American History

From 1830 through 1850, to what extent was the expansion of American empire inevitable, or was it chosen by U.S. citizens and lawmakers?

Prompt: Spanish-American liberator Simon Bolivar’s comment, “destined by Providence to plague… with torments in the name of freedom” and the phrase “Manifest Destiny” each include the idea of destiny. From 1830 through 1850, to what extent was the expansion of American empire inevitable, or was it chosen by U.S. citizens and lawmakers? In 5 paragraphs […]

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Date: November 13th, 2022

What does the controversy about levittown and similar suburbs say about america’s rhetoric about being superior to communism during the cold war?

Scenario: In the years after World War II, subdivisions like Levittown sprouted up throughout America. Watch the video and review your readings to prepare your response. Your team will take one of the following roles: African American seeking to move to a segregated suburb like Levittown White American opposed to desegregating the neighborhood. Answer the […]

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Date: November 13th, 2022

12 pt font, times new roman

thesis: From 1800-1860, how did westward expansion contribute to sectionalism between the North and South? In your response, make an argument for the importance of particular events over others. Be sure to include Illinois history as part of your response. introduction paragraph including background information about the topic the reader is supposed to know nothing […]

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Date: November 13th, 2022

Does the idea of racial democracy work?

In a word document and using MLA format, write a 2 to 3 page paper based on the videos that you watched, Topic of the paper: Racial Democracy: Myth or Reality? Begin your paper with an introduction and end it with a conclusion Use the following questions to guide your writing: What is a racial […]

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Date: November 13th, 2022

Prompt: spanish-american liberator simon bolivar’s comment, “destined by providence to plague… with torments in the name of freedom” and the phrase “manifest destiny” each include the idea of destiny.

Prompt: Spanish-American liberator Simon Bolivar’s comment, “destined by Providence to plague… with torments in the name of freedom” and the phrase “Manifest Destiny” each include the idea of destiny. From 1830 through 1850, to what extent was the expansion of American empire inevitable, or was it chosen by U.S. citizens and lawmakers? In 5 paragraphs […]

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Date: November 13th, 2022

When writing your speech keep the following things in mind:

In November 1845, President James K. Polk dispatched congressman John Slidell to Mexico City to negotiate with the Mexican government over the southern boundary of Texas four months after Congress admitted Texas as the twenty-eight state. Although Mexican officials refused to meet with Slidell, the controversy over the international boundary continued to be a point […]

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Date: November 13th, 2022