Colonial and Revolutionary America
What major industry did the New England Colonies rely on to make their money?
They made money from shipping, fishing, and shipbuilding.
What country came to the aid of the American colonists during the Revolutionary War?
France.
How is the number of Senators per state determined?
2 per state
What famous court case gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What was the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act?
It required citizens and law enforcement in all states to aid in the capture and return of runaway enslaved people.
What two major European powers fought against each other in the French and Indian War?
Great Britain AND The Colonies vs. France AND the Indians
Who is considered the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What offer did Alexander Hamilton make that led to the U.S. capital being located in Washington, D.C.?
He offered to move the capital to the South in exchange for Southern states supporting his financial plan to assume state debts.
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To explore the new territory gained in the Louisiana Purchase and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. Make maps and discover new animals, plants, terrain, etc.
What event was the “final straw” that caused South Carolina to secede from the Union?
The election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860.
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
It forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail as a form of government?
It created a weak central government that couldn't tax, enforce laws, or raise a national army.
How is Congress organized?
2 houses: The Senate and The House of Representatives
What does the term "Manifest Destiny" mean?
The belief that the United States was destined by God to expand its territory across the North American continent.
How did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 deal with new states added to the Union with regard to slavery?
It established a line across the country, stating that any new state above the line would be free, and any new state below the line could be a slave state
Why wasn’t the Sugar Act of 1764 a major cause for colonial outrage?
It mostly affected merchantsand LAWYERS (super powerful people!) and not the average colonist.
Why did George Washington have to send troops to quash a farmer rebellion?
Farmers were losing their farms because the Government couldnt pay them for their service during the American Revolution.The had no money to pay the mortgage on their farms so they formed a militia and Washington sent troops to crush the rebellion. This shows why the Articles of Confederation was a failure.
Why did Southern states want to count their enslaved population?
To increase their number of representatives in the House of Representatives and gain more political power.
What were the four terms that Tejanos had to agree to in order to get free land in Texas from Mexico?
They had to agree to become Mexican citizens, become Catholic, learn Spanish, no slaves, and obey all Mexican laws.
What was the purpose or intent of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It was a strategic military move by Lincoln to weaken the Confederacy by freeing enslaved people in rebellious states and allowing them to join the Union army.
AND it warned the South--> "when we win... all of the slaves are freed!"
What unalienable rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
Because the Anti-Federalists would not sign/approve of the Constitution without it
How many senators are there in the US?
AND
How many members of the House of Representatives are there in the US?
100 Senators
435 Representatives
What did President Polk do to provoke Mexico into war with the U.S. in 1846?
He sent U.S. troops into a disputed border territory, which was considered Mexican land by Mexico. Poked the bear--> made Mexican troops feel threatened and so they would fire on the US and then everyone in US would want to go to war...
Why is the Civil War called “civil”?
The word "civil" means "of or relating to citizens," and this was a war fought between citizens of the same country.