Answer:
The machines were expensive to buy, which helped cause some of the debt the farmers faced. However, the machines allowed for more crops to be grown and harvested, which led to an oversupply of crops. This caused crop prices to drop, which squeezed the farmers financially. The railroads were also a problem for farmers.
A. General Lee surrendered to General Grant
The 13th Amendment outlawed slavery
The 14th Amendment stated that no state shall abridge the rights of any citizens
The 15th Amendment, ostensibly, gives the right to vote to African-American men. It states that "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
So, the 15th Amendment worked to codify, or bring into fruition, a whole new group of voting citizens who had equal protection under the law in a system where slavery is now illegal.
Answer:
The European powers were looking for three basic things: land, power, and wealth.
Explanation:
The 16th and 17th centuries were a time where the main European powers become interested in exploring territories beyond the known borders of the world at the time. This begins a period known as the Age of Exploration. Travelling to the Americas was made possible by advances in map-making, shipbuilding, and navigation. Another reason that heavily contributed to the exploration of the "new continent" was the predominant economic policy of the time: Mercantilism.
Mercantilism suggested that there was a limited amount of gold/money in the world, so powerful European countries, such as Spain, Britain, and Portugal began to compete against each other. Most of the wealth in Europe was already controlled by someone so their best chance at obtaining new riches was exploring other lands. Establishing colonies in the Americas gave the Europeans first-hand access to wealth and resources that were typically shipped to Europe. The kings of Spain, Britain, and Portugal filled their coffers at the expense of the native populations.
The farthest point west that the Civil War was fought was in Tucson, AZ - Pichaco Pass.
