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Who is Gouverneur Morris?

Born in New York in 1752, Gouverneur Morris graduated from college at the age of 16 and quickly became involved in politics just as the American colonies were beginning to seek independence from Great Britain. After serving in the American Revolution as a lieutenant colonel with the state militia in New York, Morris attended the Continental Congress, which produced the Articles of Confederation, the nascent nation's first governing document. He later attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and wrote large parts of the document, including the famous preamble. He later served as Amba..

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What was Theodore Roosevelt's policy of Big Stick diplomacy?

Big Stick ideology bears many similarities to Machiavellian ideals of pursuing power as its own end. It combines ideas of blunt negotiation and the cultivation of an aggressive image through global military presence and a willingness to engage in war.Big Stick ideology rests on precepts, which include:A masculine posture of strength in silenceA willingness to act on forethoughtAn expansionist mindsetBig Stick ideology factored strongly into many of Roosevelt's actions in foreign policy during his presidency, including the Venezuelan Affair of 1902, the construction of the Panama Canal and..

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How long was the Civil War?

The turning point of the war came in July 1863 when Lee was defeated at the Battle of Gettysburg. Shortly after, Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant concluded the siege of Vicksburg, which cut the South in two. The war produced over a million casualties, which was about 3 percent of the population. As of 2014, the number of American deaths from the Civil War is greater than the number of American deaths from all other U.S. wars combined.

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What is the goal of imperialism?

The ultimate goal of imperialism is control. Imperial nations gain control of dependent territories through various methods. Certain nations may use economic means, such as state-mandated tariffs, to exercise control over a segment of a population. Imperialist regimes maintain political control eliminating voting or by placing only select candidates on the ballot. Other imperialist societies use ethnocentric methods of control, in which the cultural and ethnic practices of people groups in the dependent territories are seen as inferior. Religious methods include conversion of dependent people ..

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What did FDR promise in his first inaugural address?

Though FDR did not elaborate in detail on the measures he intended to take, he alluded to certain areas in which change was needed. One of the most important of these, he claimed, was the need to put people to work. He mentioned direct recruiting by the government as one means to eliminate unemployment. He also emphasized the protection of small homes and farms and that Federal, state and local governments should unify in relief efforts. He called for strict supervision of banking, an end to speculation with the money of others and provisions for a sound currency. Though he acknowledged the im..

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What did John Deere invent?

John Deere invented his polished steel plow blade, made from a reclaimed saw blade, in 1837. Deere continually revised the design of his plow based on customer feedback. In 1849, Deere produced over 2,000 plows. Deere continued to expand his product offerings. During the mid-1880s, the company offered nine different models of plow in different materials and sizes. Deere's two-bottom plow could be pulled with a team of horses. The company's six-bottom plow could only be pulled using a steam-powered tractor, a rare item at that point in history.

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Did Harriet Tubman have any children?

Tubman was sold a small piece of land by Senator William H. Seward, located in Auburn, New York, where she and her family lived. Not much is known about the baby that Tubman adopted. The family didn't have much, but their home was a place that welcomed all their family and friends. Tubman gave part of the land that she bought to African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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What effect did the Muckrakers have on American life?

Lincoln Steffens became one of the most famous Muckrakers after he exposed several city officials in St. Louis who were working with big business and stealing from the public treasury. Public outcry soon saw numerous reforms forced upon local government officials.\nOther famous Muckrakers include Ida Tarbell, who tackled the oil industry, as well as the business practices of the oil magnate John Rockefeller and Thomas Lawson, who focused on the stock market.

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Who won the Battle of Fort Sumter?

When Lincoln announced supplies were due to go to Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, Confederate forces led by General Beauregard opened fire on the fort. Union Major Robert Anderson occupied the unfinished fort with 85 soldiers and exchanged fire with the Confederates. After 34 hours of bombardment, Anderson surrendered on April 13, 1860, abandoning the fort the next day. No troops were killed in the battle.

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What did the Yuki Indians eat?

The main staples for Yuki varied according to where they lived. Coastal Yuki ate shellfish from the ocean, while Yuki living near rivers depended on salmon. In the foothills of the Coast Ranges of California, Yuki hunted for vegetables, acorns and game.\nThose living on the upper Eel River struggled with a low fish supply, while their neighbors up river, the Wailaki, found fish plentiful. Occasionally, the water level was so low the salmon became trapped, and the men were able to dive in and capture the salmon using their bare hands. At other times, they caught salmon and trout using spears, n..

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