History of North America

• The North started to fear the influence of South because?

  The correct answer is The North feared the spread of slavery which would upset the power balance in Congress. As slavery expanded into the newly acquired territories in the West, the North realized that the increasing number of Southern states (due to admission of new slave states) could upset the d

• What decision angered the north?

  The Missouri Compromise of 1820:The admission of Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. It also drew an imaginary line across the Louisiana Territory at the 36°30′ parallel with slavery prohibited to the north and allowed to the south of the line.

• What is the value of a 1977 uncirculated 1 dollar bill?

  There is no such thing as a 1977 uncirculated $1 bill. The US stopped producing $1 banknotes in 1969.

• What products were produced by Connecticut in the 1700s?

  Agricultural Products* Wheat* Corn* Rye* Barley* Oats* Flax* Tobacco* Hemp* Cattle* Pigs* Sheep* HorsesManufactured Products* Lumber* Shingles* Clapboards* Staves* Hoops* Barrels* Casks* Furniture* Carriages* Waggons* Sleds* Boats* Shoes* Boots* Hats* Clothing* Ironware* Copperware* Brassware* Tinwa

• How did England view the north American colonies?

  The English viewed the North American colonies as a source of raw materials and a market for their manufactured goods. They also saw them as a way to expand their empire and to promote Protestantism. The colonies were seen as a way to increase Englands wealth and power, and they were also seen as a

• Buffalo nickels are also called what?

  Buffalo nickels are also known as Indian Head Nickels because they feature a Native American head on the obverse side of the coin.

• What is the value of a 1968 half dollar April 2011?

  Theres no such thing as a US half dollar coin minted after 1970. However, this is likely referring to the 1968 Kennedy half dollar, which is still in circulation today. The actual collectible value of a coin depends on its condition and any special varieties or errors. A quick search online of popul

• Which states were granted statehood in 1959?

  There were no states granted statehood in 1959. Alaska became the 49th state of the United States on January 3, 1959, and Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959.

• Who was the first African American to be on a U.S. postage stamp?

  The first African American depicted on a U.S. postage stamp was Booker T. Washington, who appeared on a 5-cent stamp issued on April 5, 1940, to commemorate the centennial of his birth.

• What is an acrostic poem about Texas?

  Tall and proud, the Lone Star StateEmbraces diversity and cultures fateXas, a melting pot of dreams,A land where anything is possible, it seemsSoaring high, with its eyes on the stars,Texas is a beacon of hope from afar

• Was the confederacy joined by Florida and Texas?

  Yes, both Florida and Texas were among the Confederate States of America. Florida seceded from the Union on January 10, 1861, and joined the Confederacy on February 8, 1861. Texas seceded from the Union on February 1, 1861, and joined the Confederacy on March 2, 1861.

• What is the record of most pennies?

  Most Pennies Collected* Individual: The record for the most pennies collected by an individual is held by Gary L. Davis of Tampa, Florida, who collected over $2.5 million in pennies. Davis started collecting pennies in 2002, and he has since donated over $1 million of his pennies to various charitie

• What contributed to the rapid growth of hispanic population New Mexico during early 1800s?

  Several factors contributed to the rapid growth of the Hispanic population in New Mexico during the early 1800s:- Mexican Independence and Migration: Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821, leading to the opening of the border between Mexico and New Mexico. This facilitated the migration

• What was an external tax in colonial America?

  External taxes were levied by the British Parliament upon the American colonies. These taxes were opposed by the colonists, who argued that only their own colonial assemblies had the right to tax them. The most famous of these taxes was the Stamp Act of 1765, which required colonists to purchase a s

• What modern towns did Lewis and Clark travel through on their expedition?

  Lewis & Clarks expedition took place between 1804 and 1806, well before the establishment of many of the modern towns and cities that exist in the region they explored. Therefore, they did not travel through any modern towns during their expedition.

• Is Cold War the same thing as Civil War?

  The Cold War and the Civil War are two distinct historical conflicts. The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and its satellite states, and the United States and its allies. It began after the Second World War and lasted until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 19

• Why did England prize its northern colonies?

  The statement that England particularly prized its Northern colonies is not historically accurate. While England held several colonies in North America, the economic, strategic, and political significance of each region varied throughout different periods of colonization. Heres a brief explanation o

• What year did slavery officially begin in the US?

  There was no official beginning of slavery in the US. Slavery existed in the American colonies since the early 1600s and continued after the United States gained independence. The practice of slavery was gradually abolished in the northern states during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, but it

• How many dairy cows there were in US 1960?

  According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), there were approximately 19.2 million milk cows on farms in the United States in 1960.

• How do these numbers compare with other Americans wars In civil war?

  American Civil War (1861-1865)* Total number of deaths: 620,000* Percentage of population killed: 2.5%* Leading causes of death: disease, battle wounds, accidentsWorld War I (1917-1918)* Total number of deaths: 116,516* Percentage of population killed: 0.1%* Leading causes of death: disease, battle