Going to the Source
The number of chapters in the Enduring Vision.
What is 31?
The Aztecs developed an elaborate system of this to maximize crop yield in their arid environment.
What is irrigation?
This man led the Shawnees, fought William Henry Harrison, and died in the War of 1812.
Who is Tecumseh?
Henry Clay and John Calhoun led this party also known as the National Republicans.
What is the Whig Party?
When the Cherokees protested this act, Jackson forced them off their land despite the Supreme Court ruling it illegal.
What is the Indian Removal Act?
Crash Course is written and produced by this person.
Who is Stan Mueller?
These were typically built by private companies that wanted to maximize profits, so they were built cheaply and required frequent maintenance.
What are railroads?
The founding fathers disagreed if they should support this rebellion led by Robespierre.
What is the French Revolution?
The opposite of doves, these people advocated for war against Britain over peaceful coercion.
What are war hawks?
James Oglethorpe banned this practice in Georgia because he thought it made white men lazy, but the people legalized it.
What is slavery?
The edition of The Enduring Vision we read.
What is the seventh edition?
He was commissioned to manufacture ten thousand muskets, but missed the deadline.
Who is Eli Whitney?
Columbus was funded by this nation to travel to the west, and this nation led the way in American colonization.
What is Spain?
Promising to free her slaves after her death, this woman opted to free them before she died.
Who is Martha Washington?
Acts passed by Britain to further their efforts toward mercantilism. They included the Molasses Act and restricted where the American colonies could export raw material.
What are the Navigation Acts?
The company copyrights our packets.
What is Cengage?
This steamboat had ornate saloons and cabins to attract travellers.
What is the Eclipse?
These people were the first people in the Americas, approximately 13000bc-2500bc
What are Paleo-Indians?
This group of people formed one-third of voluntary associations in Utica, New York.
What are women?
Jefferson's attempt to end British interference in American trade.
What is the Embargo Act?
The school Mr. Gagen's daughter played volleyball at (this is relevant to his teaching I promise).
What is SLU?
A predecessor to the Waltham and Lowell textile mills, this man's factories only created yarn and contracted the making of fabric to women at home.
Who is Samuel Slater?
This was a major political and economic center in the lower Mississipian region for the Eastern Woodland tribes.
What is Poverty Point?
The husband of Queen Mary who came to power in England following the Glorious Revolution.
Who is William of Orange?
These acts raised taxes for American colonists on lead, paint, glass, tea, and other goods.
What are the Townshend Acts?