American History 2

A

100

Name one way the Constitution guards against tyranny:

--Checks and balances

--Federalism

--Separation of powers

200

How did the French and Indian War cause the American Revolution?

The British started taxing the colonies to pay for the war (without representation)

300

Name two causes of the American Revolution

--Taxation

--Enlightenment philosophy

--Lack of Representation

--British tyranny

400

Name one factor that made the American Revolution radical in nature:

--Declaration:  All men are created equal

--The north abolished slavery

--Violence was used

500

What was the name of Andrew Jackson's system of appointing his supporters to public office

The Spoils System

B

100

Which president purchased the Louisiana territory from France?

Jefferson

200

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner

Francis Scott Key

300

Which law was John Adams known for that punished those who criticized the government and targeted foreigners:

Alien and Sedition Acts

400

Which state threatened to secede from the United States due to a tariff during the Nullification crisis?

South Carolina

500

Name one factor that made the American revolution conservative in nature:

--Women couldn't vote after the revolution

--Slavery still existed in the nation

--The richest Americans stayed rich

C

100

Name one example of checks and balances in the Constitution:

--Presidential veto

--Senate approves judges

--SCOTUS---judicial review 

200

Name one cause of the War of 1812

--Impressment of American soldiers

British had Natives harass American settlers

300

What did the framers of the Constitution add to ensure states rights advocates (Anti-Federalists) would ratify?

A Bill of Rights

400

What was the main reason for American victory in the Revolution?

--French aid

--War of attrition

--Distance from Britain

500

Who gained voting rights during the presidency of Andrew Jackson?

All white, non-landowning, males

D

100

Approximately how many people died during the Trail of Tears?

2000

200

Who proposed the idea of a National Bank?

Alexander Hamilton

300

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

--It had not president, no ability to tax (Shay's rebellion)

400

Which Supreme Court case established the concept of Judicial Review (SCOTUS determines constitutionality of laws)

Marbury v. Madison

500

Where did the Democratic party get its name?

Jackson was called a Jackass (donkey)

E

100

Who guided Lewis and Clark through the Louisiana territory?

Sacagawea

200

Which event firmly established the authority of the federal government after President George Washington marched into Pennsylvania after farmers protested a new tax?

The Whiskey Rebellion

300

Name one thing Washington warned in his Farewell Address:

--Don't form political parties

--Don't form permanent alliances

--Stay unified

400

What did Andrew Jackson and his supporters call the election of 1824

"The Corrupt Bargain"

500

Name the 5 parts of the 1st amendment

speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government