In the early 1800s, most states in the North were trying to spread slavery into the new territories. trying to grow their economies through agriculture. building industrial economies based on manufacturing. finding new ways to increase the availability of slave labor.

How did thomas paine's pamphlet common sense convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciliation with britain and accept that separation from britain — independence — was the only option for preserving their liberty?

Write an essay of at least seven to ten pages that explores the lives and influences of six significant women in history, including queen elizabeth i, queen victoria, indira ghandi, golda meir, and mother teresa, and one of today, german chancellor angela merkel. include in your essay how each of these women rose to power and influence, the obstacles they faced as a result of their gender, and the historical impact they have made or are making. how has the world changed as a result of their leadership? what role did the issue of gender equality play? the project essay on margaret thatcher is an example of elements that could be included in the essay.

By the end of the 1800s, there was a change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the united states. immigration from northern europe—england, ireland, germany, and scandinavia—declined, while immigration from italy, russia, and austria-hungary grew. in fact, between 1900 and 1910, more than three-fourths of all immigrants came from these three countries. unfortunately, these countries were far removed england, the home of our founders, and the immigrants who came from them had a hard time adjusting to life in their new country.