1. What are the main historic events that took place in 8th Grade US History that helped shape the United States up to 1877?
Columbus- His goal was to travel across the world to get to Asia. But instead he discovered America. It didn't really change our country it was more of the start of our country, if Columbus didn't go out on this voyage and discover this land, we would not be a country. And other people would not have settled.
Revolutionary War- -The Revolutionary war was also known as the War of Independence. It was fought between Great Britain and the thirteen British Colonies. This really impacted the US because we got Independence, which is what we wanted.
Gold Rush- people were overcome by the idea of the American dream- to live without having to worry about money, supporting a family, or debts to pay off. Gold became the quick way to make that dream come true-creating the gold rush. The gold rush started around 1848 and ended around 1850.
Settlement of Jamestown- The Settlement of Jamestown definitely caused people to start coming over to the new land. This also cause Men and women to discover more land and settle other places. To it started forming the country we have today.
2. How did the US change during the late 1800's and early 1900's?
War on Native Americans- Some of the Famous battles were the Sand Creek Massacre that was fought in 1864, the Battle of Little Big Horn fought in 1876, and the Battle of Wounded Knee fought in 1890 which was the last major battle between us and the Native Americans.
Homestead act- This allowed the average person to be able to start out fresh with a 160 acres of land and be able to provide for their family. drew thousands of people the the Midwest. But there were disadvantages to moving west such as bad weather, hard work, and native americans.
Industrial Revolution-In my mind the Industrial revolution was really started by the invention of steel and the mass production of it. So if you think about it the mass production of steel which Andrew Carnage made possible made steel prices drop because there was more of it.
3. What impact did the Progressives have on the United States?
17th amendment- direct election of senators by popular vote
18th amendment-Prohibition
19th amendment- women's right to vote
21st amendment- recalling the 18th amendment
Prohibition- banning of alcohol drinks. Prohibitions believed that alcohol caused morals. Many prohibitory went from bars to bars singing and chanting about how alcohol was bad. They would even pay in the bars. They urged the bartenders to quit selling liquor.
4. How did the US deal with the world in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
1. Imperialistic- began taking over weaker countries in the world.
2. Stronger Army and Navy
3. Interventionist- especially in central and south america. - became more involved in other countries affairs. Monroe doctrine said that if any country was attacked that was on the doctrine the US would take it as an attack on the US and we will attack back.
4. Strong Nationalism- having strong pride and confidence in one's country.
Since the began to follow these lines we started to get involved with other countries because we were poweer hungry and if we wanted it we were going t fight for it.
5. What impact did World War I have on the United States?
There was a very big impact on the United States after World War 1. The United States and many other countries around the world suffered many casualties and lost a lot of money. Luckily the United States was spent the least time in the war, so they didn't suffer as much as the other countries. Germany went into a depression after the war as well, which eventually led to WWII because Hitler came into power at this time. On the bright side, women began to work in factories which led to more things in the 1920s.
6. What positive and negative impact did the 1920's have on the United States?
Planes were starting to be used for more than just air mail. Rich people could fly in planes to get somewhere. Planes weren’t as big as they are now, though. Henry Ford made cars cheaper. The Model T was very popular because of its cheap price and the ease of use. Roads were also improved by new road signs being created and paved roads. The typical fashion for men and women also changed. Men starting wearing more comfy clothes.
Negative- Everyone bought on account and this started causing people to go into debt. Gangs and violence formed in cities.
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