1,150 Answered Questions for the topic American history

American History Social Studies

04/10/19

How did pre-Columbian societies tell stories about their lives
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American History Us History

04/09/19

how did the united states react to the japanese attack on pearl harbor causes
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American History U.s. History

04/09/19

The United States had argued with Britain and Mexico over which two territories?
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American History World History

04/08/19

How many wagons traveled the California trail in the mid 1800's?
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American History United States Iraq Invasion

04/07/19

What actions did the USA take in 2003 to prevent other countries from coming to Iraq's aid?
When the US invaded and occupied Iraq in 2003, I believe that neighboring countries and one of their major arms suppliers- Russia- stood down, at best. What actions did the USA take to dissuade... more
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American History United States Canada Border

04/07/19

Why was it deemed necessary that the “average person… knows they are on the border”, which resulted in the creation of the US-Canadian border slash?
Was there a particular need to "make sure that the 'average person… knows they are on the border'" that led to the slash, perhaps a dispute due to an ambiguity, or a treaty that required it? Or was... more
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American History Travel United States President

04/07/19

Which US Presidents travelled around the world?
Shortly after President Grant left office, he went on a round-the-world journey, with stops all over Europe, in Russia, through the Suez Canal, to China and Japan, arriving in San Francisco and... more
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American History United States Slavery

04/07/19

Are there records of any American slave owner treat their slave well?
When the slave trade was at its peak in America were there any notable owners who treated their slave with far more dignity and respect than was typical at the time? I understand that a lot of... more
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American History United States Colonial America

04/06/19

What was the most significant change Americans experienced during the 1830s?
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04/06/19

Did the North give the South its debt after Civil War ended?
In discussions with a colleague of mine many years ago, concerning the American Civil War (aka the War Between the States), he mentioned that “... the North left/gave all the [financial] debt to... more
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American History United States Black History

04/06/19

Was there any conflict/interaction between the Black Panther Party and the Nation of Islam?
In the late 60s to early 70s, the groups had a fairly similar ideology. They were both black nationalist. NOI had religious overtones, whereas the BPP didn't. Did they have strength in the same... more
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American History

04/05/19

Anarrative history
Andrew Jackson referred to the Second Bank of the United States as "A Monster." What was the more common term used for the bank?  a The Bank of Abominations  b Biddle's... more
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American History

04/05/19

a narrative history
The War of 1812 saw America struggle to stand up against the might of the British Empire. The only real American victory occurred after peace was declared. Which of these battles was the only... more
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American History

04/05/19

a narrative history
Impressment was the British policy of pulling natural born English citizens off American ships and forcing them to work for the English Navy. Which of the following incidents is an example of this... more
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American History

04/04/19

A narrative History
This vice president was forced to go on the run after killing the former secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel. a Aaron Burr b John Adams c Thomas Jefferson  d John C.... more
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American History

04/04/19

A narrative history

3.Under President John Adams the Federalist attempted to destroy the Republicans through the institution of which acts? a The Sugar and Stamp Acts b The Quartering and Commerce Acts  c The... more
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American History

04/04/19

A narrative history

2.The early republic was a turbulent time. Various groups became dissatisfied with how the government was treating them. Which of these was NOT an example of American citizens violently protesting... more
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American History

04/04/19

A narrative history
The federal government, under the constitution, operates under which principle?  a Checks and balances  b Balances and regulations  c Supreme authority  d Legislative control 
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American History Cold War Technology United States

04/04/19

Why did the United States not seriously develop Anti Aircraft Missiles?
During the Cold War, the United States did not seem to actively develop anti-aircraft missiles. They seem to be cheaper, safer and easier to deploy than fighters for defensive purposes. Why did the... more
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American History United States Entertainment 1960s

04/04/19

Who coined the term "Golden Age" in reference to musical theatre?
Typically, the Golden Age of Broadway/Musical Theatre is considered to have taken place from the 1940s to the 1960s (some definitions are more specific, citing something like 1943 to 1959). It was... more
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American History United States President

04/04/19

Was 2019 the first state of the union to have sung happy birthday?
I watched the state of the union and they sang the happy birthday song to the holocaust survivor because it was his birthday. Has something like this ever happened before?
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04/04/19

Does the Presidential term occurring after a death in office have a name (USA specifically)?
I'm working on a project involving US Presidents and their term dates etc. If a President dies in office, how is the new President's term until the next election year referred to? Is it simply 'The... more
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American History Us History

04/04/19

The progressive goal to implement woman’s suffrage was accomplished by
A. A nationalreferendumb. An executive order c. A Supreme Court decisiond a constitutional amendment
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American History Us History

04/04/19

The progressive goal to implement woman’s suffrage was accomplished by?
A. A national referendumB. An executive orderc a Supreme Court decisiond a constitutional amendment
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American History Law Taxes United States

04/03/19

Imposition of property taxes in California?
After California became a U.S. state in 1850, land taxation was one of the factors that bankrupted the Californio ranchers. Apparently, it had not existed in the native, Spanish, nor Mexican... more
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