Unit 1
Colonist were upset they were taxed without this, in British Parliament.
Representation
What did British navy do to American ships, that led to increase tensions and one of the primary causes of the War of 1812
Impressment: the forced recruitment of sailors into servitude
What was the first state to secede from the Union?
South Carolina
What was the name of the Political party and movement that ran on issue affecting everyday farmers and factory workers
The Populist party/movement
What battle of the American Revolution was known as "the shot heard 'round the world"
The battle of Lexington and Concord
According to the Declaration of Independence, if the government fails to protect people rights, what do people of the right to do?
Alter or abolish the government
The period after the War of 1812 was known as what?
The Era of Good feelings
The Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act were attempts to solve What issue that arose between the North and South while growing westward.
Expansion of slavery
According to W.E.B Dubois, what was the key for guiding and uplifting the African American Race.
Education
Who was taken prisoner during the war of 1812, and was inspired to write the "Star spangled Banner"
Francis Scott Key
13 rules establishing a weak central government for the loose alliance of the original 13 states
Articles of Confederation
The Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions and South Carolina's rejection of the Tariff of 1828 relate to what concept
Nullification
What was the name of local and state laws passed to maintain white Supremacy and keep people of different races segregated in the south during and after reconstruction?
Jim Crow Laws
What was the name of the Book by Upton Sinclair, that exposed the terrible condition of slaughter houses and meat packing plants, and led to beginning of government regulation and inspection of food and drug industries
The Jungle
Who Assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What did the Anti-Federalist Demand be added to the Constitution before ratification?
A Bill of Rights
What does the Monroe Doctrine say about where the U.S has power and will to get involved militarily?
The Western Hemisphere
What Government Program gave 160 acres of land in the west to American families free of cost with the stipulation they had to stay and settle the land for 5 years.
The Homestead Act
What was the Federal law was aimed at stopping Monopolies and Trusts from engaging in unfair practices?
Sherman Anti-Trust Act 1890
Who was critic of W.E.B Dubois and believed African American need a develop a strong economic base in order for obtain Political and Social Equality
Booker T. Washington
What 3 things did George Washington warn about in his Farewell Address. (full answer- No abbreviations)
Washington warned about the dangers of:
Political Parties
Sectionalism
& foreign Alliances
Mexican-American War
List and describe All 3 Civil War/ Reconstruction Amendments (all must be correct for points)
13th - Slavery Illegal
14th - gives citizenship
15th - Right to vote not denied on basis of race
What Landmark Case held that state law can enforce separate facilities for different races as long as they were equal?
Plessy V. Ferguson
What was the name of the Speech Delivered by William Jennings Bryan advocating for Bimetalism
"Cross of Gold" Speech