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- The Battle of Lexington and Concord happened in April of 1775. The British were commanded to seize a stash of weapons at Concord. What is this battle known for?
- The militia in Boston attacked and captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. Why did they want to attack this fort? What did they take with them back to Boston?
- -To protect the freedom of former slaves-To reunite families separated before or during the war-To help freedmen negotiate labor contracts-To provide medical care to freed slaves-To set up schools to educate black children
- -They didn't see the need to pay off debt at high interest rates.-Those who did not hold bonds were suffering from the lack of government funding.-Public education suffered from lack of funding.
- White Americans in the South was unwilling to view African Americans equal to them. In addition, the North's will to combat this evil attitude faded over time.
- -Despite Tilden (Democrat) winning the 1876 presidential electoral vote, the Republicans believed the election was rigged since they were supposed that the election did not count the black votes.Compromise)To the Republicans' benefit- Their Presidential Candidate Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner (19th U.S. President).To the Democrats' benefit- The Republicans appointed a Southerner to the cabinet, funded internal improvements in the South, and removed federal troops from the South. The removal of federal troops from the South was the largest benefit for the Democrats since this led to the collapse of several Deep South Republican Governments.
- It recognized West Virginia as a separate state and granted African Americans freedom.
- The Spanish American War would bring an end to the great depression.
- What was the name of the veterans that marched on D.C. called
- What important event happened in the roaring 20s
- what happened the the money in the banks when the stock market crashed
- What was the day that the stock market crashed called?
- What was the resulting economic recession from the stock market collapse called?
- what were the areas that homeless people, lived in
- What were the areas where homeless people lived during this time period nicknamed
- who becomes president after Harding dies
- What is the day that the stock market crashed in 1929 called
- What was the name of the car that was affordable
- How much does high school attendance increase during the roaring 20s
- What was the name of FDR's wife who did a lot to support the New Deal