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Analyze the conclusion that Amerigo Vespucci reached after his three or four voyages across the Atlantic following those of Columbus. |
They had reached a new continent, rather than Asia, which was given the name America after Vespucci |
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The first effort by the English to establish a permanent settlement in North America was a short-lived, failed effort in which the people disappeared. Where was this colony? |
at Roanoke |
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What city (founded in 1565) is the oldest European settlement in the United States? |
St. Augustine |
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Analyze the importance of Vasco Balboa |
He became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean |
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The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 resulted in |
the restriction of land and sea routes across the eastern Mediterranean |
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Analyze the impact of the Spanish conquistador Cortes |
He conquered the Aztec Empire |
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The term Colombian Exchange describes |
the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds |
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Written: Europeans wanted to control the Americas for the 3 Gs. What were the 3 Gs called and explain what each one means. |
God- Spread Christianity Glory- Gain political power Gold- Get rich (economy) |
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The story of Olaudah Equinao represents |
the suffering that slaves faced while on the Middle Passage |
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Analyze the importance of Lord Baltimore's colony of Maryland. |
It became a haven for Catholics. |
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Part of the triangular trade routes involved trading rum to Africa in exchange for |
slaves |
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What was the name of the economic system that dominated the economy of Britain's colonies, including its American colonies, until the early 1700s? |
Mercantilism |
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Whose preaching and belief that he or she received direct revelations from God went beyond what the Puritans would tolerate and resulted in banishment from Massachusetts Bay Colony? |
Anne Hutchinson |
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Assess how was Pennsylvania founded. |
King Charles II granted land to William Penn |
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John Winthrop was the leader of which colony? |
Massachusetts Bay Colony |
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Who is called Father of New France?
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Samuel de Champlain |
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Analyze the importance of colony of Georgia. |
It was founded in order to provide haven for debtors. |
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Assess the purpose of Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union.
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To create a unified government to oversee the colonies. |
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Assess why William Bradford is an important figure in early colonial history. |
He was a prominent governor of the Pilgrims. |
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Which best describes the First Great Awakening of the mid 18th century? |
A revival of the Protestant religion |
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Because Virginia had an ideal climate and conditions, which item proved to be profoundly important to the history of Virginia |
Tobacco |
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What was the name of the agreement the Pilgrims signed? |
Mayflower Compact |
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What new trade developed that led to the French colonizing parts of North America? |
Beaver fur |
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Analyze the importance of John Smith at Jamestown. |
He helped to save the colonists from starvation |
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The development of Pennsylvania was strongly influenced by the |
Quakers |
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Virginia's House Burgesses was extremely important because it |
was the first legislature in the British colonies |
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What was the name of the horrifying voyage from Africa to the Americas endured by slaves taken from West Africa? |
The Middle Passage |
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Before the English seized control, the colony of New York previously belonged to |
the Dutch |
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Written: What is the difference between Puritans and Separatists? (1 each) |
1. Puritans wanted to change the church 2. Separatists wanted a new church |
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Assess what happened during the Boston Massacre. |
a mob of colonists threw objects at British soldiers. The British soldiers open fire, killing 5 colonists
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Analyze the importance of the Proclamation of 1763. |
Settlers to withdraw from lands west of the Appalachian Mountains
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Analyze the importance of the term impressment. |
Sailors were enlisted into the British navy against their will |
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Analyze why the Battle of Saratoga in September 1777 was considered a turning point for the patriot cause. |
It would lead to assistance from France and Spain |
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Assess the role of slaves during the War for Independence. |
They fought for both the English and the Patriots |
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Assess why the winter of 1777-1778 was so important in helping determine the outcome of the Revolutionary War. |
General Washington's army was able to survive and receive valuable training at Valley Forge |
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Analyze the purpose of William Dawes and Paul Revere's ride on April 18, 1775 |
To alert the colonial militia about the British troops moving |
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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? |
Thomas Jefferson |
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Americans who were loyal to the British were known as |
Loyalists |
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In his pamphlet, Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued |
that the colonists must separate from England |
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The first battle of the Revolutionary War occurred at |
Lexington |
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Analyze Washington's method of fighting the British. |
He wore down British forces with non-traditional tactics |
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Where was the battle in which Washington forced Cornwallis to surrender? It meant we would win our independence |
Yorktown |
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Analyze the Quartering Act. |
The colonist had to provide food and shelter for the British soliders |
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Analyze how the Daughters of Liberty contributed to the Patriot cause. |
Weaving homespun cloth to assist in colonial boycotts |
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Analyze what decision George Washington made when France and Britain went war. |
He remained neutral |
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Separation of powers is a vital principle of our government. What are separation of powers? |
The legislature, executive, and judicial branches each have their own powers |
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Asses which of the following best describes Shay's Rebellion? |
A protest by debt-ridden farmers who were losing their land to foreclosures |
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Assess why the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 arose in western Pennsylvania. |
The governemt put a tax on whiskey |
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Analyze the important message of Washington's Farewell Address in 1796 |
He warned against the dangers of permanent foreign alliances |
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Approval of the Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention guaranteed |
representation based on population in the House and equal representation in the Senate |
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Assess the importance of the Land Ordinance of 1785. |
It set up a way to survey land in the Northwest Territory |
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Along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, what did James Madison write to encourage the passage of the Constitution? |
The Federalist Papers |
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The President of the United States has his cabinet. Analyze the importance of the cabinet. |
it is the President's advisers |
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Where was the constitutional convention held? |
Philadelphia |
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Probably the most important cabinet position is the Secretary of State. Thomas Jefferson was our first Secretary of State. Assess the importance of the Secretary of State. |
They are in charge of foreign relations |
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The Constitution calls for a Vice-President. This man served under George Washington. Who was the first Vice-President of the United States. |
John Adams |
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The man nicknamed "the father of the Constitution" was |
James Madison |
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What was the response to the Alien and Sedition Acts? |
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions |
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The first two political parties were |
The Federalists and the Democratic Republicans |
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Which group was in favor of the Constitution? |
Federalists |
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How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it could become law? |
9/13 |
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In the Constitution, what fraction was used to count slaves for population? |
3/5 |
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The importance of the system of checks and balances is that |
each branch monitors and watches the branches |
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As a new nation we needed trade. John Jay was sent by President Washing to make a treaty (Jay's Treaty) with what nation? |
Britain |
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What is the importance of the Bill of Rights? |
It is the first ten amendments which protect citizens |
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What was the name where women were to advise their husbands and raise their sons to be active citizens? |
Republican Motherhood |
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Written: The Federalists and Anti-Federalists fought over the United States Constitution. What were the beliefs of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists? (2 each) |
Fed 1. Support Constitution Fed 2. Federalist Papers Anti 1. Against Constitution Anti 2. Wanted Bill of Rights |
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Written: Today we have three branches of government. What are the three branches of government and what purpose does each of them serve? |
1. Executive- President, executes laws 2. Legislative- Congress, makes laws 3. Judicial- Supreme Court, interprets laws |
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The city that Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy for more secure commerce was |
New Orleans |
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President Andrew Jackson gave government jobs to people who |
Were loyal to him |
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In the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819, what did the United States buy from Spain? |
Florida |
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Which reformer fought for the rights of the mentally ill? |
Dorthea Dix |
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Who did most of the hard work of planting and picking the cotton that was grown in the South? |
African slaves |
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Assess why Aaron Burr is a notable figure in U.S. history. |
For the killing of Alexander Hamilton in a duel |
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Francis Lowell developed a textile mill industrial city in Massachusetts that initially featured the hiring of |
young women |
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The Indian Removal Act sent the Indians to present day |
Oklahoma |
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Who became the nation's strongest defender of states rights against federal authority? |
John C. Calhoun |
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How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Purchase? |
15 million |
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Eli Whitney was instrumental in the invention of the |
Cotton gin |
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Assess the meaning of the term impressment. |
The British kidnapping U.S. sailors to serve in their navy |
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The term "kitchen cabinet" |
was the nickname of Jackson's informal advisors |
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What famous religious book did Joseph Smith publish in 1830? |
Book of Mormon |
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Robert Fulton was an important inventor during the 1800s. What did he invent? |
The first commercially successful steamboat |
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Analyze the importance of the American System |
It was the program of government subsidies to improve roads and canals |
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This man wrote the Star Spangled Banner (our national anthem) |
Francis Scott Key |
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This treaty ended the War of 1812 |
Treaty of Ghent |
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In the Missouri Compromise of 1820, what geographical line was used involving slavery? |
36 30 line |
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What was one important effect of the invention of the cotton gin in 1793? |
The demand for slave labor increased |
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What became the United States most valuable export in the 1800s? |
Cotton |
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The British captured and burned this American city during the War of 1812. |
Washington D.C. |
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The idea of nullification states |
A state has the legal right to declare national law null and void |
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Who wrote the great American story Rip Van Winkle? |
Washington Irving |
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Which Native American became the essential guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition? |
Sacagewea |
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After Joseph Smith died, who became the new leader of the Mormons? He would lead them to the Great Salt Lake |
Brigham Young |
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The Industrial Revolution began in |
Great Britain |
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Written: The Monroe Doctrine has influenced the United States for almost two hundred years. Describe the 4 parts of the Monroe Doctrine. |
1. U.S. would stay out of Europe 2. Britain couldn't establish new colonies 3. Britain could keep old colonies 4. if #2 happened, U.S. would protect those colonies |
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Written: What were the 3 goals of Lewis and Clark? |
1. Find river route to Pacific 2. Establish Native relations 3. Collect info on natural resources |
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Written: The War of 1812 was a major event in United States history. Assess the four causes for the War of 1812. |
1. Impressment 2. British wouldn't leave forts 3. Interfered w/ trade 4. Incited Native Attacks |
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How did the United States and Britain settle their dispute over the Oregon Territory? |
The United States and Britain agreed to divide the land |
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Abolitionists played a critical role in American history. What is an abolitionist? |
They believed all slaves should be freed |
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Why was Jefferson Davis an important figure in American history? |
He became the President of the Confederate States |
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During the Mexican-American War, this state overthrew their Mexican rulers. They became known as the Bear Flag Republic. Which state was this? |
California |
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Analyze the importance of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. |
They were the organizers of first women's rights convention |
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The Kansas-Nebraska Act was an important law that led to much anger in the North and South. Analyze the importance of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. |
It said that people vote on the issue of slavery |
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Many of the southern states decided to secede from the United States. This led directly to the Civil War. What was the first state to secede? |
South Carolina |
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The end of the Mexican-American War led to the United States gaining much land. What was the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War and gave the U.S. California was New Mexico? |
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
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John Brown was an important figure during the 1850s. Analyze why John Brown is important. |
He tried to capture weapons from the arsenal at Harpers Ferry |
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Analyze the historical significance of Fort Sumter, South Carolina. |
Confederate forces fired the first shots of the Civil War there. |
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Analyze the importance of Manifest Destiny? |
It was the belief that expansion of white Americans across the continent was inevitable and ordained by God |
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The Republican Party has been around for over 150 years. Why was the Republican Party created? |
To stop the extension of slavery into the new territories |
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Assess what happened at the Alamo in 1836? |
Mexico attacked the fort and killed all the Texan men inside |
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Assess the importance of James Marshall? |
He discovered gold at John Sutter's mill |
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What contribution did Stephen Austin make to Texas? |
He settled in Texas with permission from Mexico |
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The Mexican War was important to the United States due to all of the land we won from Mexico. Who was the President that led us through the Mexican War? |
James Polk |
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What was the name of the political party that was known to be anti-immigrant? |
Know-Nothing |
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Who was the famous American poet that wrote Civil Disobedience to protest the war with Mexico? |
Henry David Thoreau |
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Millions of Americans are descended from Irish immigrants. What event led the Irish to leave their country in the 1840s? |
There was a potato famine |
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Harriet Beecher Stower became one of the most influential writers American History.Assess the importance of Harriet Beecher Stowe. |
She wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin |
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James Buchanan was an important figure in the years leading up to the Civil War. Which of these is true about James Buchanan? |
He was from Pennsylvania and did nothing about slavery or the coming of war |
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The United States has had to deal with Santa Anna several times in our history. Who was Santa Anna? |
He was the dictator of Mexico |
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What was the term used to describe the violence between pro-slavery and anti-slavery people in one of the territories of the United States? |
Bleeding Kansas |
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The Underground Railroad was very important in the years leading up to the Civil War. Analyze the importance of the Underground Railroad. |
It helped slaves escape from slavery |
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Infer the importance of writer John O'Sullivan? |
He came up with the term manifest destiny |
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What was the name of the newspaper dedicated to the anti-slavery cause? It was written by William Lloyd Garrison. |
The Liberator |
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What was the name of the convention in which women demanded equality in legal rights? |
Seneca Falls Convention |
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When Texas won their independence they needed a president. Who became the first and only President of Texas? |
Sam Houston |
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Assess the importance of the Gadsden Purchase? |
The United States bought the southern part of New Mexico and Arizona from Mexico |
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The Fugitive Slave Act was very controversial. Assess the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act. |
All citizen must assist in the return of an escaped slave |
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Written: Analyze the reasons for the United States victory in the Mexican War? (5) |
1. More/better artillery 2. Better Navy 3. Better leaders 4. Bigger army 5. More money |
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Written: The Compromise of 1850 was an attempt to keep the North and South from destroying each other. Assess the 5 parts of the Compromise of 1850. |
1. California: free state
2.New Mexico/Utah: people decide on slavery 3. No slave trade in Washington, D.C. 4. Slavery still legal in Washington, D.C. 5. Fugitive slave act |
