Last 4 for the day!

19. Most pioneers who settled west of the Appalachians were
a. families looking for good land
b. miners looking for gold and silver
c. missionaries seeking converts
d. bankers from New York and Boston
A?

20. What message did Protestant revivalists preach in the early 1800s?
a. God places individuals in predetermined and rigid social ranks
b. the power of individuals is equal to the power of God
c. people are capable of shaping their own destinies
d. Society should encourage selfishness and sectional hatred
C?

21. In 1890 the superintendent of the census announced the
a. end of the frontier
b. creation of tenant farms in the West
c. opening of the West to settlers
d. opening of Yellowstone National Park
Can't decide between B and C...

24. In 1828 presidential election was a referendum on the role of government in
a. the Electoral College
b. national security
c. the expansion of slavery
d. the economy
No idea..

Thanks!
-MC

I hope I've read your questions correctly this time.

19 and 20 are correct. (Many of my ancestors came to the midwest for good farmland at that time.)

21. Check this site.
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23. I don't know.

So 21 is A?

Thanks
-MC

Yes.

19. To determine the answer to question 19, you need to consider the motives of the pioneers who settled west of the Appalachians. One way to find this information is to consult historical sources such as books, articles, or reliable websites about the settlement of the American West. By examining these sources, you will learn that families looking for good land were the most common pioneers who settled west of the Appalachians. Therefore, the correct answer is a. families looking for good land.

20. To answer question 20, you would first need to understand the beliefs and teachings of Protestant revivalists in the early 1800s. A good approach to finding this information is to consult historical sources that document the religious and social movements during that time period. By studying these sources, you'll learn that Protestant revivalists preached that people are capable of shaping their own destinies. Therefore, the correct answer is c. people are capable of shaping their own destinies.

21. To determine the answer to question 21, you can begin by reviewing historical events and developments in the year 1890. Look for any significant announcements made by the superintendent of the census during that time. You can consult historical documents, census reports, or scholarly articles for this information. After researching, you will find that in 1890, the superintendent of the census announced the end of the frontier, signaling the official closing of the western frontier in the United States. Therefore, the correct answer is a. end of the frontier.

24. To determine the answer to question 24, you need to understand the context and issues surrounding the 1828 presidential election. Look for information about the major political debates and controversies of that time period. By examining historical sources such as books, articles, or primary documents related to the election, you will learn that the role of government in the economy was a significant issue during the 1828 presidential election. Therefore, the correct answer is d. the economy.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.