The Road 2 Revolution
This act forced colonists to host British regulars in their homes.
the Quartering Act
Where were the first shots of the Revolutionary War at?
Lexington & Concord
The word constitution means....
a plan of government
President Washington warned Americans about what during his farewell address?
The formation of political parties
What is Manifest Destiny?
America believed it was their god given right and destiny to move west and gain more land
This man was a radical abolitionist who tried to lead a revolt at Harpers Ferry
John Brown
South Carolina
What is reconstruction
Government's plan to restore the southern states to the Union and "fix the south" after the Civil War
This was the name of the vigilante group responsible for the Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The first form of written government in America was called...
The Articles of Confederation
When Washington became President, he showed the power of the federal government by doing what?
Sending troops to PA to stop the Whiskey Rebellion
What does the word annexed mean?
Added
The idea that the people in a state or territory should get to vote on an issue such as slavery is called..
popular sovereignty
The President of the Confederacy was...
Jefferson Davis
Lincoln had many plans for reconstruction but he sadly lost his life, who took over for Lincoln as President?
Andrew Johnson
Who was the ruler of England during the time of the American revolution?
King George III
2 part question:
What does the word unalienable mean?
What are the unalienable rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence?
Unalienable means - cannot be taken away
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness
The introduction to the Constitution is called the....
Preamble
Thomas Jefferson with the Louisiana Purchase
What battle was significant because it inspired the Texans to continue fighting for independence from Mexico? (even though the Texans lost)
The Alamo
Turmoil and conflict in Kansas over slavery lead to fighting and wars which came to be called....
Bleeding Kansas
The Confederate General for most of the Civil War was...
Robert E. Lee
What are the reconstruction Amendments?
Extra 50 points for each one that you can explain
13th Amendment - slavery outlawed
14th Amendment - No one shall be denied life, liberty or property
15th Amendment - The Right of A US born citizen to vote shall not be denied regardless of their skin color
This gentleman warned the colonists that the "regulars are coming!"
Paul Revere
This battle is considered to be the major turning point in the war for the Americans
Saratoga
Define federalism
the separation of powers between the branches of government
This President set up America's first foreign policy
James Monroe - The Monroe Doctrine
What is a Californio?
California native with Spanish heritage
What was the Compromise of 1850?
1) California admitted as free state
2) slave trade abolished in D.C.
3) new fugitive slave law
The Attack on For Sumter (SC)
What was a major failure of reconstruction?
Racial tensions increase
White supremacy groups form
Southerners distrusted the government
following the Boston Tea Party, Parliament placed more taxes on and laws on the colonists which the colonists named.....
The Intolerable Acts
Name two of the terms (agreements) in the Treaty of Paris.
1.) America is now a Free & Independent Nation
2.) America gained all land East of the Mississippi except Florida. (Britain surrenders lands)
3.) America must help pay off British war debts
How many electoral votes do you need to win the Whitehouse?
270
Explain the Sedition Act and what was the controversy with it?
The Sedition Act made it illegal to speak poorly about the government (Adams administration), especially in the media. Which is a violation of the 1st Amendment
The Annexation of Texas
What was the name of the former slave who tried to sue for his freedom after his owner died? He was not granted the power to sue because the court ruled slaves were property not people.
Dred Scott
Where did Robert E. Lee and his Confederate soldiers officially surrender?
Appomattox Courthouse
What is the name of the Theatre where Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth?
Ford's Theatre