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| Subject | Date Asked |
| AP U.S. History | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: To what extent had the colonitst developed a sense of their identity and unity as Americans by the ... A: America is a continent not a people. The Colonist history has been grossly overstated to the extent ... | |
| US history | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Why were Americans so afraid of a strong national government? How did the structure of government ... A: You are under the impression that your questions somehow have valid historic merit. Respectfully, ... | |
| Alfalfa | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: What exactly is Alfalfa and does it taste of oatmeal? I heard that rabbits like it in Of Mice And ... A: To your first question I don't know how alfalfa tastes. My wife said it has nutrients and is usually ... | |
| Republican to Democratic political Change | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I was reading about the time after the civil war, and, while looking at a election map of the ... A: The Black vote was forced towards the Democratic party due to the constant reactionary ideological ... | |
| Republican to Democratic political Change | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I was reading about the time after the civil war, and, while looking at a election map of the ... A: The southern Democrat or Dixiecrat was always ultra conservative in their political philosophy. The ... | |
| Concepts shaping american history | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I took a course this semester that covered American history from 1607-1865, and for our final paper, ... A: I usually don't assist with homework or term papers but this is much too tantalizing to resist. I ... | |
| US HISTORY: NATION OF NATIONS VOL 1: TO 1877 | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: IF THE GENERATION OF LINCOLN, DAVIS, DOUGLASS, GRANT, LEE, STEPHEN, DOUGLAS, ANCD CHESNUTT AND THEIR ... A: It is obvious that being Black had no significants to any of these men during this particular time ... | |
| Federalist and Republican Parties | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: What, if anything, did the federalist and republican parties have in common during the early era? A: Contrary to popular opinion the two parties shared the following tenents. They were bigots, racist, ... | |
| Elections | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: What was the broader significance of the elections of 1796 and 1800? A: In both 1795 and 1800 respectively my nation was not considered as citizens. Therefore, as a ... | |
| american history | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: What happened that was significant in 1772? A: This is a very broad question could you be a bit more specific as to your request? Many events took ... | |
| u.s history | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: The puritans in new england enacted strict religious laws forbidding all forms of entertainment on ... A: The Puritans were illiterate people, I was not aware that they could read or write!! The so called ... | |
| British seizure of the Delaware, 1794 | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: what is the significance of British seizure of the Delaware in 1794? A: It was of no significants to me as an African born in Ghana. I have very little regard for ... | |
| Emancipation and the civil war | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering why the Civil War became a war of emancipation. Lincoln declared the emancipation ... A: I was not aware that the Civil War became a war of emancipation? When did that happen? The ... | |
| U.S. History - land belongings | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: Kevin L Young, I have some questions about the land policy: a.In what ways did European settlers in ... A: For some reason your name is familiar to me! However, to address your questions requires almost no ... | |
| AP US History FRQ | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: "Between 1783 and 1800 the new government of the United States faced the same political economic and ... A: it is difficult to pinpoint with any true clarity if this generalization, as you put it, has any ... | |
| us history | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: to what extent had the colonists developed a sense of their identityand unity as Americans by the ... A: First and foremost America is a continent not a people. The only true identity is that this was a ... | |
| The Monroe Doctrine | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I am currently disputing a test situation and am wondering whether the following statement, "The ... A: I am afraid that I agree with your teacher due to several factors that support his/her treatise on ... | |
| Isolationism | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: How did the Neutrality Proclamation and Washington's Farewell Address contribute to the tradition of ... A: Do not be stuck! there absolutely no contribution between the Neutrality Proclamation, Washington's ... | |
| Seven Years' War | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: Were the American colonist hostile to the British after the Seven Years' War? A: By American colonist do you mean intruders? You must understand that the occupation of sovereign ... | |
| U.S. History | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Which happened first? -Napoleon offered to sell the territory of Louisiana to the United States ... A: You must get your facts straight first. Napoleon did not own the territory commonly know as ... | |
| Religion in Colonial Era New England | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I am working on a summer assignment, but am having trouble answering one of the questions given to ... A: If you want to gain a clearer understanding of this topic. Then you must look at what legislation ... | |
| compromises made during the writing of the constitution sectional discord | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I have to write an essay and the question is this: To what extent did the compromises made during ... A: Do not allow the folklore of the American idea to cloud your judgement. The constitution was not ... | |
| u.s history | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: 1.During the two decades from 1754 to 1775, the American colonies moved from division to unity. ... A: You are under the impression that these events actually happened as they are reported. The fact of ... | |
| Question | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: how are you going? Thank you for taking the time to answer this question. I was just wondering about ... A: You must never doubt your instincts when that are supported by facts. Remember, experts are not ... | |
| us history | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: True or False questions... As a result of the treaty of Paris in 1783, the united states gained ... A: Please don't insult my intelligence by quizzing me with such elementary questions. You have no idea ... | |
| US History | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: what is the 18th Century Political theory?? A: The political theory of the 18th century was developed by political scientist in the 19th century ... | |
| U.S. won-lost military record | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Since the 1945 military victory over Japan, what has been the U.S. TIED - WON - LOST record for all ... A: If you find anyone to answer these questions kindly forward the responses to my attention! I believe ... | |
| mercy otis warren | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: i wanted to know about what mercy Otis warren contributed to the constitution and her political ... A: Dar Julia: As an Afri-Indian in American I am not interested in any persons contribution to a ... | |
| History | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: What European nation first recognized the independence of the Republic of Texas? Date? A: Texas was not a legal republic therefore, any recognition would be as bogus as the claim that Texas ... | |
| most important... | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: e. revolution, civil war, world war 1 and 2... the decleration of independence is also a big factor ... A: The Reconstruction Act, Civil Rights act of 1875, The Freedman Bureau, Anti-Lynch laws, Plessy v ... | |
| Constitution | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: Why did political parties appear in the U.S. shortly after the adoption of the Constitution? A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question but here goes. I believe that the genesis of ... | |
| CORE | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: We are writing a paper in government class on civil rights and liberties and my topic is To what ... A: It is my usual policy not to assist with homework or course assignments. However, it is my opinion ... | |
| 1920's | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: 1. What is the greatest impact from the 1920's? 2. Was everyone prosperous? 3. How would you ... A: I have no idea where your facts are coming from, but as I understand the roaring twenties, it was a ... | |
| The Great Depression | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: Tell me I'm not crazy. I distinctly remember reading that drought in the years 1927-1928 led to farm ... A: You are correct, but only in part! The drought of 1927 to the beginning of 1929 was one of many ... | |
| U.S. History | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Why was there prosperity during the war years? (give three examples) A: I'll give you one. an industrialized nation such as ours depends heavily upon the manufacturing ... | |
| manifest destiny | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I believe that the philosophy of manifest destiny still exist today, but in what ways is it ... A: You are entitled to your beliefs regarding the bigoted, racist clarion call of the scavangers known ... | |
| confederate money | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: i have a $1000 bill from Montgomery made in 1861 . How do i find out its value and then where or who ... A: I would suggest that you seek a reputable dealer or collector in order to have that artifact ... | |
| Ideas that shaped the constitution | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: im supposed to write a paper on the ideas the shaped the constitution. Could you give me some or ... A: Ordinarily I do not assist people with school assignments, however, I hope the following inormation ... | |
| jefferson and madison | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: How did Thoas Jefferson and James Madison use the social contact theory and the ideas of the ... A: It is my understanding that neither Jefferson nor Madison were influenced by either theory. It is ... | |
| Ku Klux Klan | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: Adding on to the topic of the Ku Klux Klan, I have some questions that I belive you can help answer ... A: In my humble opinion the Klan is nothing more than a group of psychotic, ethnocentric. Anyone who ... | |
| US History | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: Which of the following DID happen when President Theodore Roosevelt first proposed his "New Deal"? ... A: Is this a quiz for me? The "New Deal" was proposed by Franklin Delino Roosevelt, not Theodore ... | |
| Battle of Gettysburg | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Yes but how did the Battle of Gettysburg tself affect the future of the Us. The battle of gettysburg ... A: I am aware that the North was engaged in the industrial arena prior to the battle at Gettysburg. I ... | |
| Religion | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: How important was religion in fashioning early American culture? A: In my opinion, not at all! The early so-called American?[North America is a continent] was laced ... | |
| Battle of Gettysburg | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: I mean did the Battle of Gettysbug in any way shape the United States. What affect did it have on ... A: I believe that the battle at Gettysburg was instrumental in shaping the course of our overall ... | |
| Battle of Gettysburg | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: i wanted to ask if the Battle of Gettysburg helped shape our nation and how it did (or didn't). ... A: When you refer to "our nation" what do you mean? at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg my people ... | |
| history | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Thomas Jefferson and many other founding fathers were slave owners. Why, then, did Jefferson state ... A: Thomas Jefferson was quoting the third principle of diemism when he stated that "all men are created ... | |
| George Washington | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: During the Revolutionary War, one of George Washington's tactics was to lose individual battles, but ... A: This information you have is basically folklore and conjecture, not facts. Mr. Washington was not ... | |
| U.S. History | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: my question is; what is the American Dream? A: The American dream has meant many things to many people. In theory it is to obtain gainful ... | |
| Ellis Island Immigration | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I am a student at Murphy Middle School and I am conducting a HIstory Fair project on the Immigration ... A: I think that this a great subject that deserves more than an answer to a few questions. I usually ... | |
| madison, jefferson | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: "this is not a homework question it is a question the teacher said she recomends to our class to ... A: Any assignment that requires work outside of the classroom setting is considered "homework." Strict ... | |
| american history references | 9/21/2006 |
| Q: How early American settlers shaped lives in today's society? A: North America is a continent not a country therefore the early Europeans were not American settlers ... | |
| revolution | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: If you can answer this question it would be great: TO what extent had the colonists developed a ... A: John: During the era of 1750-1776 there was no such personas an American. We are United States ... | |
| us history | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: Is the story of little George Washington admitting he chopped down the cherry tree still being ... A: The questions you raise call for an opinion and here is mine! The fable that was taught concerning ... | |
| Imperialism | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could enlighten me to the concept of cultural imperialism. And why we (The ... A: In my humble opinion the USA has distinguished itself as the supreme perpetrator of imperialism both ... | |
| no subject | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: What was the social basis for a segment of the population to feel so threatened that they felt it ... A: Smith: The social basis was one of grossly mistaken ethno-centricism on the part of the ... | |
| 1920 | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: What accounted for the massive economic boom the US experienced in the 1920s and did all Americans ... A: If you want my opinion you can ask for it in the form of a statement. It is my opinion that has not ... | |
| world war 2 | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: in what locations did most of the war of ww ll take place. GERMANY AND JAPAN ? A: The second World War was fought in a myriad of locations including the Phillipines and several other ... | |
| us history | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: 1. True or False Most of the new settlers who established farms on the Great Plains were ... A: Sapphira Miller: Question #1 is true but the homestead act was in fact an illegal federal theft of ... | |
| acts | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: what do you mean? are both acts the same thing?HI, What's the difference between the Sherman ... A: Your statement requires an opinion not an answer. therefore, your opinion is as good as any. If you ... | |
| acts | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: What's the difference between the Sherman Antitrust act and the clayton antitrust act? Also, was ... A: Your statement requires an opinion which would not address what you are trying to have clarified. In ... | |
| blacks | 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 were in full force after the passage of the 13 and 4th amendments to the US ... | |
| World war 2 | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: What of the following countries was NOT an enemy of the U.S. during at least part of the World War ... A: I am not in the habit of being quizzed by questioners. However, if you will ask me a legitimate ... | |
| roanoke | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: I was just curious at to what the popular beliefs are concerning the disapperance of the colony of ... A: Unfortunately, early American history is more folklore than fact. Sir Frances Drake's escapades were ... | |
| 20th century history | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: What was the most important and influential event that happened in the 20th century that impacts our ... A: There were many events that could qualify as the most important/influential of the twentieth ... | |
| Industrial Revolution | 4/10/2006 |
| Q: What was the early labor movement of the Industrial Revolution? A: The end of overt manifestation of feudalism in Europe and ultimately the emancipation of the ... | |
| Civil War | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: How did the Civil War reshape American culture and society? A: It did not help to reshape American society as much as it help to define the extent to which nothern ... | |
U.S. History
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Dr. Kevin L young, MA, PhD
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Questions related to the actual events that shaped our nation and the people who played a major role. Including US constitutional, legal and economic history.
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Legal, Biblical and Socio-Political history.
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Bachelor and Master of Theology; Doctor of African Studies; Master of Arts in Human Resource Management.
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