305 Answered Questions for the topic United States

05/23/19

Did the US government pay the Cherokee for their lands in Georgia?
According to the Treaty of New Echota, ratified by the US Senate in 1836, the US government was supposed to pay the Cherokee Nation $5 million for their lands in and around Georgia. In exchange,... more
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05/22/19

Why didn't Nixon erase the smoking gun?
Given that President Nixon was bold enough to erase 18 minutes of the "Nixon tapes" before turning them over to the Watergate investigators, why didn't he also erase the "smoking gun," the... more
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United States American History Military

05/22/19

Average ages of US Army officers at the turn of the 20th century?
What would be the average rate of promotion for US Army officers beginning their career in the mid 1890's as a 2nd Lieutenant? By what age could they expect to be promoted to each successive... more
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United States American History

05/22/19

Has more than 1/3 of Congress ever opposed a war?
Basically all the bills to start a war had 90-99% congressional support from what I've seen on Wikipedia. I just wonder if there was any war that 30% or more of Congress opposed starting. I am only... more
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05/22/19

Quitclaim deeds sold by Californio ranchers?
When California became a U.S. state, Californio ranchers' land holdings were under legal, financial, and physical attack. Their Land Commission claims were held up for years in the appeals process,... more
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05/22/19

Did families heading west ever settle along the Oregon Trail (instead of at the final destination)?
The history of the [Oregon Trail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Trail) is well known, in that thousands of people used the trail (and other similar routes) to emigrate to western areas of... more
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05/22/19

When did FDR announce he was running a 3rd time, and was there any outrage?
When did President Franklin Roosevelt announce he was running again for a 3rd term? And was there any shock or outrage at this? Another way of saying this: Most of the country was isolationist.... more
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United States American History Japan Hawaii

05/22/19

Did imperialist Japan ever want to annex Hawaii because of the Japanese minority living here?
Hawaii had been colonized by Japan during the 19th century, before it became an American territory. There was [an estimated 40% of Japanese in Hawaii](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii#Ancestry)... more
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United States American History Food

05/21/19

When did it become accepted to tilt your soup bowl in the US?
My mother and I are having a bit of an argument. Emily Post, my cotillion training, and the internet at large agree: if you want the last bit of soup, you tilt the bowl away from you. My mother... more
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05/21/19

Why did US annex Hawaii?
Was there an economical or political reason for the annexation of Hawaii by US in 1898? It does not seem to me that Hawaii was a particularly wealthy place at that time. Did the US government need... more
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05/21/19

Why did the United States issue the Monroe Doctrine when it did?
Why did President Monroe issue this doctrine when he did? In other words, what "caused" the Monroe Doctrine?
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05/20/19

Where did United States colleges rank internationally during the 19th century?
I have read that the USA was far behind Europe until maybe the 1930s. But just what were the limitations of US colleges prior to that?
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United States American History Law Economy

05/17/19

How did the Supreme Court case Lochner vs. New York influence the U.S. economy?
How did the Lochner vs. New York case affect the U.S. economy at the time?
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05/17/19

US history Use evidence to support your answer. Responses should be 4-5 sentences.
Why did the Soviets pull their missiles out of Cuba?
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05/17/19

Did American Indians disrupt railroads in their regions?
In the Old West, many railroads went through Indian-occupied areas. Are there any documented instances of the Indians ever sabotaging the railroads? Please provide dates and circumstances where... more
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United States American History Military

05/17/19

Was it ever possible to join the US military instead of going to prison for a crime?
It is pretty clear that today the US military is an all volunteer force and it is not allowed to take people who are joining to avoid going to prison. Was there ever a time when a judge could... more
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United States American History Women

05/17/19

Why was Hamilton's idea of women and children working in factories so controversial?
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United States American History Racism 1930s

05/16/19

Was being in the KKK politically/socially acceptable in early 1900's American South?
This question was inspired by the movie _O Brother Where Art Thou_, set in Mississippi in 1937. While the events are clearly fictional, the film draws a lot of historical inspiration from real... more
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05/15/19

Why were pre-election polls and forecast models inconsistent with the election of Donald Trump?
As it's obvious now, pre-election polling and forecast models were inconsistent with the vote count in this election cycle as not many predicted a Trump victory. Is there any particular reason why... more
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United States American History Quotes 1960s

05/14/19

What's the history of the source of the slogan "power to the people"?
I can't find any detailed information on this phrase from a reasonable amount of internet searching.
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05/14/19

In the early 1900's, how did US politicians treat black dignitaries from other countries?
Are there any historical records of US politicians (especially southern politicians) treating black dignitaries (especially royalty) with great pomp and ceremony, while simultaneously and... more
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05/14/19

Did the US provide oil assistance to Germany during WW2?
Some Russian guy on BBC Radio 5 (Up all night) claimed that the US had helped Germany maintain its oil supplies during WW2. At least that's what I recall of his rant. I may not have captured this... more
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United States American History Slavery

05/14/19

What % of slave owners in the antebellum south committed rape?
In David Blight’s biography of Frederick Douglas, he explains the young Frederick witnesses several violent beatings and or rapes by the age of 7 or 8. How common was this practice? What % of... more
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05/13/19

What US states celebrate an Independence Day?
Today, March 2nd, is Texas Independence Day; a celebration of how the Texans officially declared independence from Mexico. I found that some other states (i.e. Rhode Island, Hawaii) do (or did)... more
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05/13/19

Andrew Carnegie's steel workers, hours worked per week?
How many hours per week did Andrew Carnegie's steel workers put in on average from 1885 until 1900 when he sold his business?
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