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Quantitative Analysis Ans: this is the study of society
using numbers and statistics.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Ans: Pease treaty between
the US and Mexico. The treaty called for the US to pay
$15 million dollars, set the border at the Rio Grande and
gave the US ownership of California, parts of New Mexico,
Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. Over 90%
of people in those areas chose to become US citizens.
*Theory of Relativity* Ans: Einstein
Cordova Rebellion Ans: an uprising around Nacogdoches
when Cordova and other leaders sought to oppose the
new Texas Republic.
Santa Fe Expedition Ans: This was a commercial and
military expedition to secure parts of Northern New
Mexico for Texas. It was initiated by Lamar in order to
gain control over the Santa Fe Trail.
*Camp David Accords* Ans: Signed by the Egyptian
President, Anwar El Sadat and the Israeli Prime Minister.
Jimmy Carter was a witness. This lead to the Egypt-Israel
Peace Treaty. (1978)
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*Magna Carta and The Constitution* Ans: both of these
documents state that all men should be allowed due
process
*How can Congress help a recession?* Ans: cut taxes on
individuals, businesses and corporations
Shay's Rebellion Ans: an armed uprising in Massachusetts
during 1786 and 1787. Daniel Shay's led a rebellion
against economic and civil injustices. These events
shaped the Constitution and lead George Washington to
be president. *Farmers protested high taxes and heavy
debt.
ancient greek slaves Ans: prisoners of war
Battle of San Jacinto Ans: Surprise attack on the Mexican
Army by Sam Houston's Texas militia. The Texans had
more artillery during this battle which ended the Texas
Revolution. Texas captured or killed the entire Mexican
army and Santa Anna in 18 minutes.
Four pillars of Reaganomics Ans: reduce the growth of
government spending, reduce federal income tax and
capital gains, reduce government regulation and tighten
the money supply to reduce inflation.
*The Feminine Mystique* Ans: a book by Betty Friedman
which discussed the lives of unhappy housewives in
America.
*Progressive Era amendments* Ans: 16th (federal
government can collect income tax) 17th (direct election
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of Senators) 18th (prohibition began) 19th (women's right
to vote)
*North's strengths* Ans: larger population, industrial
advantage, imported gun powder, and controlled the navy
& seas
*South's strengths* Ans: could produce food, trained
officers, fought in it's territory *most wars were fought in
the Gulf Coast Region, had better skilled military leaders,
were defending their homes
*Comanche* Ans: The most skilled tribe in horse
breeding and training
Comanche, Apache and Kiowa Ans: all 3 of these native
American tribes lived on the plains
Karankawas Ans: lived between Galveston and Corpus
Christi. These native Americans practiced ceremonial
cannibalism where they would consume parts of the
conquered enemies.
What did the ancient Mayans worship? Ans: Nature. Sun
God, Maize God and Rain God
The constitution of 1824 Ans: established a republican
government in Mexico but failed to mention states rights
Treaty of Velasco Ans: This treaty ended the war between
Texas and Mexico on May 14, 1836 and set the boundary
at Rio Grande. Santa Ana agreed to withdraw his troops
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