Zoe Anderson

Macalester College

U.S. History

U.S. History teacher | Tutor for 8 years

I hold a degree in U.S. History from Macalester College. My passion for unraveling the intricacies of America's past drives my dedication to teaching. With a commitment to fostering critical thinking and a deep understanding of historical context, I strive to empower students to engage with the complexities of our nation's history. My approachable demeanor and enthusiasm for the subject make learning an enjoyable and enriching experience. Let's explore the fascinating narratives of the past together.

Questions

Why did soldiers fire into the crowd at the Boston massacre?
What was the red scare? When
Who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin, a book about the evils of slavery?
Who is the justice who wrote the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison?
How did the slogan "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" sum up the goals of the Revolution?
Where were the Native Americans relocated to?
How did nullification relate to tariffs in the early 1800s?
What are considered the Civil War Amendments?
Why did the U.S. government remove Native Americans from the Southeast in the 1830s?
What natural landmark formed the new western boundary of the United States?
What did expansionists mean by the term Manifest Destiny?
What body of water blocked further expansion of Florida to the west?
What tribes were hunters/gathers and were nomadic? What tribes were agricultural?
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States and its government?
What actions of Great Britain and France pushed the United States into fighting the War of 1812?
How did the conflict over states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?
How did the American Revolution affect some American views of the enslavement of African Americans?
What were Grant's orders to Sheridan concerning the Shenandoah Valley?
What was the Republican platform in 1860?
What did protective tariffs mean to American industries?