Major Ridge was viewed as a villain and as a hero by different people. What evidence from the reading and picture do you have that supports this statement.

Name another figure in history who is or was both admired and hated. Where can you go to

learn about their history? Next, name an individual who is controversial today. Where might

students 100 years from now go to study this person? Write a mission statement for this future

historical museum. In a short paragraph, describe the history (your current events) that it will

teach.

Explanation:

by 1890, the united states had by far the world's most productive economy. american industry produced twice as much as its closest competitor--britain. but the united states was not a great military or diplomatic power. its army numbered less than 30,000 troops, and its navy had only about 10,000 seamen. britain's army was five times the size of its american counterpart, and its navy was ten times bigger. the united states' military was small because the country was situated between two large oceans and was surrounded by weak or friendly nations. it faced no serious military threats and had little interest in asserting military power overseas.

i think they came to washington to protest