The Wild West
The West was vacant free land unoccupied. True or False?
False
When did the Reconstruction era start? What had to end for it to begin?
After the Civil war
Southern General that moved north to Gettysburg
Robert E. Lee
Who were the Robber Barons?
Captains of Industry, and predominate industrialists
Who won the Civil war? North or South
North
People moved west in what?
Wagon Trains
What was the Reconstruction era? Best answers wins!
great answer
The single bloodiest day in American military history, with over 22,000 casualties (killed, wounded, or missing) in just 12 hours.
the Battle of Antietam
A powerful American financier and banker (1837-1913) who dominated Wall Street during the Gilded Age
J.P. Morgan
What century did these events take place in (For the most part)
19th century
A rebel living on the outskirts of society by their own moral code. Often driven by revenge.
The Outlaw
The three amendments of the Reconstruction era
13th, 14th and, 15th
Which side of the Civil War was known for their good leadership and strategic advantage?
The South
Known for his monopolization of the tobacco industry and his participation in the Black Patch Tobacco Wars.
James Buchanan
The guy who lost his leg at Gettysburg
Major General Daniel Sickles
Rugged white men who embody the racist ideology of Manifest Destiny.
A Cowboy
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
The 14th Amendment
Who had the advantage of Industrial strength and a larger population?
The North
What drove the United states to Industrialize after western expansion? Best answer wins
You win
The winner of "all the wars"
Donald J. Trump
What is the Myth of the Wild West? - the best answer wins the points
great job
Was the Reconstruction era successful?
That was a good answer
Was the Civil War Inevitable? - The team with the best answer gets the points
Great answer
Were the Robber Barons good or bad for America? - Give a long answer with evidence - The team with the best answer gets the points
It's complicated
What was the most significant event to happen in America during this unit? - Best answer wins
You win!