In which country did the Industrial Revolution first begin?

What are the accomplishments of Cyrus, Darius, and Xerxes? Pls thankyou

marta [7]

Cyrus the Great was the first king of Achneamid Empire. He conquered Babylon and freed thousands of Jews. He founded a capital city, Parsagadae. He conquered the Median Empire, Lydian Empire and the Neo-Babylonian Empire. His achievements in politics, human rights and military strategies are recognized along with his influence on Western and Eastern civilizations.

Darius the Great extended the empire borders into India and Europe. He established the government that has became future models of government. He establish a tax-collection system, divided his empire into districts known as Satrapies, built system of roads, establish a network of spies and built two new capital cities at Susa and Persepolis.

Xerxes the Great captured Athens when he won the Battle of Thermopylae but succeeding battles didn't favored the Persians forcing them to went back to Persia. There, Xerxes completed projects left unfinished by his father at Susa and Persepolis. He built the Gate of All Nation and the Hall of Hundred Columns at Persepolis.He completed Apadana, the palace of Darius and the Treasury. He also built his own palace twice larger than his father's.

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What is the Louisiana Territory?

saul85 [17]

Answer:

Territory was an organized territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1805, until June 4, 1812, when it was renamed the Missouri Territory

Explanation:

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Compare and contrast the northern and southern United States between 1800 and 1850 Please include the economy, social structure,

denis23 [38]

Information About the NorthInformation About the SouthClimate and Geography
• Warm, humid summers and cold snowy winters
• Short growing season plus cold made farming difficult.
• Clear, fast rivers
• Coastline full of bays.
• Cities develop near rivers and bays.
• Cities develop as trading centers.
• People begin to use waterpower to run factories.Climate and Geography
• Warm and sunny with long summers, mild winters. Lots of rain.
• Climate ideal for agriculture.
• Fertile soil ideal for growing crops.Population
• Huge population increase in the North between 1800 and 1860, mostly through immigration.
• Irish, German, and other Europeans mostly settle in North.Population
• Population of the South made up of Europeans (mostly from England and Scotland) and enslaved Africans.
• 1/3 of the population were slaves.
• Most southerners lived on small farms.
• Only 1/4 of farmers owned slaves.
• Large farms called plantations were owned by the wealthy few who owned most of the slaves.Cities
• Cities develop in North as centers of trade.
• Factories were set up making textiles (cloth goods)
• Increase in factory work brought more people to live in the cities.
• Cities were crowded and dirty.
• Public education begun in cities for first time.
• Cities became important centers of art, culture, and education. Many city newspapers begun.Cities
• Most southerners lived on farms.
• There were very few large cities.
• Plantations were self-sufficient and became like small towns. 
(Self-sufficient means being able to supply all of your needs.)Economy
• The economy of the North was based on manufacturing.
• Many immigrants from Europe began working in factories and producing goods used by people in the North.
• Many factories began producing textiles (cloth) with the cotton grown in the South.Economy
• The economy of the South was based on agriculture.
• Cotton, tobacco, rice, sugar cane, and indigo (a plant that was used for blue dye) were sold as cash crops.
• Cotton became the most important crop after Ely Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin.
• More slaves were now needed to pick the cotton.
• Slavery became essential to the South’s economy.Culture
• The culture of the North was determined by life in the cities.
• Both religion and education were organized.
• There were schools and churches in most towns.
• Very few boys, and almost no girls went on to secondary school.
• College was reserved for the wealthy.Culture
• The culture of the South was determined by the upper class plantation owners and their families.
• Only children of plantation owners received any education.
• Small farmers had little or no education.
• The culture of the South revolved around plantation life.Transportation
• Canals were mostly in the North.
• The Erie Canal was a huge success.
• Most of the railroads were in the North.
• 30,000 miles of track was laid by 1850.
• Canals and railroads allowed northern businesses to grow.Transportation
• The South was still dependent on the steamship.
• Railroads existed, but far less than in the North.

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Which of the following is NOT true about the Dred Scot Decision? *

Novosadov [1.4K]

Answer:

Justice Taney was clearly NOT an abolitionist who wanted to see equal rights achieved for.

Explanation: It made slavery:

In essence, the decision argued that, as someone's property, Scott was not a citizen and could not sue in a federal court.

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Why were the city of new orleans and the mississippi river important to farmers in the early 1800's?

Ne4ueva [31]

Because it allowed them to not only water their crops during the planting season,but also allowed them to take their crops to market in New Orleans and sell them

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