American History Homework Nine Answers - Student Twenty

2008-11-13T16:25:59Z

VictoriaN: New page: Victoria N. 1. In your opinion, the 2008 election that concluded on Tuesday is most similar to which election in history, and why? In my opinion, the election is most similar to the ele...

Victoria N.

1. In your opinion, the 2008 election that concluded on Tuesday is most similar to which election in history, and why?

In my opinion, the election is most similar to the election of Andrew Jackson in 1824. The bargain that is thought to be taking place between Obama and Colin Powell is similar to the “corrupt bargain” that took place between Jackson and Clay.

2. Imperialism: a good or bad thing?

I think that Imperialism is something that is good to a certain extent. This Imperialism gives a nation more land and resources, however, this works for the right people at the right times. Imperialism is something that seems good to most, but can also turn around to have a bad outcome.

3. Your thoughts on the progressive movement, please.

The Progressive movement was something that was quite effective in the 1800’s, however, nowadays it could be an excuse for the government to expand and we really need less government.

4. Please explain the cartoon in the Minnesota Tribune, having the caption at top, "WHAT WILL HE DO!" and the caption at the bottom, "The eyes of the world are upon him." Include your description of the point of view of the cartoonist.

In this cartoon, President McKinley is thinking whether or not to throw the Filipino boy over the cliff which represents the decision he had to make for whether or not to give the Philippines to Spain. The whole world was watching to see what the President would choose. The cartoonist seemed to think that the decision of giving the Philippines to Spain would be like throwing them over a cliff.

American History Homework Six Answers - Student 23

2008-10-23T13:40:30Z

VictoriaN: New page: VictoriaN. 1. Was the main goal of the newly elected President Lincoln to end slavery, or save the Union? President Lincoln’s main goal was to save the Union. 2. Explain the purposes...

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1. Was the main goal of the newly elected President Lincoln to end slavery, or save the Union? President Lincoln’s main goal was to save the Union.

2. Explain the purposes of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. The 13th amendment took away slavery in the United States, the 14th amendment gave equal civil rights to all races, and the 15th amendment gave us all the right to vote.

3. Who was your favorite military figure from the Civil War, and why? My Favorite military figure from the Civil War would have to be General “Stonewall” Jackson. He was perhaps the finest general in American history. He withstood attack after attack by the Union Army and yet emerged victorious.

4. How would you have handled Reconstruction differently? If I were to do anything differently during Reconstruction it would have been better withholding the 13th and 14th amendments.

5. Abraham Lincoln was homeschooled. Do you see any characteristics in him that might have reflected his homeschooling, such as his independent thinking? I think that independent thinking is not something that comes from a specific group of people such as ONLY homeschoolers. I think any person can think for themselves if they open their minds to more than a few things. Abraham Lincoln was one of those people who could think on his feet and for himself because he was an intelligent person with a strong mind.

6. Please interpret the cartoon about the dream to the right. Its title is "Abraham's dream!--'Coming events cast their shadows before.'" Lincoln is fleeing to left while wearing a Scotsman's plaid cap and a cape. He declares, "This don't remind me of any joke!!"
This cartoon is Lincoln having a nightmare about losing the election. Columbia stands at the door kicking him out of the Whitehouse with a severed head of a black man. He is also wearing the same clothes he wore on the train to Washington.

7. Please interpret the cartoon with Columbia below. The caption is, "The Chinese Question." Columbia says, "Hands off, gentlemen. America means fair play for all men."
This cartoon shows Columbia defending the Chinese immigrants against discrimination, because of their coming and taking jobs away from Union workers.

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