Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights
When was the Constitution published?
September 19, 1787
When did the American Revolution begin?
March 22, 1765
Who won the Civil War?
The Union (North)
What were the motivations behind westward expansion in the U.S?
Land opportunities, Gold, job opportunities, and valuable resources.
What years did reconstruction take place?
1863-1877
What is the main difference between the Articles of Confederation and The Constitution?
The articles of Confederation had a weak central government. The constitution created a strong federal government. The Constitution also had a system of checks and balances, separation of powers, individual rights.
What were the main causes that led to the American Revolution?
Stamp Act (Boston Tea party), Slavery issues, and territorial expansion
What was the main cause of the Civil War?
Slavery issues
Who made the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was president of the U.S at the beginning of Reconstruction?
Abraham Lincoln
What were some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The government was too weak, it lacked an executive branch, no power to tax.
What was the turning point battle?
What was the bloodiest battle?
The Battle of Antietam
What were the effects of westward expansion on Native American tribes?
They were forcibly moved away and were not allowed on their own land.
What was the main goal of Reconstruction?
Bringing the South back to the Union
How many amendments were in the Bill of Rights?
10 amendments
What were the effects of the American Revolution?
The U.S became an independent nation and revolutionary ideas came to be.
What was the Battle of Gettysburg know for?
A turning point in the war.
Where was Gold originally found in the U.S?
California
What is the 13th amendment?
Abolish slavery
Who wrote the Constitution?
James Madison
What was the first battle of the American Revolution? What was it know as?
Battle of Lexington and Concord (Shot heard round the world)
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
A document declaring all slaves in the North to be free.
How much was the Louisiana Purchase?
$15 Million
What was the significance of Freedmen's Bureau?
Helped free people establish schools, housing, and food.