You will answer the following essay question. "Explain what the "Trail of Tears" was. Follow the simple rubric below. All information can be found in your online text (go to clever, click on the Savvas app) "American History" Topic 6, Lesson 3.

Who was involved?

What was it about?

When did it take place?

Where did it take place?

Why did it happen? Hint: Which president ordered it and who wanted the land?

Your

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u.s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.

Which statement best explains the "culture of life? " (plato) a. it is the belief that all life is sacred and the implementation of policy in line with that vision. b. it is the idea that human embryos should be used to find cures to medical conditions. c. it is the belief that god created the world and that no one should meddle in affairs of life and death. d. it is the belief that human beings have the right to determine when and how they should die.

Crops grew well in mesopotamia because a. the land was in mountainous areas. b. farmland was fertile and water was nearby. c. the area was near the ocean water supply. d. the area received adequate rainfall. select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d