Unit 2: Revolutionary War
The Proclamation of 1763 banned colonists from settling west of the __________________.
Appalachian Mountains
What was the name of the first system of government put in place right after the end of the Revolutionary War?
The Articles of Confederation
Name one of George Washington's precedents.
EX: two terms, creation of the cabinet, peaceful transition of power, Mr. President
Why were immigrants coming to American in the 19th century?
Job opportunities, escape oppression/war/famine, etc.
The belief held in the 1800s that Americans had the right and duty to spread across the continent all the way to the Pacific Ocean
Manifest Destiny
Thomas Paine wrote ______________, a pamphlet convincing colonists to become patriots and criticize the king.
Common Sense
Name a weakness of the Articles of Confederation
EX: No common currency, Congress can't tax, etc.
______________ wanted a national bank and a strong federal government. They were led by Alexander Hamilton.
Federalists
What is the name of the machine that significantly increased cotton production?
The cotton gin.
What is the "Shot Heard Round the World?"
Describe the Quartering Act.
Required colonist to house British soldiers and provide for them.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
Ten
Louisiana Purchase
The __________________ triggered various reform movements across the United States in the 19th century
Second Great Awakening
A dispute over the border of Texas triggered this war to begin
Mexican-American War
Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris
The Constitution created a bicameral legislature (two houses), which included the __________ and the _________________.
Senate & House of Representatives
What was a major geographical obstacle for Lewis & Clark on their expedition westward?
The Rocky Mountains
This policy prevented Europe from colonizing/messing with the Western Hemisphere.
The Monroe Doctrine
Name one cause of the War of 1812.
Ex: Impressment of sailors, British arming the natives, British blockades on USA
Why did Britain begin taxing the colonists?
To pay for the French & Indian War (debts)
Explain the 8th amendment.
Protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
John Adams appointed some federal judges the night before he gave up the presidency to Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was unhappy and stopped James Madison from delivering the commissions that would secure the jobs of the justices. This led to a Supreme Court case called_________________________.
Marbury v. Madison
An 1819 case in which the Supreme Court ruled that states had no right to interfere with federal institutions within their borders.
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent