The American Revolution
Why did England pass the Navigation Acts?
To ensure the colonies remained economically loyal to England.
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?
It doubled the size of the U.S.
Which event was most responible for creating a diverse population in California?
The Gold Rush
What was Grant's impact on the Civil War?
He was general of the Union army
Who wanted to punish the Confederate states during Reconstruction?
radical republicans
What philosopher is associated with enlightenment ideas used in colonies?
John Locke
When did the first political parties in the U.S. emerge?
In the late 1790's at the close of George Washington's time in office.
Under the Mexican rule, what was the main appeal Texas held for American settlers?
Cheap land
What was the impact of new technology in the Civil War?
The war became increasingly deadly.
Who impeached President Johnson?
The house of representatives.
What act limited colonists' westward movement past the Appalachian Mountians?
The proclamation of 1763.
Who was the first American indian guide for Lewis and Clark's expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
Sacajawea.
For which action is Nat Turner well known?
Leading a revolt of enslaved men and women.
What is the formal withdrawal of a state from the Union known as?
Secession.
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment.
What was the name of the radical group founded by Samuel Adams in response to higher British taxes?
Sons of Liberty
What was the fundamental difference between the Federalists and the Democratic- Republicans?
Conflicting viewpoints of the powers of the central government.
Why were many northerners opposed to granting statehood to Texas?
U.S. didn't want to disturb the balance between slave and free states in Congress.
What was the topic of the Lincoln- Douglas debate?
Slavery in the territories
What was used to keep African Americans from voting?
Literacy tests, Poll taxes, Intimidation by the KKK.
What was Great Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party that included the closing of Boston Harbor?
The Intolerable Acts.
President Washington's Farewell Address influenced future U.S. foreign policy by advising the nation to do what?
Practice neutrality toward international conflicts.
What did the Monroe Doctrine outlaw?
That Europeans stay out of the affairs of the western hemisphere. Warns to forego further spread of territory and monarchy.
In which area did the South have an advantage over th North in the Civil War?
Military Leadership.
What is the purpose of checks and balences?
To prevent any one branch from being to powerful.