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The confederation congress wanted to sell the nations western lands so that they could pay the nation's debts. They wanted to sell the land to the public.

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Which tribe signed away most of its lands in Illinois after being harassed by Anglo settlers in 1819?

The Kickapoo Indians signed away most of their land in Illinois in 1819.


Who were the people that did not want to break away from Britain during the revolutionary war?

The people who wanted to remain loyal to Great Britain in the days of the colonies were called Loyalists. They did not participate in armed comabat with the revolutionary armies.


Why did the Native Americans hate the Americans in the 1800s?

Americans took Native American lands away from them and forced them to move west to the worst lands. They took Native American children away from their parents and put them in schools taking away the Native American languages and culture. They gave them blankets infected with small pox which killed thousands.


What happend in march 1776?

In March 1776, the American Revolutionary War was escalating, and the Continental Congress was increasingly advocating for independence from British rule. Notably, the pamphlet "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine had gained significant popularity, urging colonists to break away from Britain. Additionally, the Siege of Boston was ongoing, with American forces preparing for a decisive confrontation. This period marked a critical shift towards the declaration of independence later that year.


Why were native Americans forced off their land?

Indians were forced off their ancestral lands because white settlers wanted it for themselves. Indians were moved to less desirable areas sometimes 1000s of miles away.

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Why did congress sell and give away western lands after the war?

to reward native americans


Why did the congress sell and give away western lands after the revolutianary war?

After the Revolutionary War, Congress sold and gave away western lands to help pay off war debts and stimulate economic growth. The sale of these lands provided a source of revenue for the fledgling government, while also promoting westward expansion and settlement. Additionally, distributing land to veterans and settlers helped to reward those who fought in the war and foster loyalty to the new nation. This policy aimed to alleviate population pressures in the eastern states and encourage development in the west.


Where does Legolas sail to at the end of the lord of the rings?

He goes to the home of the elves. It is called the western or undying lands in the book.


When was Far Away Lands created?

Far Away Lands was created on 1967-05-26.


How do you get away from grenades?

The way to get away from a grenade is to not be where it lands.


What was the first civilization to rule far away lands?

The Britsh


How did a lord benefit giving his lands away as fiefs?

Cause


Why the congress cannot take away right to a trial?

The congress can't take away the right to a trial because it is written as an Amendment in the Constitution. If they tried to take that right away that would be completely unconstitutional.


What happened to the loyalist property after the revolutionary war?

it got taken away


Why were the farmer's lands taken away?

they didnt plant enough food


Will congress do away with 2008 income taxes?

Uh, no.


Alexander was a brilliant soldier who conquered lands as far away as Egypt?

Alexander was a brilliant soldier who conquered lands as far away as Egypt. He wanted to conquer the vast kingdom of Persia to avenge the attack on Greece.