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What do the stripes represent on the US flag?
The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies that formed the US. The original act of Congress said that the flag of the...
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What do the stripes on the US flag represent?
Meaning of Red and White Stripes on US FlagThere was an act that said that the flag of the thirteen United States would have...
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What US President was not elected either President or Vice President?
Gerald R. Ford. Ford was selected and confirmed as the vice President on December 6, 1973, while he was a US Congressman, after...
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Who founded New York?
Founding of New York Native Americans, including the Lenape Indians, inhabited the area long before Europeans arrived.In 1524,...
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Why did the US become involved in Vietnam?
The Vietnam War was the longest war ever fought by the United States. It lasted more than 15 years, from 1959 to 1975. It was...
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When did Maine become a US state?
Maine's statehood came about as a result of the Missouri Compromise. The crux of the debate was that neither the pro-slavery nor...
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Who wrote the US Constitution?
A man named Gouverneur Morris of Pennsylvania was in charge of the committee to draft the final copy of the Constitution. Other...
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What nation did the Americans and allies fight against in the American Revolutionary War?
The simple answer is Britain. But history rarely is simple. First of all, many of the "British" who fought against the revolting...
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Who becomes president of the US if both the president and vice president die?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is next in the line of Presidential succession. However, this would require that both...
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Which constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote?
The Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution (ratified August 18, 1920), says, "The right of citizens of the United States to...
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What natural resources were available in the New York Colony?
AnswerSome natural resources were water, fish, but mostly wood/lumber because the area is called the Eastern Woodlands,fish,...
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How old does the US president have to be?
The president must be at least 35 when he takes office, according to Article Two of the US Constitution . (He also must be a...
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How many states are there in the United States?
There are 50 states in the United States of America. When the United States was founded, the thirteen original colonies became...
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When was the United States of America founded?
The United States of America was never truly "founded" as much as it was declared independent from the Kingdom of Great Britain...
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What role did sectionalism play in the nation during the Era of Good Feeling?
The Era of Good Feelings, Monroe's early presidency, witnessed an era of intense nationalism which almost wholly masked the...
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How did the role of the federal government in US citizens lives change during the period of Reconstruction?
The major effect of the Great Depression and the New Deal on America was expanded government intervention into new areas of...
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Why was the constitution of Maine written?
A constitution, whether for a state or country, is enacted to establish fundamental laws and principles of a government. Its...
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What problems did the homesteaders face in the American West?
Life could get boring or lonely very easily, especially for the women homesteaders. Also, if you needed a specific special item...
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What was the importance of baseball to the economy during the Great Depression?
Baseball was important because all the people that were at war left families home and since it was Americas past time everyone...
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Which American President established Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day during the Civil War, on October 3, 1863. He asked that the...
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What state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
Rhode Island. The State's leaders refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention because they believed it was a...
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Did the defenders of the Alamo use Gatling guns?
Alamo- 1836Gatling gun- 1862No.
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Where were NY's Prohibition-era speakeasies?
One of those "still" operating is the Champagne Paradise: Flute Formerly Texas Guinan's speakeasy at 205 West 54th...
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What was Ben Franklin's view on slavery?
Benjamin Franklin was against slavery, and it was one of the last things he fought for in his life as a senator of Pennsylvania....
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How many people died in the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The following is a list of how many people were killed on Dec. 7, 1941 as a result of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. US...
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What is a Base Price?
A base price is the price of the cost of a new car without getting any other options, just standard options. Nothing optional or...
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What important events happened in France between 1919-2000?
Answer2005 Riots in Paris, Algeria War, War in Indochina, etc.AnswerAfter the first World war, France knew what we call "Les...
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Were the republican administrations the most important factor in bringing about an economic boom in the 1920's?
Yes and no. The Republicans had been the party of the common people until Teddy Roosevelt took office. He changed the party into...
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What is Timothy Geithner's religion?
He was raised Episcopalian is now a member of the United Church of Christ.
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Who was Ah-jon-jon?
Assiniboine Indian chief who was also known as "The Light" and depicted in pictures painted by the artist George Catlin in the...
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Did any newspaper in 1948 have the headline 'Dewey Wins'?
No, but there was a headline that read: Dewey Defeats Truman, in the Chicago Tribune. There are links below. The story goes that...
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Who was the oldest person elected US President?
Ronald Wilson Reagan was 69 years old when elected US President in 1980, and turned 70 less than a month after assuming office....
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What were children in the 1800s like and how were they raised etc?
AnswerChildren were dressed like little adults and, in fact, treated like adults in that they were (in the lower classes)...
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Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
The rights of the Bill of Rights are guaranteed (or recognized) for all citizens of the United States, except those who are...
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What present USA States were part of Mexico in the past?
The whole states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma and...
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Why was D-Day important to the Allies?
It was important to the Allies of WWII because it was the closest to England so they could send the Max amount of troops. Also...
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Which Founding Fathers were federalists and which were anti-federalists?
When the Constitution was up for adoption by the states, the country split into two political parties: Federalists supported the...
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How long did the attack on Pearl Harbor last?
The attack along Battleship Row began at 7:55 am, & by 10 am the last bombs had fallen at the various air bases on the island...
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How many red stripes are on the American flag?
Simply there are exactly seven red stripes on the American flag. (There are six white stripes, for a total of 13, representing...
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Who were the founding fathers of New Hampshire?
I know who signed the Declaration of Indepence from New Hampshire, they were Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple,& Matthew Thornton.
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What historical event happen since 1989?
In Sports Michael Phelp holds the most gold medals won in an olympics.
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What was the American economy like in the 18th century?
It was an agricultural economy. In the South it was based on slave labor. Industry was still small, many producers were still...
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Why did the founding fathers pick the number three-fifths for the Three-Fifths Compromise?
The 'Three-Fifths' in the 'Three-Fifths Compromise' refers to the fact that it was agreed that slaves would each count as...
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How did the states get thier shape?
nice question basically each state took shape from a unique set of historical events & circumstances the full stories are...
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Where did the name Jayhawks come from?
It is a combination of two birds, the jay torments intruders, and the hawk kills them. Prior to the Civil War and the admission...
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What is Drake's Folly?
discovery of oil and kerosene in the late 1850's
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What were the long-term effects of the Mexican American War?
AnswerThe Mexican-American War had many long-term effects. The first and most obvious is the vast territory Mexico was forced to...
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How did slavery begin?
Slavery, a form of forced labor, has existed since before written records, even playing a large role in Biblical times, and was...
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Name one problem that lead to the civil war?
The well-meant attempt to put the slavery question to a local vote in each new state.When they tried it in Kansas, the voters...
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What was the GDP in the 1930s?
Assuming that you are asking about the Gross Domestic Product of the United States in 1930, it was about $91.2 billion in year...
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What did Past and Stow do to the liberty bell?
Two Philadelphia foundry workers named John Pass and John Stow were given the cracked bell to be melted down and recast. They...
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What is the origin of the name of Vermont?
Actually... while it is correct that "Vermont" is supposed to be French for Green Mountains (and the name supplied by Samuel de...
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What are the oldest Jesuit Colleges in the US?
1. Georgetown 17892. St Louis University 18183. Spring Hill 18304. Regis University 1877
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What was John Jay's home state?
New York. John Jay, first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was born in New York City in 1745. His...
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How did the founding fathers build their views into the Constitution?
The founding fathers were afraid of a direct democracy because people in masses are generally stupid. The Electoral College was...
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To what extent has power shifted away from federal government towards the states in the last 25 years in the USA?
I am in agreement. The Federal government has extrapolated its authority over the states. The fact that the Federal government...
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How far from LA to hoover dam?
Los Angeles is 387 kilometres (240 miles) from hoover dam.
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How did the quartering act affect the colonists during the revolutionary war?
The new Quartering Act allowed the army to quarter soldiers among civilians, if necessary. It basically gave soldiers the right...
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How would our country be different if the South had won the Civil War?
Some Novels Based on this Premise If The South Had Won The Civil War, by MacKinlay Kantor Dixie Victorious: An Alternate History...
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Why did the gold rush attract so many people to California?
Obviously, because there was gold there and they wanted some of it. This was augmented by the fad like nature of the Gold Rush....
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Who is president in 1957?
The 34th President of the United States was Dwight D. Eisenhower from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961
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Who wrote the First Amendment to the US Constitution?
Author of the First Amendment No single person wrote the amendment. The Bill of Rights was developed by the first congress in...
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What is the ethnic background of the Indian people?
They are Indians, however Indians in America North and South are descendants of Aryans. onlyWhen Christopher Columbus reached...
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How do you persuade a loyalist to become a patriot?
During the American Revolutionary War, the British did most of the work of turning Loyalists into Patriots. The City of...
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What were the original 13 colonies that became the first US states?
First Thirteen Colonies Virginia (1607) - Established by the London Company New Jersey (1618) - Originally settled by the...
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How did people feel during the Great Depression?
People felt like life was over. Emonism actually started during the great depression. In 1930, people across America and the USA...
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What are the main pros and cons to immigration in North America?
The first answer below is a great one for pro, but a con is: change in culture. We once were Americans but eventually, America...
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What was gas prices in the 1960's?
1965---Regular .289 Hi-test .309 1960 was 17.9 that when I graduated high school.
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Where was naval activity particularly important during the Civil War?
Several areas. All along the southern seacoast the US Navy tried, throughout the war, to enforce a blockade, to prevent supplies...
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When did New Mexico become a US State?
Initially the United States gained the territory of modern day Mexico from the Mexican American War (1846-1848) and the Gadsden...
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How is Alaska part of the US but not connected?
The lower 48 states were settled in a continual westward expansion so that all of the states are connected. Alaska however was...
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Where can you find a list of all United States Presidents?
There is a list here, and you can find more information about any of the presidents at the related White House link below. List...
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What is the first elected government in America?
This would have to be the House of Burgesses. This is because the House of Burgesses started in Virginia, one of the original...
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What are characteristics of vice president?
Vice presidents will become president if anything happens to the president (sometime described as a heartbeat away from the...
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Which geographical region in colonial North America was best known for its focus on agriculture and society based on English aristocracy?
Southern colonies
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Why did the US lose the Vietnam War?
Did the US Lose in Vietnam?Here are some various opinions on why (and whether) the US lost the war in Vietnam: The United States...
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What does Lincoln call slavery?
Not sure about what Lincoln said but Thomas Jefferson said "slavery was like holding a wolf by the ears"
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Who ratified the US Constitution?
Ratification of the Constitution State conventions consisting of popularly elected delegates.The Constitution required 9 states...
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When did the US enter World War 1?
The US declared war on April 6, 1917. However, it took time to mobilize soldiers for the army, and US forces were not fully...
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Why did the battle of fallen timbers occur?
To expand the Western Confederacy and United States' control of the Northwest Territory. The colonizers started the attack and...
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Explain the nature of French colonial policy in America and show how conflict grew between the french and the English?
French colonial policy in North America was similar in nature to the general English policy but enacted differently. In this time...
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What do the stars on the US flag mean?
The stars in the field of blue stand for the states of the union. A star was added to our flag when each state was added to the...
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What was the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine stated that European nations should not intervene in countries to the south of the U.S. The Monroe Doctrine...
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When did America become independent?
July 4 1776 is what many people think, but we actually officially became independent on July 8 1776. Many people thought that the...
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Dula sa panahon ng amerikano?
Walang Sugat ni Severino ReyesKahapon, Ngayon, at Bukas ni Aurelio Tolentino and Maria Cristina Atienza
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When was the US Constitution written?
The US Constitution was written in 1787 after the Second Continental Congress called for a convention in Philadelphia to modify...
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How did the pioneers die moving west?
The roads were very dangerous to travel, there was dangerous wild animals, and many Native American tribes attacked travelers on...
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What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 get rid of?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 got rid of the literacy tests which needed to be passed before being able to vote. By the end of...
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Name the 3 parts of the constitution?
They are the: Preamble or introduction Articles - tell how the government will work Amendments - focus on the right and powers...
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Tania is writing a paper for her history teacher about living conditions of immigrants in urban tenements during the 19th century Which of the following sources would be the best for her to quote in?
The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld, by Herbert Asbury Gotham: a history of New York City to 1898, By...
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What were Thomas Jefferson's two most notable achievements as president of the US?
Two notable achievements of Jefferson's administration were the purchase of the Louisianna Territory from France and the ending...
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Prior to 1850 what was the main reason the north developed an economy increasingly based on manufacturing while the south continued to rely on an economy based on agriculture?
In the South, the effect of the cotton-gin on the production of short-staple cotton, so profitable that Southerners felt they...
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How did Illinois get it's nickname?
Not sure which 'nickname' you meant so: Prairie State- dates back to around 1842. Most of the state was covered with prairie...
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When did America go in debt?
The United States has had public debt since its inception. Debts incurred during the American Revolutionary War and under the...
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What was one success of Reconstruction after the Civil War?
The 14th and 15th amendments, the Freedmen's Bureau, and the restoration of the Union are three.
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How did the Mormons help westward expansion?
When the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) was established, it faced a lot of...
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What court justices are appointed for life?
All United States Federal judges (excluding Administrative Law ones) are appointed for life. Technically, the term is "shall hold...
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