


Scarlett Aguilar
D'Youville College
U.S. History
U.S. History teacher | Experienced educator in USA
I hold a degree in U.S. History from D'Youville College. With a passion for unraveling the intricacies of the past, I'm dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of American history. Through engaging lessons and personalized guidance, I aim to empower students to critically analyze historical events, themes, and figures. My commitment to academic excellence and my years of experience ensure a supportive learning environment where students thrive. Join me in exploring the rich tapestry of U.S. history, where every lesson is an opportunity to uncover the stories that shape our world.
Questions
- What tactic did Senators use to try block the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for more than two months?
- What was the D-Day operation?
- What was a "cow sub" in WWII?
- Why and how did the Americans force the Japanese to trade with the United States?
- Why did the U.S. create welfare programs?
- What person has been called the Father of the American Industrial Revolution?
- How did the cotton gin affect the price of clothing? Why?
- Why did President Nixon order the secret bombing of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Cambodia?
- Why did Theodore Roosevelt speak about a New Nationalism and decide to run for President against William Howard Taft?
- What is Agent Orange?
- Why is the United States reluctant to admit to its covert programs to fight terrorism?
- On October 16, 1859, John Brown led a raid at Harpers Ferry Virginia. What was John Brown's goal?
- Why was abolitionist John Brown executed?
- What event brought the "party" of the 1920s to an end?
- What did the FDR administration create to help regulate the stock market?
- Why was the American victory at Saratoga important?
- Which delegate was called the "Father of the Constitution"?
- Why did the United States help train soldiers in El Salvador in the 1980s?
- In the Battle of Gettysburg, how did Lee hope to protect Pickett's charge?
- What boundary separated free states from slave states?