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US History

This is a survey course that provides students with an investigation of important political, economic, and social developments in American history from the pre-colonial time period to the present day. Students will be engaged in activities that call upon their skills as historians (i.e. recognizing cause and effect relationships, various forms of research, expository and persuasive writing, reading of primary and secondary sources, comparing and contrasting important ideas and events).

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Cold War

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America vs. The Soviet Union The confusion over the true meaning of the agreements at the Yalta Conference in 1945 led to conflicts between America and the Soviet Union. At the Potsdam Conference, Stalin, Truman, and Churchill agreed to establish separate zones of military administration of Germany. Cold war tensions began to surface due to the contentious tone of this conference. As tension continued to build, Harry S. Truman had to respond in order to protect the U.S. against the Soviet Union threat post WWII.

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Circumstances for going to war ESSAY 2: What are the justifications for going to war? Intro: America has engaged in many conflicts Amongst these are Revolution, War of 1812, and the Quasi War The justifications are discussed Body 1: The American Revolution Went to war over taxes, and unjust representation in parliament ?No taxation without representation? This was justified There was justification to go to war with Britain during the American Revolution because efforts had been made to address the grievances. The olive branch petition was sent in hope of peace and envoys were sent to negotiate with parliament Also, many were Loyalists at the time Wanted to avoid war at all cost Body 2: The War of 1812 Went to war mainly because of war hawks

US History Essay Outlines

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Essay number 1: Thomas Jefferson stated in the declaration of independence that all men are created equal?.. Intro The declaration of independence highlights the ideals that the United States, is built on ?We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal?? However, in American history, especially early on, many groups were discriminated against Amongst these were blacks, Indians, and immigrants Body 1: Slaves in America Had no rights Their children were also born into slavery Harsh treatment Slave codes were established in many states prohibiting the rights of slaves Slaves were stopped from learning to read or write Didn?t even count as a whole person Event: THE SLAVE CODES

Industrial Revolution

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Railroads helped the Us become a major industrial powre by uniting the nations markets The use of standardized time zones was introduced in order to benefit Railroad companies and train travelers The ethnic group most responsible for building the Central Pacific railroad from California to Utah were the Chinese The interstate commerce act gave the right to supervise railroad activities to The federal government The goal of the interstate commerce act to lower excessive railroad rates Factors that contributed to the industrial boom of the early 1900's A wealth of natural resources, government support for business, a growing urban population John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P Morgan Robber Barons

Treaty of Ghent

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The Treaty of Ghent Delegates from both side met in Ghent, Belgium to work out a peace deal. Bucked-up from victories, the British made bold demands. The British wanted an Indian buffer zone created, control of the Great Lakes, and part of Maine. The Americans rejected this proposal. Military failures made the British more acceptable to bargain. The Treaty of Ghent (Dec. 1814) was an armistice (a cease-fire) that ended the War of 1812. Both sides simply agreed to lay down their arms. No land or booty was given or taken. The main issue of the war, impressment, was even left unmentioned.

Eisenhower

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The Advent of Eisenhower For the 1952 presidential election, the Democrats nominated Adlai Stevenson the down-home Illinois governor. The Republicans opted against Robert A. Taft, an isolationist, and went with war here Dwight D. Eisenhower. Richard Nixon was Eisenhower's running mate for V.P. Eisenhower was the clear favorite. He was a war hero, grandfatherly, had a big smile, and the "I like Ike" slogan and song was catchy. He attacked Stevenson as soft on communism. Ike's campaign hit a snap when Nixon was accused of having used a secret "slush fund" as a senator. Nixon went on TV and gave the "Checkers speech. He spoke of his dog Checkers and how his little girl loved the dog and said he wasn't a crook. People forgave him and he stayed on the ticket.

American Revolution

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American Revolution and Early Republic I: The colonies organize to resist Britain French and Indian War 1754 to 1763 war fought over the land in America between the English and French. It was called the Seven Years War in Europe. Called the French and Indian War because the Indians helped the French in the war against the British. The Indians had nothing to lose. The British were taking their land, the French were not. British won the war but gained great debt Proclamation of 1763 Forbid colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. Created to protect colonists from the Indians Many colonists reacted with anger toward the Proclamation. They did not like being told what to do or where they could live. Sugar Act Did three things

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