In order to determine how many miles it is from a particular city on a map to the southern boundary of the United States, a student would have to use the map's "scale", since most maps are to scale and allow you to convert inches to miles.
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The first step historians take as part of the historical thinking process is to pose the historical question and establish relevant background about the topic. So I guess the answer would be asking questions.
Livestock production flourished in California and the Southwest, but few markets existed for end products such as meat, hides, and tallow (for making candles). By the mid-1700s, long trains of pack mules would transport these products to Mexico City and return with supplies. American ships began servicing California ports in the early 1800s and traded for the same materials. For the first time, ranchers had local markets for their animals. Huge roundups were held to collect cattle, and the hard-riding vaqueros controlled the chaos. Known for expert horsemanship and roping skills, vaqueros were said to only dismount for a chance to dance with pretty girls.
The Battle of Bunker Hill. Then the correct answer is "The british army forced the americans to retreat, but sustained heavy losses at The Battle of Bunker Hill".
The british initially estimated that the conflict would be relatively straightforward since they outnumbered the colonists and they perceived the inexperienced militias to be inferior in combat. Despite their drawbacks, the americans inflicted heavy losses and, even though they secured territorial gains, the British lost a third of their men in this battle.
