Lucy Abney

Towson University

U.S. History

U.S. History teacher | Verified Expert

With a passion for U.S. History, I graduated from Towson University. My expertise lies in unraveling the intricate narratives of our nation's past. I'm here to guide you through pivotal moments, influential figures, and the rich tapestry of American history. Let's embark on a journey to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the past.

Questions

In the 1970s, Native Americans won legal battles to what?
In 1964, what issue did the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) focus on?
Which book led movement to protect the environment?
When did Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt encourage the passage of the Lend-Lease Act?
Who was the first northern Democrat elected to the presidency since 1968?
When did Dr. Kevorkian receive the nickname "Dr. Death"?
What was the Panic of 1837? Who was president?
Why did the United States support South Vietnam?
What were the three Rs of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's program to end the depression?
Who did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution give the power to take whatever action seemed necessary to stop aggression?
In order to make their schedules more standard, what did the railroads do?
Who was nominated for the presidency by the Republican party in 1988?
Why do you think Julius and Ethel Rosenberg received the death sentence?
Why were Japanese Americans sent to internment camps?
In what year was the Louisiana Purchase made?
How did the U.S. get involved in the Korean War?
Why did Cassius Clay change his name to to Muhammad Ali?
Why was support for the temperance movement in the 1800s strong among women and employers?
What was the appeal of movies and radio during the Depression?