Population
Early America
Geography
After the Civil War
Amendments & Rights
Foundational Laws & Treaties
Immigrants
Hamilton or Jefferson
Goverment
100
If the population in URBAN areas increases every 10 years from 1830 - 1860, what would explain this trend?
There were more INDUSTRIAL working opportunities in cities.
100
Why did France set up colonies in North American in the 1600s?
To establish trading posts
100
Where was the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg address?
Virginia
100
After the Reconstruction Era, what do the following describe?
*Must own property
*Must pay poll taxes
*Must pass literacy tests
U.S. Citizen's right to vote
100
How did the FIRST amendment protect religion freedom in early U.S. history?
It prevented the government from MAKING LAWS against religion.
100
How did the HOUSE OF BURGESSES contribute to the U.S. government?
*Established a REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
*Established a method of CHECKS and BALANCES
100
What issue led to the creation of the "Know-Nothing" Party?
Involvement of immigrants in the political system
100
Who did not think a NATIONAL BANK should be set up?
Thomas Jefferson
100
Which does the following describe?
Separation of Powers
200
Between 1810 - 1850, there was an increase in population in areas such as the states of New York and Pennsylvania. The population was growing more in the north than in south like South Carolina and Mississippi. Why?
Northern states had better opportunities that attracted migrants.
200
In the EARLY 1800s, how did the U.S. government encourage the FREE-ENTERPRISE system?
By protecting the rights of businesses.
200
How did the geography of New England affect its economic activities? How did its location help it make money?
Excellent harbors provided opportunities for SHIPBUILDING and WHALING.
200
What was the Freedmen's Bureau? What was on accomplishment?
Helped free slaves - provided education opportunities
200
What did the FIFTEENTH Amendment say?
Gave African American men the right to vote.
(Look for words "15th Amendment)
200
What effect did the TREATY OF HIDALGO have on the United States?
Increased debate over slavery.
200
From 1830 - 1850, there was a huge jump in the number of immigrants, why?
Immigrants provided a large labor force for manufacturing (they came to work in the factories).
200
Who thought a NATIONAL BANK would help maintain public credit?
Alexander Hamilton
200
Which one does this describe?
"People are governed by state and national laws."
Federalism
300
How did the crop of cotton as a cash crop affect life in the south?
It contributed to the growth of slavery
300
Discuss the contributions of the steamboat
*Faster and easier to move goods
*Able to expand more westward
*Prices of things became cheaper since could move faster
*Cites and towns grew
*Agriculture grew
300
How did the the Dred Scott v. Sandford case affect African Americans?
It said they weren't considered citizens, and both free and enslaved African Americans were unable to use the legal system.
300
What are the three parts of NATURAL RIGHTS?
"Life, Liberty, and ?"
Property
300
How did the Three-Fifths Compromise support slavery?
Said enslaved people were not equal to free people
300
Who thought holding public funds and paying government debts requires a national bank?
Alexander Hamilton
300
Which one does this describe?
"Cruel punishments and excessive fines are prohibited."
Limited government
400
What does the 8th Amendment say about PUNISHMENT?
*Cannot be mistreated or tortured
*Punishments must be equivalent to the crime
*Fines have to just
(In other words, cannot be abused in jail and the punishment has to fit the crime).
400
Why did people oppose the Fugitive Slave Act?
Because it was used to provide federal support for the slavery
400
Who thought a national bank would help manufacturing (factories) more than agriculture (farming)?
Thomas Jefferson
400
What does the following describe?
*Allowed free speech
*Prevent excessive fines and cruel punishments
*Ended government taxation without people's consent
Protection of INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIESL
500
What does the 8th Amendment say about BAIL?
*It has to be relevant to the severity of the crime.
*It has to be relevant to the history of the past accused.
(Bail has to be what people have paid in the past)