Civil War
What was the main goal of an abolitionist?
A. To end voting
B. To end slavery
C. To keep slavery alive
D. To end farming
Where were most of the 13 colonies located?
A. The mid west
B. Near Canada
C. In the south
D. On the cost line
Some people thought Andrew Jackson was viewed as a tyrant King, which would be a statement reflecting that view point?
A. Jackson was a fair president
B. Jackson was a nice man
C. Jackson was too powerful
D. Jackson did not have a lot of power
"Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion nor prohibiting the free exercise of religion"
Which freedom does this quote reflect?
A. Freedom of press
B. Freedom of speech
C. Freedom of religion
D. Freedom of assembly
What is propaganda?
A. Information used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
B. A slave owner in the South
C. A type of gun
D. To get rid of slavery
How did the cotton gin effect slavery?
A. Decreased slavery
B. Increase slavery
C. Abolish slavery
D. No effect on slavery
James town was a failed colony. What happened there?
"“The English colonists of Jamestown were so lean that they looked like skeletons, they were crying out “We are starved, and we are starved”!
A. There was not enough food
B. They had too much water
C. The King was too strict
D. They were bored
“It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world”.
What advice was George Washington giving in the above quote?
A. The U.S. should build and have a big army
B. The U.S. should avoid involvement with foreign nations
C. The U.S. should raise taxes
D. The U.S. should take over the world
Why was the Louisiana Purchase so important to the United States?
A. It doubled the size of the United States
B. It removed the French from Canada
C. It made the U.S. weaker
D. It caused problems with Mexico
“Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government...”
What does this quote mean?
A. The United States needs to create a strong government with a King
B. The people have no right to overthrow a failing government
C. Americans cannot afford to wage war with Britain
D. People have a right to rebel against and replace unfair government
What was the purpose of "Uncle Tom's Cabin?"
A. To expose the horrors of the meat packing industry
B. To expose the evils of slavery
C. To expose the presidents
D. To make slavery legal
“I challenge anyone to show an advantage that this continent can reap by being connected with Great Britain...it causes our trade to go to ruin.”
Which piece of literature does this quote support?
A. Uncle Tom's Cabin
B. Common Sense
C. George Washington's Farewell Address
D. A biography of Fredrick Douglas
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
A. To promote colonization
B. To stop Europe from interfering in the Americas
C. To end slavery
D. To start slavery
What issue did the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 try to deal with?
A. Taxes
B. Power
C. Slavery
D. Religious Freedom
Which group of people felt the Bill of Rights was completely necessary to add to the constitution?
A. Anti-federalists
B. Federalists
C. Democrats
D. Abolitionists
What was sectionalism?
A. The end of slavery
B. The cause of the American Revolution
C. A book on slavery
D. An exaggerated devotion to the interests of a region over those of a country as a whole.
The quote, “Give me liberty, or give me death,” was stated by Patrick Henry to show what?
A. Americans were unwilling to go to war with Great Britain
B. Radicals felt it was better to die fighting than not have freedom
C. A last effort at peace with the King was needed
D. Moderates wanted to declare independence immediately
Why was the trail of tears so controversial?
A. It went against the supreme court ruling
B. It was a short journey
C. The native's liked the walking
D. Jackson did not allow it
What was the industrial revolution?
A. Change from farming to manufacturing (no fighting)
B. Change from slavery to no slavery
C. Change of presidents
D. Change of land ownership
Where does the government get its power from?
A. The King
B. The President
C. The people
D. The abolitionists
What did Lincoln's house divided speech say?
A. The south should have a separate House of Representatives
B. Slavery unites the country
C. Stephen Douglas was an abolitionist
D. The nation would break apart if we stay divided
Which document is associated with these actions?
• Statement of the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Statement of grievances (wrongdoings) committed by Britain
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Common Sense
C. Albany Plan of Union
D. Constitution of the United States
What was Lincoln's main goal for fighting the Civil War?
A. End slavery
B. To keep the United States together
C. Encourage sectionalism
D. To take over Spain’s territory in the west
Vetos and judicial review are examples of
A. Checks and Balances
B. Laws and free speech
C. State powers
D. Election process
Why do we have the impeachment process in the constitution?
A. To elect the president
B. Reward presidents
C. To remove the president and politicians from office
D. To give the president unlimited power