Articles of Confederation and Constitution
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail
Weak National Government/No state unity
True or False: Only 2 of the 3 branches of government affect our laws?
False
What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine? Tell ________ to stay out of _____________?
Europe/ Western Hemisphere or Americas
Why did people dislike Andrew Jackson
He acted like a king
What was the result of the election of 1860
South secedes (leaves) start of Civil War
Dividing power into 3 branches of government is known as?
Separation of Powers
Our individual rights and liberties
What two waterways did the Erie Canal connect?
Atlantic and Great Lakes
Who did Texas fight for their independence?
Mexico
The Seneca Falls Convention, Declaration of Sentiments, and Sojourner Truth are linked with the?
Women's Rights Movement
The term for each branch limiting the power of other branches is called?
Checks and Balances
What was George Washington's advice about foreign alliances?
Stay neutral
Made trading faster and cheaper
A dispute over the border led to which war?
Mexican American War
The Liberator, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Frederick Douglass are linked with the?
Abolition Movement
What region did the 3/5 compromise impact the most?
The South
What is the cause of the War of 1812?
British Impressment
What caused cotton production to increase in the U.S.?
Cotton Gin
What is a tyrant?
A King who abuses their power
The Election of 1860 and sectionalism are causes of the?
Civil War
What principle of the constitution deals with powers being shared between state and federal governments?
Federalism
Who supports a strong central government?
Federalist
How did the Cotton Gin affect Slavery
It increased slavery in the South
What turning point is associated with the Louisiana Purchase?
Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny
How are Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass' speeches similar?
Both fight for Equal Rights