Freedom Isn't Free by Matt Vassallo

Lindsey Williams : War of 1812

2014-01-07 18:22:34 UTC

The war is between the U.S and Great Britain. When the British tried to restrict U.S trade, the U.S fought back. In the end the U.S won the war with the help of the great hero, Andrew Jackson. Jackson will always be remembered for his heroic actions during the War of 1812. The War, in some eyes, was seen as the second war of independence because it instilled nationalism in the hearts of the people and opened up more trade for the U.S.

Lindsey Williams : Mexican American War

2014-01-07 18:22:34 UTC

Westward Expansion and the Annexation of Texas played a large role in provoking the Mexican American War. When the US took the risk of annexing Texas they knew it would tick off Mexico, but they didn't realize it would start a war. President James. K. POlk had an idea that it was their Manifest Destiney to spread to the Pacific coast.

The U.S again won the war and won a lot of territory. The U.S took over what is now California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Zac Sparaco : French and Indian War

2014-01-08 18:33:44 UTC

The French and Indian War was between France and Great Britain. Great Britain won the war, but due to the high cost of the war Great Britain became bankrupt. This severely affected the Colonist because they had to pay high taxes to Great Britain to pay for the war.

Will Golden: The Civil War

2014-01-09 17:25:03 UTC

The Civil War was a brutal war between The North and the South. the North was named the Union and the South was named the Confederates. There were many underlying issues that caused the War, but the main reason was the issue over slavery. We all know that the South was highly in favor of slavery and of course the North was not. The South was definitely the underdogs during the war. The North had four times as many citizens and it consisted of seventy percent of the nations railroads. The South had one key thing that the North did not have. The South had many supporters because they were defending their homeland and this gave them a large sense of patriotism. They also ha some of the best army officers in U.S history. This includes Robert E. Lee who defended the South and almost led them to victory. He was struck down by the North's officer, Ulysses S. Grant towards the end of the war. In the end the North won the war and the issue over slavery

will continue to be addressed.

Willl Golden : Spanish American War

2014-01-09 17:40:08 UTC

The Spanish American War was between Spain and America. The major cause of the war was when America blamed Spain for the explosion of the Main. Teddy Roosevelt led the Rough riders to victory and the U.S won. America also gained Puerto Rico, Cuba, and The Phillipines through this process.

US Wars Quiz: Margaret Braden Grafe

2014-01-09 17:57:42 UTC

1. What kind of effect did the French and Indian War have on the 13 colonies?

a. Raised taxes

b. Lowered industry
c. Gave France control of America

2. What was the final battle of the American Rev?
a. Battle of Soratoga
b. Battle of Yorktown
c. Battle of Bunker Hill

3. General Cornwall was the leader of the 13 colonies True/False

4. What caused the war of 1812?
a. Slavery
b. Trade between Great Britain and the US
c. Both a and b

5. Who won the Mexican American War?
a. America
b. France
c. Mexico

6. What advantages did the North have in the Civil War?
a. Had many of the best officers in the US
b. Had 4 times as many free citizens
c. Had more than 70% of the nation’s railroads
d. Both b and c

7. Which of the following generals were on the South?
a. Ulysses Grant
b. Robert E. Lee
c. Zac Sparaco

8. Theodore Roosevelt was the president during the Spanish American war. True/False

9. Who won the Spanish American war?
a. The Spanish
b. France
c. America

10. What did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American war?
a. Taxes decreased
b. Acquired Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines
c. Industry became big

Zac Sparaco : American Revolution

2014-01-10 17:36:59 UTC

After the French and Indian War the colonist became tired of paying taxes to Great Britain to help with war costs. The American Revolution was the first war directed at Great Britain by the Colonists. The battle of Bunker Hill was an important turning point within the Revolution. Showing that Great Britain was not playing around. The Battle of Yorktown was also a very important battle marking the end
of the war when General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington because he
was cornered and had no plan of escape. The thirteen colonies won the revolution. The
significance was the thirteen colonies gained their independence from Great
Britain, and they were able to become one country united.