U.s. history Experts Please Help?

Question

1.the US exploring expedition of 1838-42 prepared maps and collected hundred of scientific specimens during its trip overland to the West, along the Oregon Trail and throughout california.

2.The proposed 1854 Kansas-Nebraska bill provided for popular sovereignty under which the people in each territory would decide about slavery.

3.early in the civil war, the union wasted millions on poor quality european guns, dumped by unscrupulous brokers.

4.the battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 was what forced General Lee to retreat from Pennsylvania and end his attempted Northern invasion.

5.The democrats suffered a disastrous loss when Stephen Douglas was nominated by George McCleallan for president.

6.In april 1865, the last major confederate force surrendered to the Union Army at Richmond Virginia.

6.High Casualty figures of the Civil War were in large part due to the introduction of rifled firearms.

Answer 1

Okay,.. I'm no history major but I am an American which pretty much makes me know this stuff right? okay,.. lets give her a whirl based on my recolaections and see if I can help....

1. False,.. they got lost,.. ate the bodies of the dead

2. False, it was to settle a debate over which state was flatter, more worthless, and the least likly target for terrorists considering nothing is there

3. False,.. they wasted way too much money on the surface to air missles,... they later found this was foolish since the south had no aircraft yet

4. False... Lee was about to win gettysburg,.. but it was turned away by an onslaught of nazi storm troopers, space aliens, and magical unicorns who had all signed a secret aliance with Lincoln

5. This might be true

6. False,... the south will never die,. as seen in evidence of pickup trucks containing the rebel flag and gun racks,... the north has simply decided to ignore them as since they can't read,.. they will never find there way to washington

6.False,... Disease and suicide bombers were the main cause of death in most conflicts

Well,. I hope this helps,... IF you pass this test,. you totally owe me

Answer 2

1. Either your dates are wrong (Lewis and Clark did the exploration of the western portion of the present-day US in 1803-1806), or you're referring to the US Exploring Expedition of 1838-1840, which saw Lt Charles Wilkes and crew sail forth from Virginia aboard the Vincennes (with five other vessels) in order to explore the polar regions. The group returned with over 4000 animals specimens, 50000 plant specimens (both living and preserved), thousands of anthropological artifacts, and thousands of minerals, gems, and fossils. (These collections comprised the largest number of natural history objects that young America had accumulated and represented specimens native to our own country as well as regions throughout the world. These collections were the basis for the beginning of two great botanical institutions now based in Washington: the Smithsonian Institution’s United States National Herbarium and the United States Botanic Garden.)

2. The 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act (also called the ... Bill) specified the geographic boundaries of both Kansas and Nebraska. It ALSO contained the provision that the question of slavery should be left to the decision of the territorial settlers themselves; the provision itself was referred to as "popular sovereignty".

3. This one I'd have to say is a big NO. European manufacturers were required by their respective governments to remain neutral to the conflict erupting in the young republic. Thus, most sold arms to BOTH SIDES. The weapons purchased were the best available, inlcuding the British Enfield rifle and the Whitlock muzzle-loader.

4. After being "suckered" into fighting a battle with the North on grounds they'd preferred, Lee eventually lost at Gettsyburg (July 1-3, 1863). Since Lee's group - the Army of Virginia - was the strongest Confederate force at the time, the loss of momentum (and the lives of the soldiers) succeeded in stalling the southern offensive. As a result, the "invasion" was also effectively ended.

5. The answer to that one is probably more dependent on whether you're a Republican or a Democrat, than on what Douglas was actually able (or unable) to accomplish.

6. The surrender occurred at Appomatox Court House on April 9 ... not in Richmond, where the "government" of the South was situated.

7. How many times does this have to be said? GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE. It's true that rifling and the consequent improvements in accuracy were introduced during the Civil War, but the real fault for the "shooting deaths" was the failure of the leaders to change their tactics from the "pike and shield" formations of earlier times. Coupled with the stupidity was a massive increase in disease and infection, caused by inadequate medical treatment. All told, the number of dead and wounded by firepower was only a third of the total (620000) casualties that occurred during the war period.

Answer 3

I'm confused, are these supposed to be true/false questions?

1. The Lewis and Clark Expedition, but those are not the right dates, it was 1803-1806.

2. The Kansas-Nebraska Act was the official name, but the rest of that statement is correct.

3. Hmmm, not sure. I have never heard this and I'm pretty up on my US history, so I'd say false.

4. that's correct. The three day battle, July 1, 2 and 3 was a crushing defeat for the South and a major turning point the war. The South's offensvise was pretty much over after that.

5. Correct, It was Douglas that was beat by Lincoln.

6. Wrong, right dates, but it was Appomatox Court House VA, not richmond.

7. I would say no, because firearms were around for earlier wars, but "rifled" firearms, make me think maybe, depends on what they mean by that.

Answer 4

7. "Rifled" firearms were more widely available in the Civil War, and this greatly increased the accuracy of the weapon and the distance at which they would be lethal. The firearms themselves did not lead to the high casuality figures; most of the troops were
killed by disease and infections. Somewhat more than 600,000 I think.

Answer 5

I don't understand what kind of help you are seeking. You've given a list of statements, and.............?