Vocab
War
Government
Progressive Era
G Money
100
What was ruled by the Supreme Court in the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison?
The power of judicial review was established.
100
From the picture above, what did the Anaconda Plan call for? 
A blockade of southern ports and the control of the Mississippi River.
100
- The Magna Carta
- The English Bill of Rights
- The Petition of Rights
Which later document was inspired by these documents listed above which provided a foundation for American government?
U.S Constitution
100
In the period from 1865 to 1900, how did the United States government aide the development of the West?
Granting land to railroad companie
100
Why did Anti-Federalists feel the Bill of Rights was necessary?
They felt something was needed to protect the rights of individuals
200
Poll taxes and grandfather clauses were devices used to do which of the following?
Undermine the rights expressed in the 15th amendment
200
What is the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It marked an unfavorable turning point in the war for the South.
200
- Free unlimited coinage of silver
- government regulation of railroads
- direct election of State Senators
(4.4) Which of these political parties first proposed these reforms in the platform listed above?
Populist Party of 1876
200
How do these two political cartoons differ in their perspective on Robber Barons during the Gilded Age?
Image 1 depicts ruthless business practices to gain wealth by the robber barons while image 2 depicts the philanthropic virtues, of the same robber barons, supported through Social Darwinism
200
“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, 1776
From this excerpt, how did the colonists feel about the British just before the American Revolution?
The British had failed in their duties in taking into consideration the views and feelings of the colonists.
300
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
Encourage settlement in the West
300
Describe TWO causes of the American Revolution
1. Taxation without representation
2. French and Indian War
3. End to salutary neglect
300
What is the main purpose of the Anti-Trust Legislation in the U.S.?
Increase competition by limiting monopolies.
300
Describe the GOAL of the progressive era:
To fix issues cause by the gilded age and industrialism
300
Thomas Jefferson supported the idea of separation of church and state which is reflected in the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and is also reflected in which of the following:
Mayflower Compact
400
According to the theory of laissez-faire, the economy functions best when the government does what?
Does not interfere in business.
400
What economic role did the French and Indian war play in the escalation of the American revolution?
The colonists were taxed to pay for the cost of the french and indian war leading to tension between the British government and the colonists
400
Reform and change was brought on by the U.S government after civilian investigation such as Upton Sinclair with his novel "The Jungle". Provide and example of legislative CHANGE brought on by Muckrackers
Pure Food and Drug Act
Child labor laws
Sanitation laws
400
Why did the United States follow a policy of unrestricted immigration for Europeans during most of the 1800’s?
Business and industry depended on the foreign capital brought by immigrants
400
What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To encourage the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Ratify = accept
500
Define salutatory neglect:
The period of time where the colonist made decisions on their own prior to the American revolution
500
Describe the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
1. Congress could not levy or collect from the states****
2. States had MORE power than the Federal govt
3. To make changes/ amendments all states had to agree
4. No executive/ judicial branch
500
What was the first form of government in the United States?
Articles of Confederation
REPLACED BY
U.S constitution later AFTER the failure of the Articles
500
Describe the goal of Manifest Destiny
For the United States to span from the Atlantic ocean to the pacific
500
The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. . . .
— George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796
(1.6) Looking at the farewell address of President George Washington, which of the following statements would most closely reflect what he was saying?
The US should forget all alliances beyond economic treaties so that the nation does not gain the adversaries of the nations they treaty with.