Anoted shortcoming for the united stated during the war of 1812 was the lack of an adequate transportation system. how did the government address this problem? a. by connecting the great lakes through a lock and dam system b. by building the southern pacific railroad system through construction of federally financed roadways c. by building federally financed steamships d. by dredging more rivers to make them navigable

The california gold rush: actually had only a small impact on california’s population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year. attracted almost equal numbers of men and women. resulted in laws that discriminated against “foreign miners.” made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital. hurt the development of san francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.

How does the battle of midway illustrate the importance of intelligence gathering and espionage in modern warfare?

What aspect of architecture from the victorian design movement is it most recognizable characteristic