USA HISTORY

LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861

REFORM MOVEMENTS OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which best describes the contribution to American culture made by James Audubon?
A
He was inspired by the beauty of the Catskill Mountains
B
His novel ranks as one of the greatest books ever written
C
His drawings mark the most important work on birds ever published
D
He is blamed for the destruction of several species of American birds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -President James K. Polk had accused Mexican troops of having attacked Americans on U.S. soil, north of the Rio Grande. But Mexico claimed this land as its own territory and accused the American military of having invaded.

Detailed explanation-2: -The increase in the number of factories and migration to the cities led to pollution, deplorable working and living conditions, and child labor.

Detailed explanation-3: -What text evidence show how John James’s ideas differed from that of scientists? He did not believe that small birds gathered underwater during the winter.

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