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Give 2 examples of a primary source
Journal, Diary, Passport, Birth Certificate, letter, speech, etc
Explain No Taxation without Representation
The colonies wanted the same rights to representation in Parliament as other British people.
One power shared by both the state and federal gov't is?
Collect Taxes
What is Judicial Reivew?
When the supreme court decides if the law is constitutional.
How many terms did George Washington serve as president? How many years is that?
2 terms, 8 years.
Lumber, ship building, and furs were mainly products of which colonies?
New England colonies/states
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independent?
list the reasons the colonies should be free from England.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
European Nations cannot make new colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
Which land acquisition added the most territory to the US
Louisiana Purchase.
What is the best reason American fought the war of 1812?
Great Britain refused to lower taxes on tea, paper, etc.
The belief that the colonies exist to benefit the Mother Country is called?
Mercantilism
Why was the Articles of Confederation a weak government?
Which act passed by congress in 1830 and signed by Andrew Jackson forced all Native Americans living east of the Mississippi River to the west of the Mississippi river, better known as the Trail of Tears.
Indian Removal Act
This was the belief that would favor the exploration and settlement of the west.
Manifest Destiny
Why was Andrew Jackson viewed to have "King" traits as president?
He abused and took advantage of his powers of the presidency.
Tobacco, rice and cotton were major exports of which colonies?
South
Why was the system of checks and balances created?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful or controlling the other branches.
What provided a faster method for separating seeds from cotton fiber to advance the growth of the textile industry?
Cotton Gin
Why was the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" important?
Revealed to the Northerners the cruelty of slavery in America
What was Alexander Hamilton's role during Washington's presidency?
He was Secretary of Treasure, so the Economy.
When a bunch of people agree to refuse to buy or do something is called?
Boycott
Explain the Great Compromise
Gave equal representation to the states with the Senate and House of Reps was based on population
Explain the 3/5's compromise
Count the slave population towards representation and taxation. 3 out of 5 slaves were counted.
What was the goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Broaden Union War goals to include ending slavery
Describe Britain's Southern, Middle and New England Colonies.
There were differences in many aspects of lif in these regions, but each shared a common heritage.