David Rodriguez AP American History 9/26/03 Presidential Outline Thomas Jefferson I. ... Louisiana Purchase (1803)- The Louisiana Territory was purchased for 15 million dollars from France. ... Created as a short-term measure to prevent confrontation between American merchant vessels and British and French warships and to put pressure on France and England. ... Reopened trade with all nations except Britain and France, and authorized the president to resume trade with Britain or France if either of them ceased to violate neutral rights. ... It also p...

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Statue of Liberty Architect: Frederic Bartholdi Location: Liberty Island, New York, New York Date: 1884-1886 Building Type: Monumental StatueObservational Tower Construction System: Iron Frame, Copper Cladding Climate: Temperate Island Urban-Waterfront Context: Neoclassical Realistic Sculpture Fact: An inspiring symbol of America, it was given as a gift from France in honor of the first centennial of the United States. ... The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during t...

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History raves about the heroics of men in war...but few instances are mentioned in which female courage was displayed. ... Deborah remembered her grandmother telling her many times in her French accent the inspiring story of the heroine of France, Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans who in a pair of breeches led the French army to victory over the British. ...

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