What did not happen in Columbian Exchange? Europe would be much poorer in food crops without the Columbian Exchange. Potatoes a staple in Ireland, Vodka in Russia, and raised throughout Europe and Africa would not exist. Corn or maize would not have been available to Europe and Africa. The Americas would be much poorer without […]
What caused disputes between the states?
What caused disputes between the states? What caused disputes between the thirteen American states during and after the Revolutionary War? Land claims made by certain states on the western territories Congress’s decision to raise high taxes The Southern states’ proposal to form a separate nation. Why did the United States have serious money issues under […]
When did The Star-Spangled Banner became the US national anthem?
When did The Star-Spangled Banner became the US national anthem? April 15, 1929 The Congressman passed away before the end of the 72nd Congress. On this date, President Herbert Hoover signed into law a bill that designated the “Star-Spangled Banner” as the National Anthem of the United States. On April 15, 1929, Representative John Linthicum […]
Why was the Battle of the Alamo important to the Texas Revolution?
Why was the Battle of the Alamo important to the Texas Revolution? The victory ensured the success of Texan independence: Santa Anna, who had been taken prisoner, came to terms with Houston to end the war. In May, Mexican troops in San Antonio were ordered to withdraw, and to demolish the Alamo’s fortifications as they […]
What were the first Freedom Rides?
What were the first Freedom Rides? On April 9, 1947, the first freedom ride, the Journey of Reconciliation, left Washington, D.C. to travel through four states of the upper South. The Journey of Reconciliation was organized by the Congress of Racial Equality with the leadership of Fellowship of Reconciliation staffers Bayard Rustin and George Houser. […]
Why were radios so important during the Great Depression?
Why were radios so important during the Great Depression? Radio was the nation’s first mass medium, linking the country and ending the isolation of rural residents. Radio was so important that the 1930 Census asked if the household had a radio. Radio provided free entertainment (after you bought the radio) and connected country people to […]
How did Rhode Island get named?
How did Rhode Island get named? The Name. This state was named by Dutch explorer Adrian Block. He named it “Roodt Eylandt” meaning “red island” in reference to the red clay that lined the shore. The name was later anglicized when the region came under British rule. What was the Rhode Island Colony named for? […]
Why did the first attempts to settle in Roanoke fail?
Why did the first attempts to settle in Roanoke fail? These early settlers did face many problems: they didn’t know how to farm the land; they had to share the land and resources with the native Americans; and they had to rely on Amerindian help and supplies from England. But the failure was not just […]
Did Stephen Austin fight at the Alamo?
Did Stephen Austin fight at the Alamo? Background: In the wake of the Battle of Gonzales which opened the Texas Revolution, a Texan force under Stephen F. Austin encircled the Mexican garrison in the town of San Antonio de Béxar. On December 11, 1835, after an eight-week siege, Austin’s men were able to compel General […]