How did the conflict with Britain leading up to the War of 1812 divide America?
What will be an ideal response?
A good essay will begin by mentioning how Jefferson reduced military spending as part of his effort to cut the size of government and how these reductions made it difficult for the United States to take a more aggressive stance. Students should be able to trace the economic issues underlying each region's attitude toward the British. Students should discuss how farmers in the West worried about British influence among the Native Americans, while residents of New England feared the economic consequences of clashing with Britain.
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a. Portuguese b. Spanish c. Dutch d. English e. Russians
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A) Pepin used Martel's accomplishments as a platform for ousting the Merovingian family from power. B) It was relatively easy since the Merovingian dynasty were now figureheads and the loyalty of the bishops and mayor of the palace were with Pepin. C) Pepin finished off the last of the Arab invaders, securing the throne for himself and ousting the last Merovingian to a monastery. D) Pepin turned to the pope to crown him. The pope sent the last Merovingian to a monastery and with the support of the papacy and the nobility, Pepin became the king of the Franks. E) Pepin took the throne by force with little fight from the Merovingian king and was granted papal approval.
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A) American Negro Academy B) Howard University C) Niagara Movement D) American University
The passage of the Fugitive Slave Act
A. intensified the debate over slavery. B. upset southerners as much as northerners. C. upset southerners as much as northerners, but was readily accepted by northerners in the spirit of compromise. D. was readily accepted by northerners in the spirit of compromise. E. None of these answers is correct.