American Revolution
Who was the commander of the continental army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
He was the U.S. President who supported the annexation of Texas and the concept of Manifest Destiny during his administration...
James K. Polk
What years did the civil war occur during?
1861-1865
What was the role of the Federal government?
provide a central authority for governing the nation
How can the Constitution be amended?
An amendment can be proposed either by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress or by a national convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution, leading to French support for the colonies?
Battle of Saratoga
This phrase, often associated with Manifest Destiny, reflects the belief that Americans were destined to spread democracy and capitalism across the continent.
American Exceptionalism
What was the Battle of Sherman’s march?
Sherman's March was a scorched-earth campaign led by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War.
Should descendants of slaves be provided with reparations for the injustices of slavery?
slaves should receive reparations is a complex and highly debated issue
What are the three branches of government?
legislative, executive, judicial
What event is known as the first armed conflict between British Troops and colonial militia 1775?
Battles of Lexington and concord
This conflict, fought between 1846 and 1848, was largely driven by the belief in Manifest Destiny and resulted in significant territorial gains for the United States.
Mexican American War
What was the main cause of the civil war?
deeply entrenched and divisive issue of slavery
How would the defeated Confederate states be readmitted to the Union? What conditions, if any, would be placed on them?
repealing secession ordinances, ratifying the 13th Amendment (abolishing slavery), and adopting new state constitutions.
What was the role of the Supreme Court?
serves as the final arbiter of legal disputes, ensuring equal justice under the law and protecting the Constitution
What treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783?
Treaty of Paris
Who’s in the manifest destiny painting?
Columbia, the female personification of the United States
What was the impact of the battle of Gettysburg?
Union victory at Gettysburg stopped Confederate General Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the North, dashed the Confederacy's hopes for an independent nation, and boosted Union morale
What rights and freedoms should be extended to formerly enslaved people? Should they have the right to vote? What about economic opportunities and social equality?
the right to vote, the right to equal protection under the law, and the right to pursue economic opportunities and social equality.
What is the balance of power between the federal government and the states?
federalism
What document declared the American colonies independent from British rule in 1776?
declaration of independence
The westward expansion associated with Manifest Destiny led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes, often referred to by this term.
Trail of tears
What was the fall of confederacy?
due to a combination of factors, primarily the Union's superior resources and strategic advantages, leading to the surrender of major Confederate armies and the eventual collapse of their government
What are the lasting effects of Reconstruction policies and practices on American society?
schooling, literacy, occupational status, and property ownership
What rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Which rights are most important and why? How does the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution protect individual rights?
freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and petition, as well as the right to bear arms, due process of law, and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures