from establish British ... | |
| province of new york | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: please answer by tomorrow... i need to know when new york was founded, where the colony is located ... A: The New York colony was originally founded by the Dutch. It was called New Netherland and was ... | |
| 1850's | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I am having trouble getting my outline ready for this essay. Here is theBy the 1850's the ... A: The Constitution certainly helped bind the Union together for many decades. But that was as long as ... | |
| american history | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: With a long history of tension between the East and the backcountry, did the government of the US ... A: Sectional difficulties have always been a problem in the US. People in one region often have ... | |
| Monroe Doctrine/Modern Issues | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a project for my AP US History class and I have to take a modern Ameican issue and trace ... A: The Monroe Doctrine basically said that the European powers should not be interfering in the ... | |
| Jefferson and Madison: | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I have trouble understanding the subject of how Thomas Jefferson and James Madison used the Social ... A: The idea of a "social contract" was developed by various political philosophers. The idea is this: ... | |
| US History to 1865 | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: How did each region of the United States develop different economic and social systems? How did ... A: The northeast developed strong comericial and mercantile interest. As a result, it was more focused ... | |
| U.s. History | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: How did the Constitution address the failures of the Articles of Confederation? A: The constitution created a central government with greater powers to fund programs through taxation, ... | |
| Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Democracy | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: How did Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Democracies differ? How were they similar? I'm looking for ... A: Both Jeffersonian and Jacksonian were fighting for the interests of farmers against the commercial ... | |
| Civil War: Black enlistment | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: Were there black soldiers fighting for the South during the Civil War? If so, what is your source? A: Yes, there are records of small numbers of blacks who fought on the Confederate side during the ... | |
| why is history teaching important | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I am a student enrolled at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. I am trying to write a paper ... A: There is a common saying "a page of history is worth a volume of logic." The point of that is that ... | |
| American Revolutionary War | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me on my AP U.S. History essay question. In the two decades ... A: I don't think that statement is really true. Up until late 1775 or 1776, most Americans maintained ... | |
| a sample DBQ about the French and Indian War | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: In what ways did the French and Indian War (1754-63)alter the political, economic, and ideological ... A: Before the war, Britain was in competition with France to colonize as much of North America as ... | |
| NC Continentals: Formation & History | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I have questions about this item I found online in a roster of soldiers from NC in the Amer. Rev. ... A: Keep in mind that the 1781 Battle of Yorktown did not end the War. That was merely the beginning of ... | |
| Articles of Confederation | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: In what ways did the first constituions and the Articles of Confederation reflect older ... A: Early documents tried to keep power as dispersed and limited as possible. People saw all government ... | |
| George Washington | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: During the Revolutionary War, one of George Washington's tactics was to lose individual battles, but ... A: Although the outcome was that Washington lost many battles without losing the war, that was ... | |
| Andrew Jackson Vs. Jefferson: The Common Man | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: How are Jefferson and Jackson differing by which one is more of the common man than the other? A: Neither, Jefferson nor Jackson were "common men" in most meanings of the term. Both were very rich ... | |
| scotts-irish to america | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I have an ancestor who came to america around 1750. He lived in maryland and his "occupation" was ... A: There were a lot of Scotch-Irish who came to America following an Irish famine in the 1740's. ... | |
| Confederate Army enlistment age | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: Troy, Peace to men of good will! In writing a play for stage, I would like to know, please, what was ... A: Military service during the Civil War was very different than it is today. There were many under ... | |
| history | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: What is the declaration is and what is Thomas Jefferdon demanding that the colonists do? the french ... A: I am assuming you are talking about the Declaration of Independence drafted largely by Thomas ... | |
| American Government Essay on the social theroy contract | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 paragraph essay due friday the 29th of September. And I can't seem to find anything that ... A: The idea of a "social contract" was developed by various political philosophers. The idea is this: ... | |
| hi | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: i have to find a news article on each branch of government and explain how the news topic concerns ... A: If you go to news.google.com and do a search for "Congress" "Supreme Court" and "White House" you ... | |
| Colonist Support | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I am doing a project, and I have to find out why colonists would support Britan at about the time ... A: Prior to the Revolution, almost all colonists considered themselves good and loyal British subjects. ... | |
| American History | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: i would be thankful if you could help me on those questions ... 8.the first European nation to ... A: I'm not sure who wrote these questions and possible answers, but they are really inaccurate. ... | |
| how were the colonies different in the 1700's | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: how were the colonies different from one another in the 1700's? A: All the colonies were different in many ways. Most were primarily populated by Englishmen, although ... | |
| women's rights in the early colonies | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: What freedoms did the women have in the early colonies? A: Women had many of the same liberties as men. They had the right to a jury trial if accused of a ... | |
| madison and jefferson | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: this is not a homework question it is a question the teacher said she recomends to our class to look ... A: Strict Constructionists generally believed that the federal government should be very limited in its ... | |
| 1800-1817 | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: I restated theHere is what I know: I know that the Federalists were "loose constructionists" of the ... A: The federalist party was not really in power between 1800 and 1817, so there was not much for them ... | |
| 1800-1817 | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I need clarification with this question, Here is what I know: I know that the Federalists were ... A: Compared to day, even the Federalists were strict constructionists. They believed in a limited ... | |
| American Revolution | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: How was the course of the war different in New England, the Middle Atlantic, and the South? o and ... A: The war really began in New England, specifically Boston's protests and violence sparked British ... | |
| American History | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help on 2 questions #1 "Life in colonial America was shaped more by ... A: Probably the most important difference between the New and Old worlds was that in Britain, there ... | |
| Civil War history | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I live in a Kentucky town that was occupied by both Union and Southern forces during the Civil War. ... A: In the 19th Century, most banks maintained their deposits through gold or silver deposits in the ... | |
| u.s american history | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: the realitive importnce of the british military measures in the 1776 american revolution A: I'm not sure I understand the point of your question. Obviously, there would not have been a ... | |
| eve of revolution | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: If you can answer this question it would be great: TO what extent had the colonists deeloped a sense ... A: There was no real identity as "americans" until several generations later. For the most part, the ... | |
| confederate money | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I have recentley purchased a $10 confederate states of america,richmond,va-criswell 543 type 68, "2 ... A: Obviously, I cannot tell a real not from a reproduction from a description. However, there are ... | |
| Toleration | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I'm wondering to what extent the Southern colonies upheld religious toleration? Thanks A: In most of the Southern colonies, excepting Maryland, the Anglican Church was the established ... | |
| us history | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: How did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison use the Social Contract Theory and the ideas of the ... A: Thomas Jefferson borrowed heavily from the theories of John Locke in writing the Declaration on ... | |
| Colonial America | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: Hey Mike, I'm a little confused about religious toleration in the colonies (New England, Middle, ... A: I'm not sure that religious toleration neatly fits into a regional category. Massachusetts was ... | |
| new world | 9/3/2006 |
| Q: I have 3 questions for you. 1. what were some of the similarities and differences among the colonial ... A: The Colonies were all fairly different. Some, like Massachusetts, were created for religious ... | |
| differnce between articles of confedration and the constitution | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: i was asked to write 10 differnces between US constitution and articles of confedration. i tried a ... A: There are lots of differences: In the Articles, votes had to be unanimous for raising taxes. Also, ... | |
| Civil War | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: 1) Was it President Lincoln, US Congress or both who were determined to fight the South during the ... A: 1. President Lincoln was most determined to keep the southern States in the Union by any means ... | |
| American Revolution | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Should the French and Indian War be considered one of the major causes of the American Revolution? ... A: The War itself was not a major cause, but it set in place a chain of events. The War caused massive ... | |
| revolutinary war | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could answer two questions for me? 1. How did Americans pay for the ... A: Money was a constant source of problem for the leaders of the Revolution. There were many times ... | |
| Great britian | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: Why did Great Britian want the colonists to pay more taxes? A: Great Britain had been spending a lot of money for a long time to support the colonies. The costs ... | |
| Martin's Hundred | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: What was remarkable about residents of Martin's Hundred sending representatives to the Virginia ... A: I am not sure there is anything particularly remarkable about Martin's Hundred sending ... | |
| American History | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: 1. DISCUSS THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN SHAPING NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY DURING THE COLONIAL ERZ. WHY DID NEW ... A: 1. Most early settlers of New England came to practice their faith here because it was illegal in ... | |
| america and slavery in the civil | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: Why would a democratic nation like the America fail to address the crisis of the civil war ... A: Democracies are not always peaceful. While the democratic process tries to work out compromises ... | |
| the embargo act of 1807 | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: What is the historical significance of the embargo act of 1807, how did it make a difference? How ... A: The Embargo Act of 1807 was President Jefferson's attempt to put pressure on France and England to ... | |
| 7 years war and american revolution | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I actually have three questions: How did Britain’s treatment of its North American colonies evolve ... A: Up until the 7 Years War, Britain and France had been in competition for control of most of North ... | |
| North vs. South | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: What were northern and southern views about the formation of the republican party and the Sumner ... A: Of course as with any issue, there were not just two regional views. There were people who had ... | |
| Cabin Fort | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: My family has a book claiming there was a Cabin Fort in or around the Roanoke area built by the ... A: I am guessing the book your family has is "Places Near the Mountains" by Helen R. Prillaman. This ... | |
| Civil War Money | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: How can I find out about Confederate Money. I am looking for history of the 2,5, and 10 dollar ... A: There are lots of difference sources for such currency. In addition to that made by the Confederate ... | |
| Confederate Money Essay Notes | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: I am an amature Civil War collector. I recently saw some CSA Bills that were called essay notes. ... A: I looked up the eBay item you mentioned, but it looked like standard Confederat currency, not essay ... | |
| american history | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: What forces combined to produce the dramatic economic growth in the United States in the 1820s and ... A: That time period was one of relative peace and security for the country. There were pleny of ... | |
| Delcaration of Independence | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: A recent discussion with my brother about the Declaration of Independence brought up this question. ... A: On July 4th, when Congress voted to adopt the Declaration and to print it that very night, it also ... | |
| MOINEY | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: BACK IN THE OLD WEST WHAT WAS THE VALUE OF 2 BITS A: The value is the same as today, 25 cents. The term comes from several hundred years ago when ... | |
| Constitution | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: How and why has the constitution changed over the years? If a president wishes to resign who would ... A: The Constitution has been amended 27 times over the years. The first 10 amendments spelled out ... | |
| Constitution | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I am having trouble finding the answer to these 3 questions. 1. Was the Constitution democratic? 2. ... A: 1. Not in the strictest sense, no. 2. Democratic government allows the people to vote directly on ... | |
| world history | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: what country is suspected to be behind the bombing of the world trade center in new york ciyt? A. ... A: None of the above. Both WTC attacks, the unsuccessful bombing in the 1990's and the successful ... | |
| Anti-Masonic party and convention | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: Caucuses and primaries are used today in the u.s. to nominate candidates. The Anti-Masonic party was ... A: The term "caucus" is a rather broad term to describe an meeting of people for some political ... | |
| klu klux klan | 7/5/2006 |
| Q: Where did the name of the 'kkk' originate? A: The Ku Klux Klan was formed shortly after the Civil War, primarily as a fraternal organization for a ... | |
| Confederate Money | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I have recentley purchased a stack of Confederate Money. including 16 $1's, dated Feb. 17th, 1864, ... A: Sorry to tell you this, but based on the serial numbers and dates on the bills, it sounds like you ... | |
| can not figure the answer | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: what does the voter in a district mean A: I'm not sure I understand your question exactly. In the US, like many other countries, a State is ... | |
| Civil War | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: Why did the democratic nation fail to address the crisis during the Civil War? A: Just because a nation is democratic, that does not mean they are not prone to war. People in the ... | |
| America | 6/27/2006 |
| Q: What happened to america when the british came over? A: Well, that's a rather open ended question. The British began seriously colonizing North America in ... | |
| REVOLUTION | 6/20/2006 |
| Q: what type of goverment existed at the time of the Revoltion? A: The American revolution was ruled overall by Great Britain. The British were ruled by a King but ... | |
| European Peoples | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: situation prior to discovery of New world? situation during arrival of invaders of New World? Living ... A: Prior to arrival of Europeans, the Americas were pretty much in the stone age. As Europeans ... | |
| populist - follow up | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: Can this be related to the independent party? Sometimes they seem to have a viable canidate but ... A: The Populist party was one of many third parties that have dotted the nations history. Independent ... | |
| populist | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: Thanks for your help A: The Populist Party was a significant force in the 1890's and early 1900's. It was primarily a rural ... | |
| civil rights act of 1866 | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: Who responded to the Civil Rights Act of 1866 A: I'm not sure I understand your question. The Act was a federal law. People either followed it or ... | |
| The underground railroad | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: Michael, What is the best way for me to find out if a specific house in Lansdowne PA was one of the ... A: There are some websites that list places that were part of the Underground Railroad, like this one: ... | |
| military | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: what does civilian control of the military mean like by McArthur, when Truman fired him,texts say ... A: MacArthur was a great hero of WWII. He had quite an ego and thought he could make foreign policy. ... | |
| American Political History Early 19th Century | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: What were the initial concerns of Americans, and how did they translate into the creation of ... A: During the Revolution, the big dispute was whether to seek reform through Britain or whether to seek ... | |
| history | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: what are some games/sports men played during the civil war ? (did they play something like baseball ... A: Adult sports were not very common in the mid-1800's like they are today. Since most people did hard ... | |
| Cultures of the the new world in relation to Asian People | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: What was the Asian peoples situation prior to the discovery of the new world? How did they react to ... A: Most Asians did not really particpate in trade or world travel. The little shipping that existed ... | |
| African people living conditions | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: How were the living conditions for the African people following the settlement of the new world? A: I am assuming you are talking about the living conditions in America, not in Africa. The anser in ... | |
| balck codes | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: So the 14th amendment did stop the black codes? ------------------------- Followup To ... A: Yes, the 14th Amendment ended any Black Codes still in use. In fact, federal military officials ... | |
| World War Two | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: How did the tide of world war tow urn against germany? A: Germany simply did not have the manpower and resources to keep up the war against the combined power ... | |
| balck codes | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: It says outright in the 14th amendment, "no state" so how were the black codes able to still go on? ... A: Again, the black codes were passed BEFORE ratification of the 14th Amendment. There were Black ... | |
| Civil War | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: 1)Who did many consider the best general for the south? 2)Who was the president of the Confederate ... A: 1. The South had many good generals. Most people problably thought that either Stonewall Jackson or ... | |
| immigration | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: In the early 1800s, would immigrants working for factories take away jobs from natives just like in ... A: There were not that many factories here in the early 1800's. That did not come until the industrial ... | |
| balck codes | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. Were black codes passed after the 14th amendment?How ... A: The black codes applying to free blacks were passed right after the Civil War. The 14th Amendment, ... | |
| pres. woodrow wilson | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: why did president woodrow wilson send troops into mexico? A: President Wilson sent troops into Mexico twice. The first time was after a military dictator came ... | |
| ABA | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: .I have a question regarding the American Bar Association....you have in the past answered a few ... A: The ABA has nothing to do with who can be a lawyer. It is merely a professional association for ... | |
| Mercy Otis Warren | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: What is Mercy Otis Warren famous for? A: Mercy Otis Warren is the sister of James Otis, one of the famous Sons of Liberty in Boston credited ... | |
| World War 1 | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: What finally provoked America to join the World War 1? A: There was no one single event that cause American Entry, like Pearl Harbor for WWII. Rather, the ... | |
| Kaiser | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: The Kaiser was a major participant in? A: Your question is a little vague. The term "Kaiser" was the title given to the leader of Germany in ... | |
| Lincoln's death | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: For years I thought that Stanton's words when Lincon died were "Now he belongs to the ages". ... A: The overwhelming majority of sources I have seen say "ages" not "angels". I have seen a few ... | |
| Slavery | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: How did the environment, agribusiness, and natural transportation systems contribute to a culture of ... A: Slavery started out in all of the British Colonies, both North and South. However, it grew and ... | |
| Expansion | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: Which were the various ways in which growth was prevalent? What were the cost and the benefits of ... A: I am guessing that you are talking about the westward expansion of the US. During that period ... | |
| Paul Revere | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: I just heard a story about the legend of Paul reveere and wanted to check out the "truth". I heard ... A: It was well known that the British were planning to seize the guns and other weaponry that the ... | |
| Daniel Shays Life | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: Do you know of any complete works of the life of Daniel Shays from Shays' Rebellion? A: While there are several good books on Shays' Rebellion, there are not really any on Daniel Shays' ... | |
| expansion after 1880 | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: What was the mindset of those who supported or at least tolerated the expansion of the United States ... A: By the late 1800's the US pretty much had control of the whole North American territory that it does ... | |
| Can u give me alot of info on the Underground Railroad? | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: can you give me alot of info on The Underground railroad? If you can will you please write me back ... A: Check out these sites. They should help: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2944.html ... | |
| History | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- why did we have war of 1812? A: The War of 1812 was in large part a way of finishing the unfinished business of the American ... | |
| In regards to answer to the Lord Baltimore question. | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: This question was in a text book which is why I was surprised at your answer. The exact wording was ... A: Sorry to hear that your textbook is so mistaken about the facts. According the phrasing of the ... | |
| history | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: How did France gain control of the Louisiana Territory? Who is Napoleon and why is he important? How ... A: France's original claim to the Louisiana territory is based on exploration and sparse occupation of ... | |
| history | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: what is the louisiana Purchase? A: In 1803, the US Governent bought the Louisiana Territory from France. This land covered territory ... | |
| Social studies | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: Who is Thomas Jefferson? How did Thomas play a role in expanding the size of the U.S.? Why did ... A: Thomas Jefferson was one of the founding fathers. He was the primary author of the Declaration of ... | |
| Who did Daniel Shays sell... | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: Who did Daniel Shays sell his sword to and where is it now? Thanks I just watched Shays' Rebellion ... A: Sorry, but I don't know and am not sure that anyone knows. Shays sold the sword given to him by ... | |
| US Constitution | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: What ambiguities are in the Constitution? A: The Constitution is full of ambiguities. For example, what exactly does the requirement that ... | |
| cold war | 3/27/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering what were some of the concerns of nuclear weapons through scientist eye, like the ... A: During the develpment of the Manhattan project, the primary scientific concerns were that the bomb ... | |
| US Politics | 3/26/2006 |
| Q: I have no idea about anything that has to do with politics. I have a 2 pg paper that I have to ... A: That is a tough question to answer in two pages. Scholars have written thousands of pages on the ... | |
| Location of Immigrant Communities In US | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: Please help, Paul. I am looking for the locations and nationalites of major immigrant communities ... A: Boston, NYC, and Philly are well known for their Irish and Italian communities. NYC also has a ... | |
| Foriegn affairs | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: Where can I find sites on U.S. foriegn affairs during the American Civil War? A: The US really did not start to get involved in foreign affairs until the end of the 19th Century. ... | |
| War of Independence | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: What were the social, political, and economic revolutions that took place in America as a result of ... A: The American Revolution was not really so "revolutionary" as we tend to use that term today. It did ... | |
| bill of rights and the star spangled banner | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: I need to know where I can get a copy of the Bill of rights, and also the Star Spangled Banner. I ... A: No problem, here is the info you wanted. I included the full lyrics for the Start Spangled Banner, ... | |
| US History West, Texas, Cowboy | 3/4/2006 |
| Q: I'm doing some research on Judge Roy Bean, you know the guy Paul Newman played in the 70's film. ... A: Unforutnately, there ae not a lot of primary sources about Judge Roy Bean. His "court" did not keep ... | |
| Underground Railroad | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: 1.Was there a famous person on the vUnderground Railroad besides Harriet Tubman? 2. what percent of ... A: The underground Railroad was a smuggling network that involved thousands of people. Because they ... | |
| Underground Railroad | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: 1. How long did it take for Harriet Tubman to get all the slaves to the Underground Railroad? A: The Underground Railroad was not a real railroad. It was a series of safe houses so that slaves ... | |
| Did Lincoln deliberately provoke the Civil War | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: On a recent trip to Georgia I purchased a book (whose title and author I unfortunately cannot ... A: The facts are not really in dispute, but how you view them in terms of assessing blame for the Civil ... | |
| U.S. History | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: Why did Great Britain hire mercenaries like the Hessians to fight in America? A: Basically, the mercenaries were used because they were convenient and cheap. When it became clear ... | |
| Nullification | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: How did the Nullification Crisi reflect the controversy over states' rights? A: I wouldn't exactly call it a crisis. It was more of a controversy. Since early on in the Republic, ... | |
| U.S. History, 8th grade | 2/10/2006 |
| Q: My son is in independent studies, I am trying to help him with his history. We have both read the ... A: 1. The Boston Massacre and Tea Party were both relatively minor events by themselves. They were ... | |
| Louisiana Purchase | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: Do you know a book that describes the different international and interstates border changes in ... A: If you are talking about the area that covers north Texas, that is the disputed area that the ... | |
| the Holocaust | 2/8/2006 |
| Q: my name is Katie and I am currently finishing up my research paper (which is due 2/15/06) on the ... A: Unfortunately, the horrors of the holocaust not really prevented subsequent acts of genocide. ... | |
| U.S Revolutionary War | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: If you can help me please I will appreciate it. 1. What did Britain do to the colonies? 2. The ... A: I'm not exactly sure what you are asking with these questions, but I will give it a shot: 1. ... | |
| Louisiana Purchase | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: As we know, the southern, western and northern boundaries of Louisiana were not defined in the ... A: Most borders in the New World were relatively vague. Different countries often laid claim to the ... | |
| politics | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: S 1 class and we were given this essay to rite that has to do with comareing and contrasting: 1 ... A: All three actions were designed to respond to perceived foreign threats. Each sought to detain or ... | |
| Pre-political parties Hamilton vs. Jefferson | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: Can you proof my DBQ? Hamilton and Jefferson had many different ideas, which had led to the ... A: I think you generally have ther right idea. However, Jefferson did not oppose the Bank because he ... | |
| Patriot's Day | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: When is Patriot's Day? Isn't it the 19th of April? A: Patriots Day is only officially celibrated in Masschusetts and Maine. It was originally celebrated ... | |
| Hello | 2/2/2006 |
| Q: Hello my techer asked me to write about why i should do home work and im getting stuck with it any ... A: I'm not exactly sure what this has to do with US History, but the reason for homework is that it is ... | |
| question about American Revolution | 1/28/2006 |
| Q: I am wondering in American Revolution, what ways did republican, constitutional government differ ... A: Prior to the revolution, the British colonies were rule by the King of England. While British ... | |
| American Revolution | 1/28/2006 |
| Q: I am wondering what were the distinctive features of the American Revolution? And what social ... A: The most distinctive thing about the American Revolution was its ability to radically change the ... | |
| The American Revolutions of 1775 to 1784 | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: How many Americans fought in the American Revolution, and how many Americans actually die? Thank ... A: Because there were no good records from that period, and some service was rather informal, we have ... | |
| colonial america | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: What were the two most important middle colonies and what were the two "hivings out" colonies ... A: To answer your first question, I guess it depends what you consider a "middle colony". Virginia was ... | |
| articles of confederation | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: Okay, here it is. I need the 3 states who voted NOT to abolish slavery when the articles of ... A: I understand your confusion. I am not aware of any move under the Articles of Confederation to ... | |
| US HIStory : first World war | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: 1) Do you think America should enter the war? 2) Is it right for America to intervene in foreign ... A: Personally, I would have stayed out of WWI. While there certainly were some provocations that would ... | |
| louinaina purchase | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: im doing a research project and i have looked everywhere for what the federalist thought about ... A: While the Federalists did not generally like President Jefferson, most of them were quite happy ... | |
| sites to read up on history | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: This probably isn't the kind of question you usually answer, but can you tell me some good sites if ... A: For a good general site on US history, I especially like this site: http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa ... | |
| articles of confederation verses constitution | 12/25/2005 |
| Q: My assignment was to identify 10 comaprisons/ contrasts reguarding the Articles of Confederation and ... A: There are lots of other differences: In the Articles, votes had to be unanimous for rasing taxes, ... | |
| US history | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: What US president invaded Russia ? My daughter ask me this and Im totally stumped ? I thought may be ... A: I would not really call it an "invasion" but US troops did go to Russia in 1917. At the time they ... | |
| Cold War | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: ..like what makes it an important event in history? thanx Troy R A: When the Communists first took over Russia in 1917, most political experts predicted an eventual ... | |
| Constitutional conflict | 12/10/2005 |
| Q: I need to show whether the US Constitution was successful in protecting the people and the state ... A: The Constitution itself really does not do the protecting in this case. Much of the debate, ... | |
| John Jay/ Constitutional Convention | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: My 10th grade history class is having a debate (Federalists vs. Antifederalists) on the ... A: John Jay did not go to the Convention because he was not selected. Each State government picked its ... | |
| history | 11/18/2005 |
| Q: African peoples situation prior to discovery of new world? situation during arrival of invaders to ... A: There were some more advanced civilizations in northern Africa, notably Egypt and Libya, which were ... | |
| us history AP | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: Who is Emma Willard Hart? Who or what were the "free soilers"? Can you give me some information on ... A: Emma Willard Hart was best known for starting and running several women's schools in the early ... | |
| American Revolution | 11/1/2005 |
| Q: I am working on a powerpoint presentation for my college history class... my topic to cover is the ... A: These site should give you the basics on the causes. ... | |
| Mercy Otis Warren | 10/26/2005 |
| Q: Where can I find information about the childhood and education of Mercy Otis Warren? I need ... A: Unfortunately, there is very little information about the childhood of almost anyone from that era. ... | |
| North America in 1763 | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: I tried looking at maps but they did not really help. The questions are, who owned the land around ... A: The French controlled Canada. Britain controlled what is today the east coast of the US. The ... | |
| political cartoons | 10/22/2005 |
| Q: where can i find some political cartoons from the revolutionary time period. i need like the ... A: Political cartoons were fairly rare during the Revolution. There were not many newspapers, and most ... | |
| Thomas Jefferson | 10/22/2005 |
| Q: I just want to see if you agree with my answer that Thomas Jefferson supported these following ... A: Thomas Jefferson changed his mind a lot, so he supported lots of things at one time or another. The ... | |
| Loyalism | 10/10/2005 |
| Q: is it possible that the "loyalist" only remained loyal to britain because they were scared that if ... A: There were many varied reasons why people chose to be loyalists. Many felt such loyalty was a moral ... | |
| Loyalism | 10/9/2005 |
| Q: Im writing a paper on loyalism and im wondering what made the colonist so loyal to the british and ... A: Most of the colonists living in America at the time of the Revolution had come from Britain, or ... | |
| World War I | 10/8/2005 |
| Q: In what ways did World War I affect the lives of African Americans? A: WWI created a labor shortage, giving African-Americans more opportunities to get out of agriculture ... | |
| Paul Reveere | 9/27/2005 |
| Q: What was the name of Paul Reveere's horse. A: At the time of his famous ride, Paul Revere did not own a horse. He lived in the city and did not ... | |
| History | 9/25/2005 |
| Q: What language was constructed during the years 1875-1887 to establish a viable lingua franca? Who ... A: Around that time, a language called "Esperanto" was developed. Dr. Ludovic Lazarus (Ludwik Lejzer) ... | |
| The Bill of Rights | 9/24/2005 |
| Q: I am interested in knowing what amendments, in the Bill of Rights, talk about separation of power. ... A: The separation of powers as discussed by John Locke are not really in the Bill of Rights. The ... | |
| AP US History-im definately stuck | 9/21/2005 |
| Q: Im not lazy or a cheater. Im just stuck and I need a little help. What are some civil liberties ... A: Most of the Declaration of Independence lays out a the thig Britain did which caused the war. I ... | |
| ww1 | 9/20/2005 |
| Q: Wow! Thank you, that was the best answer I got from any expert about any quyestion. Not too long, ... A: Glad I can help. America always moves from progressive to reactionary eras. That is nothing new. ... | |
| modernism | 9/20/2005 |
| Q: It seems that during the progressive times people lived in such prosperity, how and why did we adopt ... A: Changing times lead to changing ideas. The benefits of the industrial revolution changed the way ... | |
| ww1 | 9/20/2005 |
| Q: This isn't a homework question, but I couldn't find a regular history area so I hope you don't mind ... A: The Wilson Administration played up the war as a war "to make the world safe for democracy" and as ... | |
| world war 1 questions | 9/18/2005 |
| Q: i dont get this question at all.. "What factors contributed tot he upsurge in fundamnetalism in the ... A: WWI was a horrific event. Millions of people died in a hellish war the likes of which had never ... | |
| German-American population during WWI & WWII | 9/16/2005 |
| Q: I don't know if this era is too recent for you, but I was wondering what percentage of the American ... A: Sorry, but I really cannot give an exact answer here. During the early 20th Century, the US did not ... | |
| world war 1 questions | 9/11/2005 |
| Q: world war 1 questions hi, i am taking history class and didnt get this... What were the significant ... A: President Wilson was a strong friend of England and supported them during the War even while the US ... | |
| - | 9/8/2005 |
| Q: Some time ago i was learning for some time American history, however to this day i don't know what ... A: Colombia the country (spelled with two o's) as nothing to do with the the District of Columbia ... | |
| dawn of america | 9/4/2005 |
| Q: hey, i'm writing an essay on how chesapeake and new england came to be two different regions even ... A: Any category you pick is going to be interrelated with other categories, so I would not worry about ... | |
| U.S. history | 8/29/2005 |
| Q: Who predicted in 1830's that U.S. and Russia would be world powers in the 20th century? A: Alexis de Tocqueville in "Democracy in America" (published 1845) said the following: There are at ... | |
| Liberty Bell | 8/25/2005 |
| Q: Here's what I've been able to find out about the Liberty Bell. First bell: Cast by Whitechapel in ... A: The "4th bell" as you call it is not really considered one of the Liberty Bells. It was a ... | |
| Confederate Money | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: Recently found a $500 Confederate bill while going thru estate of deceased parents...dated feb 16, ... A: Assuming it is a real bill and not a reproduction (there are many such out there) it is probably ... | |
| Civil War | 8/16/2005 |
| Q: I am 16 and I recently studied the civil War and I have some questions. 1. Why is this war referred ... A: The American Civil War gets that name because a civil war is an internal war where one part of a ... | |
| Disorganization of Colonial Army | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: Would you like to be interviewed for this book? If I could have your contact information, some of ... A: If you want to send any further questions, feel free to e-mail me at mtroy1@yahoo.com. I am not ... | |
| Disorganization of Colonial Army | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: I'm doing research for a book on the usefulness of mess and disorganization. The author is ... A: There is no question that the Continental forces were ill-equipped, poorly trained, and quite ... | |
| Thomas Paine | 8/10/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering exactly how Thomas Paine managed to get out of jail in France. I know the story ... A: Paine was lucky enough to escape execution by accident. He ended up sitting in prison for almost a ... | |
| Boston store 1863 | 8/4/2005 |
| Q: My script had a Black woman shopping in a White store in Boston. If that scenario doesn't seem ... A: Massachusetts outlawed school segregation in 1855. In the years leading up to the Civil War, most ... | |
| history | 7/27/2005 |
| Q: the man known as the foremost empire builder in africa was 1.leopold 111 2.rhodes 3.disraelli ... A: 1. of the options given I would say Rhodes. 2. The Industrial Revolution was a single event, so I ... | |
| Klu Klux Klan | 7/27/2005 |
| Q: Was the Klux Klux Klan founded on social rather than racial grounds? Is there any truth in this ... A: Yes, the KKK was founded in the winter of 1865/66 by six former Confederate officers who after the ... | |
| Federalist papers | 7/21/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering how we know who wrote each of the individual Federalist Papers since they were all ... A: We don't know for certain who wrote which ones. From later admissions, we know that the three ... | |
| What were a couple of results... | 7/3/2005 |
| Q: What were a couple of results of Prohibition during the 1920s? A: The main result was an increase in organized crime to supply alcohol. It also led many people to ... | |
| How did trade influence societies... | 6/21/2005 |
| Q: How did trade influence societies in africa,the americas, asia, and europe? A: That is really a pretty broad question that could take volumes to answer. Trade has been an ... | |
| The Holocaust | 6/11/2005 |
| Q: well I have a social studeis project on The Holocaust, and my project is to ask an historian about ... A: It probably would have been possible to prevent the Holocaust, but I think it would have been ... | |
| history | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me with the following questions... -how did the dropping of atomic ... A: The development of Atomic weapons made all out direct war between major powers much more dangerous. ... | |
| cant find answers after searching | 6/5/2005 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me with these questions as i seem to be having difficulties ... A: I'm not really sure how to answer your first question since there are not any obligations on people ... | |
| Decleration | 6/2/2005 |
| Q: ....Q: Someone keeps argueing with me that it was Fredrick Douglas,or Prince Wipple? ....your ... A: Glad I could help. Here is some more ammunition for you: Frederick Douglas is a ridiculous ... | |
| Decleration | 6/1/2005 |
| Q: Q: Was there any african american who signed the Decleration of Indep. What was his name? On the ... A: There were no African-American signers of the Declaration nor any that served in the Continental ... | |
| Ships in port | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: My question is concerning the 17th century. I'm doing a screenplay about slavery in 1652 Jamestown ... A: Typically, a ship would stay for a week or two which would allow time for the loading and unloading ... | |
| WWII | 4/29/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me (in your opinion) if the United States could haqve prevented their entry into WWII? A: It is quite possible that the US would never have entered WWII if the Japanese had never bombed ... | |
| criminal justice history | 4/28/2005 |
| Q: What is the date, location(city) and speed being traveled by the first driver stopped for speeding ... A: In the US, the first was in New York City. On May 20, 1899, a New York City bicycle policeman ... | |
| U.S. History | 4/27/2005 |
| Q: The British system of mercantilism was opposed by many American colonist because it.. A: Mercantilism meant the government could control who you could trade with and under what conditions. ... | |
| U.S. History topic begining with a letter "Q" | 4/26/2005 |
| Q: My daughter has been assigned as homework to list U.S. Histroy events begining with each letter of ... A: How about the "Quartering Act". This was a 1765 British Act that required the American colonies to ... | |
| slavery | 4/25/2005 |
| Q: I am stuck on the phrase "peculiar institution of the south" when it pertains to slavery and why it ... A: That term began to be used after the US broke away from Great Britain. With all the talk of natural ... | |
| A few questions. . . | 4/24/2005 |
| Q: Troy, First off, thank you for reading this and if you can assist me.. I greatly appreciate it. On ... A: Europe aside, Wilson's foreign policy, especially in Latin America, was highly interventionist. The ... | |
| Monroe Doctrine | 4/16/2005 |
| Q: Was there a subtle change in the interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine between 1823 and the end of ... A: While the Monroe Doctrine said the US would not interfere with existing colonies, I think that was ... | |
| AmerisanHistory | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: What was the reason behind building the Library Of Congress? or Why did they build the Library Of ... A: I think the name says it all. Congress wanted a place where members could do research and have ... | |
| civil war | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: Ok i have 3 questions. 1- why did the battle of chattanooga take place 2- why was the battle of ... A: The Battle of Chattanooga was fought as the Confederates tried to halt the western advance of the ... | |
| Write the correct one | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: my freinds told me that you could help me so I hope you can. Write before or after to show the time ... A: 1. Isreal became an independent nation after World War 2. 2. The communist revolution was ... | |
| articles of confederation | 3/29/2005 |
| Q: where did the articles confederation happed ? A: The articles were drafted by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. They were then ... | |
| American Revolution | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: The first major engagement of the American Revolution took place near....... Concerned about the ... A: Not sure what you mean by "major engagement." Lexington was not really a major battle, but had a ... | |
| social studies history | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: im stuck on this and cant find areas or anything about it... Where did most free blacks ... A: I am limiting my answer to the US, which is what I think you want. Otherwise there were far more ... | |
| the Dollar | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: Michael. My own subject being the French Revolution, I am trying, insofar as it is even possible, ... A: I would be very careful about making any such comparisons. France when through a period of ... | |
| please help me !can you please... | 2/18/2005 |
| Q: please help me !can you please analyze the economic consequences of the civil war with respect to ... A: As with many wars, the Civil War forced the US to build many more factories and transportation ... | |
| bill of rights | 2/14/2005 |
| Q: the bill of rights did not come from teh desire to protect the liberties won in the American ... A: I think that is basically true. The Bill of Rights came a decade after the war had ended. Also, ... | |
| American Revolution | 2/12/2005 |
| Q: Some histories state that the large debt owed by us to France for their support of us in the ... A: Unfortunately, this is not an easy question to answer. The US did repay some money to France, but ... | |
| Industrial revolution in France | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: Why in Comparison to Great Brtain was France Slow to industrailize? A: I'm not exactly sure what this has to do with US History, but I'll give it a shot. France did a ... | |
| Samuel Adams | 1/20/2005 |
| Q: I need the cause of Samuel Adams death,do you know?I would appreciate your assistance.Thank You! A: Sam Adams was 81 years old and died in bed. At that age, people really didn't look for a reason. ... | |
| american history | 1/17/2005 |
| Q: i'm doing a research paper and I wanted to ask you a question. what is the most important factor in ... A: Every country has nationalism of some sort. The strongest nationalism seems to develop when there ... | |
| the most important event | 1/15/2005 |
| Q: what do you consider to be the most important event in the U.S. History since 1900? How does this ... A: I would say the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. That event led to US involvement in WWII and ... | |
| Early American money | 1/2/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me the origin of the "$" (dollar sign) that we use for our currency? How did we decide ... A: There was no formal decision to use the dollar sign. It's one of those things that just came into ... | |
| Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna | 12/27/2004 |
| Q: If you could interview Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, what are some questions that you would ask him, ... A: I'm not sure I'd have a lot to say to him. Even getting past the fact that we don't speak the same ... | |
| Women & the military 1861-1939 | 12/23/2004 |
| Q: What roles did women in the US play in the military during the Civil War, WW I & WW II? A: Women were not permitted to serve in the military during the Civil War. The only women who did were ... | |
| declaration of independence | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: what exactly was the declaration of independence? and when was it signed? A: The Declaration of Independence is the document that declared that the 13 British colonies in North ... | |
| pearl harbor/ japanese internment camps | 12/18/2004 |
| Q: What made the incident at pearl harbor occur? Where can this information be found if you don't have ... A: I guess the simple answer is that the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor happened because the Japanese ... | |
| Colonial Erz/ New Deal | 12/15/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to learn what the prevailing economic systems were for both the Colonial Era and the New ... A: In colonial times, the economy was primarily agricultural self-sufficiency. The rest was trade ... | |
| reconstruction | 12/9/2004 |
| Q: Was reconstruction a success or failure and why? A: I guess it depends on what you saw as the goal. Certainly, the south was reconstructed and ... | |
| civil war | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: please can you help me? i have some trouble understanding the cause of the civil war. please can ... A: The Civil War was fought primarily over the issue of slavery, although on a broader point the issue ... | |
| civil war | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: please can you help me understand with a essay the political and social events of the 1850s and ... A: I'm not going to write a whole essay, but there were several key events in the 1850's that led to ... | |
| Underground railroad | 11/28/2004 |
| Q: i was wondering, when does the underground railroad start and end(timeline), because I have no idea ... A: The underground Railroad was not a formal institution, and it certainly didn't keep records. It was ... | |
| Presidential Impairment of the ICC | 11/27/2004 |
| Q: Another question for you…..Hope you don't mind.. How could the ICC impair the President of the U.S? ... A: Presumably the ICC could prosecute the President for engaging in the crime of "aggression" for ... | |
| ICC authority | 11/27/2004 |
| Q: Mr Troy…I have a question regarding the ICC. I don't know how to begin or how to construe my ... A: I don't really consider myself an ICC scholar. I don't think anyone could answer this question with ... | |
| ICC 2nd Question | 11/24/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Troy.. I read a statement and wondered if you could assist me. This kinda goes along with the ... A: There are lots of recent examples of violations of basic human rights, from the Nazi Holocaust, to ... | |
| ICC deterence | 11/24/2004 |
| Q: ...Its me once agian I have another a question regarding the ICC. I have read that the ICC could ... A: Deterrence works if the punishment is fairly certain and is worse to the actor than the consequences ... | |
| ICC | 11/23/2004 |
| Q: Troy... I am doing a research paper on the ICC and keep running acros the Yugoslavia and Rwanda ... A: When the Soviet control over Eastern Europe collapsed in the early 1990's, most countries peacefully ... | |
| jefferson vs. jackson | 11/18/2004 |
| Q: ok, im doing this paper on the jeffersonian era vs. the jacksonian era, i have to know how they ... A: The major change durig that era was the property requirement. In Jefferson's time, all free white ... | |
| American Revolution | 11/12/2004 |
| Q: I cannot find any information on Earl Percy on the internet.I am doing a project on the American ... A: That's a pretty obscure figure. Percy was a British General who fought through much of the American ... | |
| early american political parties | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: How did the french Action strain relations between political parties in the United states around the ... A: The XYZ affair involved France's refusal to accept US diplomats and then demanding a bribe before ... | |
| U.S history | 11/8/2004 |
| Q: In what way does industrialization bring about reform in the 1800's? A: Industrialization changed the entire socio-economic structure of the US. We went from being an ... | |
| american history | 11/7/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Troy, I am having trouble with this topic in my American Civilizations course. Here is the ... A: I'm not sure I agree with the premise provided for the Essay. While there certainly were many ... | |
| lafayette's 3 swords | 11/5/2004 |
| Q: Marquis de Lafayette awarded three swords to three people for their valor just after the American ... A: I believe Pierce Butler also received a sword from Lafayette. Butler served for many years as a ... | |
| history | 11/4/2004 |
| Q: what is the difference between america today and when rome fell A: Well, America wasn't even called America when Rome fell. Europeans did not even know this half of ... | |
| The Gettysburg Address | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: Is it true that some experts believe that the copy of the Gettysburg Address that Lincoln read ... A: Their are five known drafts of the Gettysburg Address written in Lincoln's hand. Four of those were ... | |
| political parties and voting | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: If a person is registered republican, can he/she vote for a democrat? Is the vote discounted if they ... A: Whatever a voter is registered as, he or she may vote for whomever they want. Every vote is counted ... | |
| u.s history | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: What was the country that defeated its opponent in the conflict over Korea? A: I'm not sure I understand your question. The Korean conflict was a police action brought by the ... | |
| Boston Massacre | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: What was the french outlook on the boston masacre? What did they think of it? Were they for or ... A: Aside from the fact that I don't think anyone "favors" unarmed civilians being shot dead in the ... | |
| detterence | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: I have one more question. Can u tell me what r the key varibales in thinking about deterrence ... A: The theory of deterence is that you want to make it clear to other countries that if they attack ... | |
| History q's | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: my name is Eddie, and i really need your help, I need alot of information about New Jersey in 1790; ... A: The 1790 Census for NJ reported 3.9 million residents. For the rest of your questions, you may find ... | |
| womens rights in early colonies | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: as in england women were not permitted to participate i government. How could a women in the New ... A: Women could not vote, but they could have influence. They way they usually had influence was by ... | |
| articles of confederation v. the constitution | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: O) i have to write a paper on these 2 questions and i'm at a complete loss. if you could help me ... A: The Articles were designed more like a treaty between 13 different nations. All had to agree to any ... | |
| U.S.Government | 10/18/2004 |
| Q: What jobs could you get if you came from Europe to America 1787. A: One of the big differences between then and now is that you did not just "get" a job in 1787. There ... | |
| mathes | 10/12/2004 |
| Q: hi again i wonder if you could tell how to learn my times tables because im no good at them and want ... A: Unfortunately, there is no fast and easy trick to this. It takes many many hours of practice. When ... | |
| oldest active federal law enforcement agency in America | 10/10/2004 |
| Q: Mike, Thanks for the info. You're right, using the term "federal" has special meaning, and can't ... A: I don't mean to be so picky about the language you are using, but even "inter-state" is problematic ... | |
| Examples of human rights obstacles | 10/10/2004 |
| Q: Mr Troy...... Since you have been great assistaning me with other answers...I have another question ... A: One common cultural issue is the place of women in society. It is generally considered a human ... | |
| Christopher Columbus | 10/10/2004 |
| Q: I have a few questions about Christopher Columbus, that I hope you can answer... How old was he ... A: Columbus was 40 on his first trip. He first landed on islands now known as the Bahamas. The ... | |
| Ratification of the Constitution | 10/10/2004 |
| Q: I was wanting to get someone else's view on the following questions, thanks for your answers! 1. Do ... A: The Constitution strengthened the central government's powers. Local groups that believed it was ... | |
| oldest active federal law enforcement agency in America | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: What is the oldest active federal law enforcement agency in America? Some possibilities are: (1) ... A: From your choices, I would say the Marshalls service would probably be considered the first. Prior ... | |
| French and Indian War/Revolutionary War | 10/1/2004 |
| Q: Why is the colony of New York figured prominently as a theater of military operations during both of ... A: One British strategy was to occupy the Hudson River Valley in order to cut off New England from the ... | |
| life expectancy info | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: How can I find out what the life expectancy was for people who lived in the colonies between the ... A: Unfortunately, any number you find is likely to be highly inaccurate. People did not keep good ... | |
| Constitution | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: What are some advantages in keeping the Articles of Confederation? Why would it be better to accept ... A: We can't exactly "keep" the articles of Confederation since we dumped them well over 200 years ago. ... | |
| history | 9/23/2004 |
| Q: Which states did the Santa Fe Trail cut through when if first "opened for business" in 1821? A: The trail started in Missouri, went through what is today Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New ... | |
| Willard Saulsbury! | 9/22/2004 |
| Q: Hey I have this homework assignment....and I have to find out the opinion WIllard Saulsbury from ... A: Unlike today, meticulous written records of each Senatorial decision were not kept in those days. ... | |
| Confederate money | 9/17/2004 |
| Q: Do you know when confedrate money stopped being legal tender or when they stopped printing ... A: The US never considered Confederate money to be legal tender. The Confederacy was an illegal ... | |
| French and Indian War | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: Do you know how French Revolution altered the political, economic, and ideological relations between ... A: The French and Indian War pretty much kicked France out of North America. With the continent ... | |
| How and Why did Andrew Johnson... | 9/7/2004 |
| Q: How and Why did Andrew Johnson alter lincolns plan for reconstruction? A: Johnson did not significantly alter Lincoln's plans for reconstruction. Of course, we don't know ... | |
| constatution | 9/7/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the articles of confederation are A: The Articles of Confederation were what the Colonies and later States used to coordinate their ... | |
| what were the causes of the... | 9/6/2004 |
| Q: what were the causes of the american revolution? what is imperialism? what is a concession and ... A: The main cause of the American Revolution was colonial opposition to British assertions that it ... | |
| World War II Cold War | 8/26/2004 |
| Q: Can you help me? Can you tell me the positive and negative contributions of nuclear technologies: ... A: It is quite clear that the US development of Nuclear bombs convinced Japan to surrender and end ... | |
| Colonial Religious Toleration | 8/26/2004 |
| Q: Michael, I'm hoping you can help me out with this question. "To what extent and why did religious ... A: The main reason for the expansion of religious toleration was necessity. Colonies desperately ... | |
| china's geography | 8/2/2004 |
| Q: please explain the relationship between china's geography and its belief that it was the sole source ... A: I'm not sure I agree with your premise. Like many great countries, many Chinese probably had an ... | |
| US Chronological History | 7/24/2004 |
| Q: Michael, hi from australia, we were watching tv about texas and we got to wondering how it is called ... A: Texas is called the "lone star state" because of its flag which has a single star. When Texas was ... | |
| First American President | 7/19/2004 |
| Q: It is widely taught and considered without much question that George Washington was the first ... A: Back when the American Revolution began, there was no mechanism to create any governmental body ... | |
| Peace with honor | 7/15/2004 |
| Q: Could you please explain, what Nixon's policy of "peace with honor" was and if he pursued the policy ... A: President Nixon's idea of "peace with honor" in Vietnam was designed to contrast his plan with that ... | |
| American History | 7/9/2004 |
| Q: 1. Why was the War in the South "Truly Revolutionary" 2. Discuss the Philosophy Embodied in the ... A: 1. The Revolution had two major social impacts on the south. First, free poor whites directly took ... | |
| Fiscal and Monetary | 7/8/2004 |
| Q: Can you briefly tell what are the advantages and disadvantages of fiscal and monetary policies? ... A: I'm assuming you are asking what the differences are between different types of policies, not ... | |
| Colonial History | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: Can you explain how the principles of the constitution were grounded by political and religous ... A: That's a rather complex question since the founders drew from so many sources in creating the ... | |
| Pax-Americana | 7/5/2004 |
| Q: What si the definition of "Pax-Americana" Im not sure what that is? Thanks you Frank A: The term "pax" is Latin for peace. Historians for centuries have refered to "Pax Romana" to ... | |
| Neo mercantilism | 7/5/2004 |
| Q: .... What is NEO-mercanttilism? Thank you FRANK A: The classic mercantilism was the effor of major powers to control world trade in the 17th, 18th, and ... | |
| American Revolution | 6/23/2004 |
| Q: Here's a bit of trivia for you. Are the British soldiers that were killed during the A R buried in ... A: In those days virtually all soldiers were buried where they fell. Only the bodies of a few top ... | |
| Butler's Special Order #28 | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could explain the Southern response to Butler's issuance of Special Order #28 ... A: Benjamin Butler's order was designed to prevent Confederate Women in the captured city from ... | |
| Mathew B Brady | 6/18/2004 |
| Q: The famous photographer Mathew B Brady intial B stood for what? Thanks for your help regards, ... A: Much is not known about Brady's life. He was apparently illiterate and had virtually no written ... | |
| Communist | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: In recent years U.S. foreign policy has been less concerned with fighting Communist than it was ... A: The reason why Communism became such an issue for hte US after WWII was that the Communist Soviet ... | |
| Thomas Jefferson | 6/8/2004 |
| Q: Thomas Jefferson was a slave owner why then did he state in The Declaration of Independence that ... A: You have to remember that up until that time, few people expressed any moral reservations about ... | |
| U.S History | 6/5/2004 |
| Q: When did the delegets sine the Decleration of Indapendends A: Most of the delegates signed the Declaration in August of 1776 after the formal document was drafted ... | |
| Pakistan as a superpower | 5/27/2004 |
| Q: Mr Troy..... I have a qeustion for you regarding Pakistan. I know Pakistan not in your field of ... A: I'd put Pakistan's chances of becoming a superpower somewhere between slim and none. To be a ... | |
| soft power | 5/19/2004 |
| Q: ... Can you inform what countries today practice 'soft power' in their foreign relations.? Phillip ... A: "Soft power" usually refers to using persuasion and encouragement in order to get other countries to ... | |
| ISSUE | 5/19/2004 |
| Q: I have one more question regarding IPE. I understand it may not be in your expertise. In relations ... A: There is no "right" answer here. There are just differing schools of thought. Politics involves ... | |
| Lockean Liberalism | 5/19/2004 |
| Q: Can you tell me what exactly is Lockean Liberalism? Thank you A: Lockean Liberalism is a school of thought based on the writings of John Locke. Locke was an 18th ... | |
| american revolution | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: the american revolution said to be fought for freedom for our country do u think that americans ... A: The American Revolution established the principle of self-rule. Before that time, the American ... | |
| Dates | 5/16/2004 |
| Q: hey there once again... i have a question. you had mention in a prvious response that the united ... A: The CIA supported a coup in Guatemala in 1954 after teh elected leader (Pres. Arbenz) began ... | |
| ABM TREATY | 5/16/2004 |
| Q: Would you please inform me briefly on what exactly the ABM traety was? It was the treaty that the ... A: President Bush did not reject the Treaty. It was already in place. He simply withdrew from it. ... | |
| watergate | 5/13/2004 |
| Q: For my humanities class I have to write about the public's reaction to watergate. I don't know what ... A: Check out these sites. They should help: ... | |
| Realism | 5/12/2004 |
| Q: Troy, I have a question for you regarding various types of realist theories and the current ... A: In my opionion, the best argument for an offensive realist theory is that the US hoped to set up a ... | |
| Realists | 5/12/2004 |
| Q: Mr Troy I have a question regarding terrorists. My professor told me that Realists do not have much ... A: From a technical point of view, I suppose your professor is right in that in international relations ... | |
| Nuclear capabilites | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: specifically Iraq. I would like to know what was the estimated number of nuclear weapons the Soviet ... A: The only countries known to have nuclear weapons are Britain, China, France, India, Pakistan, ... | |
| Civil War-Mathew Brady-Julia Handy Brady | 5/6/2004 |
| Q: Where did Mathew Brady and Julia Handy (Brady) meet? And when did they get married? A: There is suprisingly little written record of their personal life. Both of them appear to have been ... | |
| Manhattan Project | 5/1/2004 |
| Q: I am currently in an accelerated history program and doing a rearch report on the Manhattan Project. ... A: I'm not sure that I agree wit the thesis as stated. I don't really think it was "fortuitous" since ... | |
| Texas Expatriots to Mexico | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: I saw a magazine, I think it was called "Historical Magazine" that was published by an encyclopedia ... A: I'm not sure what article you read, as there have been many on the subject. After the war, ... | |
| The American Century | 4/17/2004 |
| Q: Did the foriegn policies of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson Have a positive or negative affect ... A: I suppose it depends on your point of view. These Presidents helped make the US a much more ... | |
| post world war II | 4/15/2004 |
| Q: what attributed to post-world War II economic expansion? how did the soviet union respond when ... A: Post WWII economic expansion was mostly due to rebuilding after the war. During the war, people put ... | |
| Neo -conservative | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: Troy......... I have another question.... Does there exists a theory called neo-conservative? If ... A: The term "neo-conservative" is usually used to describe people who are strongly supportive of a ... | |
| Realism | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: Troy, I have a question for you regarding various types of realist theories and the current ... A: Unfortunately the answer, like the world, is not that black and white. There are a mix of reasons ... | |
| A.P. U.S. History | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: if u coul help me with this it would be super! what were a the main ways manifest destiny affected ... A: Manifest Destiny was the theory that the US was destined to take over all of North America. From ... | |
| Liberal progress | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: Would you assist me? Can you tell me has international history been as progressive as liberals ... A: I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "international history" being "progressive" or what the ... | |
| Pakistan and U.S. | 4/8/2004 |
| Q: Troy Thank you for the previous responses. They were great! I have a question regarding pakistan ... A: Pakistan and the US do not have the best history. During the Cold War, the US was regularly trying ... | |
| American Revolution once again | 4/4/2004 |
| Q: Could I just get you to give me an answer on the other two of my focusing questions 1. What ... A: Washington built up the Continental Army from nothing. He kept it together throughout the war with ... | |
| The Age of Jefferson | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: I am an 8th grader, and I have a few questions that I don not understand the answers to, I hope you ... A: When Britain and France when to war, it meant that American colonies could not trade with Britain's ... | |
| What was the very first plan... | 3/30/2004 |
| Q: What was the very first plan of government for the United States after the Revolutionary War? A: The first organizing document of the various States after they declared independence was the ... | |
| history | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: who wrote the Monroe Doctrine A: The Monroe doctrine is not a written document. It was first announced in President Monroe's State ... | |
| Nehru Jawaharlal | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: Troy.... I have a question regarding Nehru Jawaharlal and his world views on nationalism and ... A: I really don't have a lot of expertise on Nehru. He is mostly known for his work with Gandhi in ... | |
| James Monroe | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: What are some major things james monroe did in his presidental career? Thanks Arpan A: James Monroe is probably best know for the "Monroe Doctrine" which held that European powers should ... | |
| Kentucky 1833 | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: I am beginning an essay on Rita Dove's "Kentucky 1833". While doing some initial research I found ... A: Kentucky remained a slave State until the end of the Civil War and passage of the 13th Amendment in ... | |
| Euro/US | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the U.S. and Europe. Why is it that Europe did not stop the United ... A: For most of the 19th Century, Europe did not take the US very seriously. The British thought the US ... | |
| labor unions | 3/21/2004 |
| Q: why were labor unions not more successful during thelate nineteenth century? A: The industrial revolution brought with it the prospect of vastly increased wealth, cheaper goods, ... | |
| Terrorists | 3/19/2004 |
| Q: I have a question for you regarding Al-Queda and the bombings in Spain. Why did Al-Queda bomb ... A: First off, we are not even 100% sure that Al-Queda was responsible. That is the theory of ... | |
| us history | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: I am having a problem analyzeing all that is needed for my midterm it is on the industrialization on ... A: The industrial revolution brought with it the prospect of vastly increased wealth, cheaper goods, ... | |
| who wrote the declaration of independence | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: who wrote the declaration of independence A: After decided to declare independence, the Second Continental Congress appointed a committee to ... | |
| I need help with American foreign policy!!! | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: What factors, old and new, shaped American Foreign Policy in the late nineteenth century?And how ... A: Before the 20th Century, there wasnt' much US foreign policy. Americans generally tried to stay out ... | |
| Revolutionary War | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: I'm 10 years old and doing a report for school. I chose the Revolutionary War because I love PBS's ... A: 1. I first became interested in the Revolution when I was about five years old. My father took me ... | |
| California Flag | 3/6/2004 |
| Q: Was the California Bear flag was originally intended to honor a fruit? A: No. The Bear flag was first developed in the mid-1800's when Californians were fighting for ... | |
| 13 Amendment | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: How many people signed the 13Amendment A: Amendments are not "signed" like many of the original documents. The wording is approved by votes ... | |
| AMERICAN CIVIL WAR | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: 12 years old and living in England. I have homework about the American Civil War, and have spent ... A: The states that stayed loyal to the Union were: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, ... | |
| Benedict Arnold & Revolutionary War | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: I am a 4th grader doing a personal research project on the Revolutionary War mainly about Benedict ... A: Few would argue that Benedict Arnold was a great hero for most of the war. He was co-commander of ... | |
| american history | 2/26/2004 |
| Q: the first successful labor union was? A: There have been many "successful" labor unions since the 1700's in the US if by "sucessful" you mean ... | |
| Battle of Gettysburg | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: My name is Ben and in school, I am studying the American Civil War. All students are required to do ... A: Gettysburg is known as the turning point of the Civil War. Prior to that, the South had won most of ... | |
| Spanish-American war and WWI | 2/16/2004 |
| Q: What is The Naval Avt of 1890? Who was Valeriana Weyler? Who was Theodore McKinley? A: In answer to your first question, I think you are referring to the Congressional authorization of ... | |
| World War II | 2/11/2004 |
| Q: How did America prepare for WORLD WAR II A: It didn't really. America was trying to stay out of WWII until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. ... | |
| native americans | 1/13/2004 |
| Q: I need to know what ideas did all North American and Native Americans share? thanks A: If there is one truth in life, it is that it is virtually impossible to come up with any idea that ... | |
| America in the 1600's | 12/12/2003 |
| Q: What was the overall moral and spiritual or economic condition of America in the 1600's? A: Well, at the beginning of the 1600's the only people living in America were Indians. They were ... | |
| US/europe | 12/8/2003 |
| Q: I have another question, if you dont mind. I am aware you are not a european expert, but ill give ... A: As you say, this is not my strongest area of expertise, but I am happy to give my opinion. European ... | |
| cold war | 12/7/2003 |
| Q: They will help indeed. Since you are a US history expert, I have a brief question for you. Would you ... A: The end of the Cold War pretty much took everyone by suprise. Most experts thought it would ... | |
| US /China | 12/5/2003 |
| Q: ... I have a question....Do you know of any "U.S. and China foreign policy relations" websites? Im ... A: You may find these sites helpful: http://www.ncuscr.org/ ... | |
| CAUSES OF THE REVOLUTION | 12/3/2003 |
| Q: what would you say the main causes of the revolution where? A: The primary cause of the American Revolution was the right of internal taxation. For a long time, ... | |
| 1775 Ride of Paul Revere | 11/26/2003 |
| Q: Do you have any biological information about William Dawes, one of two of Paul Revere's "co-riders? ... A: There were three riders that night William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott rode with Paul Revere that ... | |
| Terrorists Threats | 11/21/2003 |
| Q: I have recently asked you a question about two weeks regarding terrorists and the balance of powers. ... A: Again, when I said they "do not pose a threat" I meant in the sense that they could take over the US ... | |
| Soviet Union | 11/14/2003 |
| Q: Hey there, Okay, I have another question regarding the Soviet Union. Since the Collapse of the ... A: The US and Soviet Union during the Cold War played much like a chess game. If one of the powers ... | |
| Iraq weapons & Tech | 11/10/2003 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the Middle East and its weapons and technology. Where and how does the ... A: For the last ten years, Iraq were not obtaining much of anyting. The sanctions placed after the ... | |
| Iraq | 11/6/2003 |
| Q: About three weeks ago I had asked a question regarding the balance of powers. I had asked if the ... A: The fall of the Soviet Union means the US has no serious threat against invasion or a full scale war ... | |
| civil war | 10/31/2003 |
| Q: I have an Illinois ancestor who was killed at the Battle of Kenesaw Mountain, GA in 1864. In 1862 he ... A: It was common for men to volunteer, not only for the pay, but for significant cash bounties that ... | |
| Islamic religion | 10/30/2003 |
| Q: TROY I have a question regarding Islamic religion in terms of balance of powers. Is or can Islamic ... A: I suppose it depends on what you mean by "Islamic Religion." The religion itself is of course no ... | |
| Jefferson and the aquisition of Louisiana Territory | 10/24/2003 |
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Michael Troy
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I can answer just about any question on early American History. My specialties are the American Revolution through the Civil War/Reconstruction. I also have greater expertise in matters relating to military, political or legal history.
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I have lectured at George Washington University regarding the Civil War, as well as several elementary school Civil War demonstrations. I was also a member of a Civil War reenactment group for about 10 years.
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J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University
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Truman Scholar
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