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When Confederate Jefferson Davis realized that slaves could be useful in protecting Richmond, he asked Virginia to draft 4,500 slaves to complete the entrenchments protecting Richmond. The number of 4,500 made this forced work project one of the largest ones of the war.

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What city did Thomas Jefferson originally decide to buy?

New Orleans


Why did the republicans decide not to select burr?

In 1800, when Burr and Jefferson tied in electoral vote, Burr refused to concede and tried to sneak into the Presidency. This trick did not sit well with Jefferson and his supporters. Burr and Jefferson also disagreed on several matters.


Why did Jefferson decide to stop paying tribute to the Barbary pirates and instead choose to attack them?

Thomas Jefferson decided to stop paying tribute to the Barbary pirates because he believed it was a form of extortion and only encouraged further attacks. He chose to attack them instead to show strength and deter future piracy.


What did colonial leaders decide at the second continual congress?

The 2nd Congress established the Continental army and chose George Washington as its commander in chief. A committee that included Thomas Jefferson,John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington drafted the Declaration of Independence.


What did jefferson Davis decide to do when Lincoln would not abandon fort Sumter but would send in food for hungry men?

Jefferson Davis had appointed him the first general officer in the armed forces of the new Confederacy,[16] specifically to take command of the siege. Beauregard made repeated demands that the Union force either surrender or withdraw and took steps to ensure that no supplies from the city were available to the defenders, whose food was running low. He also increased drills amongst the South Carolina militia, training them to operate the guns they manned

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Why did the House of Represenatives decide the election of 1800?

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What city did Thomas Jefferson originally decide to buy?

New Orleans


Why did the republicans decide not to select burr?

In 1800, when Burr and Jefferson tied in electoral vote, Burr refused to concede and tried to sneak into the Presidency. This trick did not sit well with Jefferson and his supporters. Burr and Jefferson also disagreed on several matters.


Did Thomas Jefferson Write pamphlet Common Sense which helped colonists decide for independence from Britain?

No. It was Thomas Paine.


Why did Jefferson decide to repeal the judiciary act of 1801 once in the offfice?

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Why did Jefferson decide not to run a third term as president?

because it was a tradition only to not serve more than 2 years as president


What is the purpose for the finale two amendments in the bill of rights?

the reason for the 12 admendent was because they couldn't decide on a vote between Jefferson and burr


Why did Grant decide to continue attacking Lee after the Battle of the Wilderness?

To keep the strategic initiative, forcing Lee to follow him, making the Confederate generalmore and more pinned down tothe covering of Richmond.


What does a prenuptial agreement lawyer do?

A prenuptial agreement lawyer assists couples in the drafting of prenuptial agreements before they decide to get married. These are formal contracts entered into by the couple, and can include agreements on the division of property and spousal support in the event of the marriage ending.


What broke the tie in the election of 1800?

According to the Constitution, the House of Representatives had to choose between Burr and Jefferson. The federalists, however, still controlled the House of representatives. It was true that the Democratic-Republicans wanted Jefferson as their president. Even so, the Federalists would decide the winner. Members of the House of Representatives voted 36 time before finally electing Jefferson as President. Burr became vice-president.


Why did Jefferson decide to stop paying tribute to the Barbary pirates and instead choose to attack them?

Thomas Jefferson decided to stop paying tribute to the Barbary pirates because he believed it was a form of extortion and only encouraged further attacks. He chose to attack them instead to show strength and deter future piracy.


How do you object to a summary judgment?

This depends on jurisdiction. In California, you file an Opposition to a Motion for Summary Judgment - which is a pleading. There are numerous procedural requirements for such a pleading, and great care needs to be taken in drafting this document, given that a Summary Judgment Motion has the potential to decide all of the claims at issue in the litigation.