Entries by Sarah Kaelo

the British government thought their policies would strengthen the empire.

ussion board: (Ch. 6) By following mercantilism, the British government thought their policies would strengthen the empire. What factors helped to blunt the impact of mercantilism and cause unrest in the colonies? How might the problems contribute to the American desire for independence? Your discussion of the topic should have: A minimum of 350 words […]

How successful was Captain Kidd as a pirate? What was his ultimate fate?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooa7kCt8NyM (Links to an external site.) The Golden Age of Piracy time index 9:44 to 43:55 Pirate flags are also known as the “Jolly Roger.” According to the documentary, what is considered to be the origin story of this nickname? How were pirate captains usually chosen? According to the documentary, was “walking the plank” a common […]

Why was the Confederacy Defeated?.

In 1860 the North had specific advantages over the South that helped the Union prepare for the war.  Describe 4-5 of these advantages and show how they led to Union victory. References Army Jr, T. F. (2016). Engineering Victory: How Technology Won the Civil War. JHU Press. Boritt, G. S. (Ed.). (1993). Why the Confederacy […]

interactions between Natives and European explorers 

The two documents you examined painted two different views of Christopher Columbus & his explorations of the Caribbean. Answer your esay, following the rubric, by responding to the prompt below: Compare and contrast the primary source with the secondary source. Use examples from both sources to explain similarities and differences in the author’s claims about the: interactions between Natives and European explorers the impact European explorers […]

Whether or not they would support Florida’s ratification of the ERA

Overview The purpose of this discussion is to evaluate the arguments in favor of and opposing the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Instructions:  For this discussion, review your readings for Unit 15 and read the following scenario carefully. Feel free to do research outside the course if you’d like other points of view. […]

: How Revolutionary was the American Revolution? 

Home>History homework help>American history homework help history The social Structure of the eighteenth-century colonies were growing more open for some but not for others. Consider the statement with respect to men and women, whites and blacks, and rich and poor, while you answer: How Revolutionary was the American Revolution? Your discussion of the topic should have: […]

How did this case impact America and the judicial system?

  You will choose 2 of the 4 questions to answer. Your answers should be thoughtful, in depth and fully explain your understanding of the information. Remember, this is your opportunity to show what you know and understand. Make sure to give examples and evidence from the textbook and readings to justify or explain your answers.  Your […]

All Men Are Created Equal

Why did antislavery Americans begin to demand the immediate abolition of slavery? All Men Are Created Equal 1. Why did antislavery Americans begin to demand the immediate abolition of slavery? What were the roots of the movement? How did anti-slavery activists use language to influence readers and listeners? Ch-ch-changes 2. How did new religious movements […]