Benjamin Franklin is known for his wisdom and common sense. After reading his autobiography up to this point, do you agree or disagree that he possessed wisdom and common sense? Support your argument with examples from what you have read. Write a minimum of 4-6 sentences.
How and why did canals, railroads, and steamships improve the economy of the United States in the early 19th century? Write a 4-6 sentence paragraph.
In 1804 President Thomas Jefferson negotiated the sale of the Louisiana Territory, which nearly doubled the size of the United States, and led to an increase in American wealth and power. Today that territory is an integral part of the nation and the history may indicate that acquisition of new territory made the nation more powerful, as well as expanding the culture of democracy and liberty. Based on what you know about the Louisiana Purchase, should the United States today be attempting to expand its national boundaries? For example, should the United States try to make British Columbia or Baja California Norte the 51st state? Should the United States attempt to get African or Asian nations to become part of the United States? Explain why or why not with a 4-6 sentence paragraph