https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9 History information on the PRAXIS exam en-us 2022-10-24 19:41:11 UTC 2026-01-03 12:12:44 UTC hello@padlet.com medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354331991 The forced movement of Native Americans into reservations. Nearly 60,000 Native Americans were displaced between 1830-1850. These Native Americans belonged to the "five civilized tribes" which had assimilated into American culture but were still part of the ethnic cleansing that occurred at the time. ]]> 2022-10-24 20:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354331991 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354354106 The main reason that colonists gave for the revolution was that they had no representation in the British government, and therefore they did not want to be taxed. This was called no taxation without representation. This also led to the Boston Tea Party. Other factors that also led to the American Revolution included the Boston Massacre, the Proclamation of 1763, and the French and Indian war.]]> 2022-10-24 21:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354354106 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354366478 He was the 3rd President of the USA. He wrote the Declaration of Independence. He owned over 100 slaves. When he wrote about freedom in the Declaration of Independence he meant this for land-owning men, not slaves. He became Vice-President through a flaw in the constitution in 1796. When he became President for the first term he cut down on defense spending, cut down the budget, and eliminated the tax on whiskey. He reduced the National debt by a third. He however was not very popular in his second term and retired to Monticello to continue working on other projects. He died on July 4, 1826.]]> 2022-10-24 21:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354366478 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354374506 The United States moved toward political isolationism because they were tired of being at war or going to war with the European governments. They advocated noninvolvement in conflicts or wars that were not affecting the country. They did however continue to grow and protect their interests in Latin America.]]> 2022-10-24 21:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354374506 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354377568 Arranging events in the order that they occurred over time. Timelines are a great way to show events in chronological order. ]]> 2022-10-24 21:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354377568 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354482247 The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote, although "gave" is not an appropriate term, as women fought hard to obtain this right. Women's suffrage is deeply rooted in the abolitionists' movement but when the 15th amendment gave African American men the right to vote some women became resentful. This plus deep-rooted racism divided the movement for some groups.]]> 2022-10-24 23:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354482247 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354487089 Harriet was an author and an abolitionist who fought to end slavery. She is best known for her book Uncle Tom's Cabin which depicts the horrible conditions in which slaves lived. Her book helped to show Northerners what slavery was like and to help her cause to end slavery. ]]> 2022-10-25 00:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354487089 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354496414 Social Security Act was signed into law by President Roosevelt in 1935. The program was set into place to help those over 65 to have a retirement to live off of. The government takes a little bit of your paycheck while you are young and "saves" it to pay you once you reach the age of 65. It is basically a government retirement for the elderly. "In addition to the program we now think of as Social Security, it included unemployment insurance, old-age assistance, aid to dependent children and grants to the states to provide various forms of medical care." According to SSA.gov.]]> 2022-10-25 00:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354496414 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354507338 A primary source is a first-hand testimony or a directly related artifact or evidence of a topic or event. (Veccia, Susan H. paragrah 2)]]> 2022-10-25 00:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354507338 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354603316 George Washington was he first President of the United States. Washington did not want to be president, but was selected to do so because he was known as the Veteran of the war. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354603316 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354614731 John Brown was an American abolitionist leader. Brown led a small band of men to Pottawatomie Creek on May 24, 1865, where they killed five unarmed men and boys that they believed were slavery proponents. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354614731 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354620714 Fredrick Douglas escaped from slavery in Maryland. He then became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York. He was also very famous for his writings. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354620714 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354627138 Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States. On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that declared the slaves be free. Lincoln was re-elected president before he was shot in 1865. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354627138 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354632619 Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist who was born into slavery. Tubman escaped slavery and attempted to save more than 70 slaves using the safe house known as the Underground Railroad. ]]> 2022-10-25 01:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354632619 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354637113 Plessy vs. Ferguson was an 1896 court case that in which the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation laws did not violate the U.S. Constitution as long as the facilities for each race were equal in quality. This came to be known as “separate but equal.” ]]> 2022-10-25 02:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354637113 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354641841 Racial segregation is the separation of people into racial or other ethnic groups in daily life. Segregation began before the Civil War and was outlawed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. ]]> 2022-10-25 02:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354641841 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354644967 The Thirteenth Amendment added to the US Constitution was to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. ]]> 2022-10-25 02:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354644967 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354647758 The Fourteenth Amendment added to the US Constitution was the amendment that established African Americans as equal citizens of the United States. ]]> 2022-10-25 02:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354647758 pgoddar1 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354651547 The Fifteenth Amendment added to the United States Constitution prohibited the federal government and each state from denying a citizens right to vote “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” ]]> 2022-10-25 02:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2354651547 medwar16 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2356401568 Rome was known for their military and political power of its time. They are also known for spreading Latin as many languages today share Latin roots. They also built roads and aqueducts and were known for conquering lands all around them. ]]> 2022-10-26 01:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2356401568 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2359586745 The Missouri Compromise was essentially an agreement for Slave states and free states. It came about when Missouri petitioned to be a slave state (1820s). When Missouri wanted to become a slave state, they wanted to keep the equal ratio between slave and free states. Therefore, a line was created and the separation of North and South grew. In the end, the North got a better deal with the amount of land they had. However, the South eventually grew larger. ]]> 2022-10-27 19:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2359586745 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362555752 The first permanent BRITISH settlement in North America began in 1607 in Jamestown, VA. It was funded by a join-stock company called the Virginia Company. This was better thought of as a business venture. ]]> 2022-10-31 02:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362555752 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362565232 The first constitution/ government lasted from 1781-1787. It did not last long because there was no uniform within the states. They had no central government. Each state had their own set of rules, money, etc. However, when it came to war and making decisions as a whole, they would come together. This was mainly a telling of 'how' the government worked, but it did not tell us our individual rights. ]]> 2022-10-31 02:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362565232 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362580297 The Indian Removal Act was enforced in 1830. The act was passed by Andrew Jackson. The whole reason for it was to force Native Americans to the West. At this time, the colonies wanted more land for farming, and they pushed the Native Americans to areas that did not help with that as much. This resulted in the Trail of Tears. ]]> 2022-10-31 02:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362580297 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362616511 The war took place from 1846-1848 when the white men from the South began to spread into Mexico. Mexico had already declared its independence from Spain. Texas had also just became part of the United States as well. Because the border was disputed, the U.S. sent their army to the furthest area of the Southern part of the border. The Mexico army was already set up in camp, and shooting began. ]]> 2022-10-31 02:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362616511 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362627610 When Kansas and Nebraska were in a dispute with who would have to become a slave state, the Missouri Compromise had been discarded in 1854. The states were now decided on by popular sovereignty. To keep Kansas a free state, people from the Northeast areas came to Kansas to help vote. With that, people from other slave states did the same. This lead to "Bleeding Kansas". Kansas ended up as a free state by majority vote in 1861.]]> 2022-10-31 03:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362627610 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362656188 In the mid-nineteenth century, the women's movement began. Women, and some men, fought for equal voting rights. Eventually, the ante was upped and they began to fight for much more- equality in the workforce, different roles at home, and much more. While there has been much progress with everything, these types of things are still being fought for every day. ]]> 2022-10-31 03:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362656188 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362667205 The Gilded Age was a time where the wealthy were filthy rich and the poor were extremely poor. This was called wealth inequity. This time took place after the reconstruction. Throughout this time era, there were also industrial areas as well as urbanization areas. The first stage of the industrial areas began with water power and textile mills. The second stage involves electricity. This came about in the late 1800s. The urbanization areas were places of work. People moved to the city for more job opportunities. ]]> 2022-10-31 03:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362667205 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362676437 The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by Abraham Lincoln after the one of the most deadliest battles. The battle went on for three days. It resulted in more confederates being killed than U.S. troops. It was turning point in the war. The speech given by President Lincoln is now one of the most inspiring speeches. It speaks on liberty and freedom and what we stand for as a country.]]> 2022-10-31 03:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362676437 crober12 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362680518 The United states did not want to get involved in the war. They were allies with other countries, but they wanted to stay in the background and help with military resources. However, the bombing of the Lusitania caused an outrage. We decided to join in the awful trench warfare, but we eventually came out on top. With our advancements in technology, and our knowledge of aviation, we were able to take the win two years later. ]]> 2022-10-31 03:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362680518 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362711148 St. Augustine was the first settlement established in North America. It was established in 1498 by the Spanish in what is now Florida. Spain was expanding north to search for more resources.]]> 2022-10-31 04:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362711148 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362715197 The Mayflower Compact was written by the pilgrims that came to settle in Massachusetts. It was a set of rules that was written to govern the settlement. Years later, it was used to help write the Declaration of Independence.]]> 2022-10-31 04:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362715197 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362724011 There were 13 original colonies that came to settle in North America, they were Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey, Deleware, and Rhode Island. Each colony had specific characteristics, but generally northern colonies were industrial, urban, and more educated,  and early factories and universities were built there. Southern colonies were characterized by being rural, agrarian, and baptist. Specific groups of people settled in the first colonies- Catholics settled in Maryland, Quakers settled in Pennsylvania, pilgrims settled in Massachusetts, debtors settled in Georgia, and the joint-stock Virginia company settled in Virginia.]]> 2022-10-31 04:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362724011 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362732602 King George was the British monarch right before and during the American Revolution. He demanded loyalty from the colonies and his country, and when the colonies rebelled against him he cracked down with taxes and acts that hurt them, leading the colonies to rise up and start the American Revolution.]]> 2022-10-31 04:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362732602 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362759424 Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to declare the colonies as individual states, separated from Great Britain. It formally started the American Revolution and stated why the colonies were going to war with Great Britain. It was signed by 56 of America's founding fathers and was adopted on July 4, 1776.]]> 2022-10-31 05:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362759424 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362768228 The United States Constitution is the highest governing document of the US, superseding the Articles of Confederation which was the country's first constitution. Its original frame included seven articles that outlined how the government would operate, the different branches, and how to amend it. The original constitution had no mention of personal rights.]]> 2022-10-31 05:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362768228 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362773817 The Bill of Rights was written in 1791 by James Madison and comprised 10 amendments that established the basic rights of US citizens. Each amendment limited the government's power over citizens. ]]> 2022-10-31 05:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362773817 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362784834 Founded by John Adams, the Federalist Party advocated for the Constitution and a strong national government with small state governments. They also fought for longer terms in offices, representative government, and a strong central economy. The Anti-Federalist Party was founded by Thomas Jefferson and was against the Constitution, believing it gave the national government too much power over the states. These were the first two political parties of the new United States.]]> 2022-10-31 05:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362784834 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362789105 Created by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New Deal was a movement to help pull America out of the Great Depression. This created programs that had US Government paying people for work that was needed. The Works Progress Administration created jobs for people building infrastructure including schools, bridges, and stadiums. Social Security was created, which is a government retirement fund, and the National Labor Relations Board was created to protect the rights of workers to unionize and fight for better conditions.]]> 2022-10-31 05:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362789105 jschwar32 https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362795073 John Adams was the second US president, following George Washington. He was born in Massachusetts and was the brother of Sam Adams, who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty, and he was the only early president that was not a slave owner from Virginia. Adams was one of the founders of the Federalist Party and believed that the government should be at the federal (national) level. This caused him to bump heads with Thomas Jefferson a lot. ]]> 2022-10-31 05:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jschwar32/btjdsiw41mf9lap9/wish/2362795073