Colonial Impact
What did Great Britain do to pay off its war debts?
Began taxing the colonists.
Why did George Washington serve only two terms?
He did not want to establish a constitutional monarchy by remaining in power.
What did Garrison's statement in "The Liberator" initiate?
A major movement against slavery
What led to Southern states' secession?
The Election of 1860.
What territories did the U.S. gain from the Spanish-American War?
Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Who published "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine.
How did the Alien and Sedition Acts impact civil rights?
Allowed the president to violate rights of non-citizens without due process.
What justified Manifest Destiny?
An American desire to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
What were Black Codes?
Laws denying equal rights to African Americans.
Why did the U.S. enter WWI?
To maintain freedom of the seas
Why did Founding Fathers fear a strong central government?
They feared it would resemble the monarchy in England.
What did Jefferson demonstrate by acquiring the Louisiana Territory?
The Constitution could be loosely interpreted.
How did the spoils system affect government jobs during Jackson's presidency?
Elected officials rewarded supporters with government jobs
What did the Pacific Railway Act achieve?
It led to the successful completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
What did Wilson's Fourteen Points aim to prevent?
International tensions leading to war
What group felt excluded from the Declaration of Independence?
women, enslaved people, Native Americans, or all the above
All the above
What principle was established by Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial Review.
Why did Horace Mann emphasize education?
It encouraged equality of opportunity within society.
What does "robber baron" criticize?
Tactics of big-business leaders
How did the U.S. isolate itself after WWI?
By refusing to join the League of Nations
What prevents government branches from gaining too much power?
Checks and Balances.
What is true about Henry Clay's "American System"?
It established a better national transportation system.
What did Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address suggest about Reconstruction?
He wanted Southern states to reenter the nation quickly.
How did muckrakers contribute to Progressivism?
By exposing widespread corruption in business and government.
Who was blamed for WWI in the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany