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The War of 1812 was fought on several fronts. Trace the course of the war and explain the major dev
The War of 1812 was fought on several fronts. Trace the course of the war and explain the major developments on these fronts. What were the results of the war?
The United States went to war against Britain in 1812. Why? Trace the history of the major develop
The United States went to war against Britain in 1812. Why? Trace the history of the major developments from 1805 to 1812, and explain the causes of the war and why the nation divided badly over the issue.
Was the War of 1812 a war of necessity or a war of choice? Consider the Americans' reasons for war,
Was the War of 1812 a war of necessity or a war of choice? Consider the Americans' reasons for war, their disagreements about the war, the situation at the time war was declared, and the course of the war. Did the United States make the right decision by going to war? Explain
Indian fighters such as Harrison and Jackson became heroes to Westerners. Considering what happened
Indian fighters such as Harrison and Jackson became heroes to Westerners. Considering what happened under Harrison's leadership in the Old Northwest and Jackson's leadership at Horseshoe Bend and in the Treaty of Fort Jackson, were they heroic? Trace the major developments and explain.
The Indian peoples of the Old Northwest tended to resist the advance of white settlement. Trace Ind
The Indian peoples of the Old Northwest tended to resist the advance of white settlement. Trace Indian resistance from 1790 to 1811. What role did Tecumseh play in these resistance efforts?
The Indian policy of the United States after 1790 has been called contradictory. Was it? Explain t
The Indian policy of the United States after 1790 has been called contradictory. Was it? Explain the policy, how the Indians were treated, the major developments from 1790 to 1811, and how the Indians reacted. Were the Indians being unreasonable? Explain.
Why was the United States so dedicated to the concept of neutral rights? What were the principle ec
Why was the United States so dedicated to the concept of neutral rights? What were the principle economic and national sovereignty reasons to support this concept? Explain.
Was there an irony in Jefferson's argument that acquiring the Louisiana Territory would expand "the
Was there an irony in Jefferson's argument that acquiring the Louisiana Territory would expand "the empire of liberty"? Would the liberty apply to all?
How did Napoleon come to the decision to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States? Could i
How did Napoleon come to the decision to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States? Could it be argued that the opportunity to buy it was a gift from the Haitian people?
Jefferson's idea that a republic defined by the citizens having concern for community well-being or
Jefferson's idea that a republic defined by the citizens having concern for community well-being or civic virtue could be achieved by a policy of national expansion was correct. Do you agree with Jefferson's idea? Explain.
Discuss the new trade and shipping opportunities which were opened to Americans as a result of the F
Discuss the new trade and shipping opportunities which were opened to Americans as a result of the French Revolution, and explain how these new opportunities led to overall economic growth in the United States.
By 1800, the most important urban centers in the United States were Atlantic seaports. Identify fou
By 1800, the most important urban centers in the United States were Atlantic seaports. Identify four of the main Atlantic seaports, and discuss the basis for their economies.
Cincinnati, as did many American cities, assumed a variety of roles as it evolved from a frontier po
Cincinnati, as did many American cities, assumed a variety of roles as it evolved from a frontier post to an urban center. Identify those roles, and explain the reasons behind the changes in the nature of the city.
Many British colonists who remained loyal to England fled to Canada during and after the American Re
Many British colonists who remained loyal to England fled to Canada during and after the American Revolution and settled in the Maritime Provinces or Upper Canada. Why were they discouraged by the British from settling in Quebec, and why might they have found Quebec undesirable?
How did the American Revolution affect the British colonies in Canada, and how did the British gover
How did the American Revolution affect the British colonies in Canada, and how did the British government alter its Canadian policy to prevent a similar revolution there?
Americans came into conflict with Spanish efforts to control trade at several locations. Identify t
Americans came into conflict with Spanish efforts to control trade at several locations. Identify two of these locations and describe the nature of the conflict that developed at each.
Although Spain possessed most of North America in the 1790s, her empire was beginning to crumble. I
Although Spain possessed most of North America in the 1790s, her empire was beginning to crumble. Identify the problems the Spanish faced with its colonies both internally and from other nations, and describe how the Spanish government attempted to deal with these problems.
How did the Americans express their new nationalism in the arts in the late eighteenth century? Dis
How did the Americans express their new nationalism in the arts in the late eighteenth century? Discuss examples from at least three different areas of activity.