Government & Law
What was the main purpose of the Alien Acts?
To limit immigration and control foreign influence
What large land deal doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
Louisiana Purchase
What type of lifestyle did hunter-gatherers live?
Nomadic
Why did colonists dislike the Quartering Act?
It forced them to house British soldiers without their consent
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions argue about federal laws?
That states could nullify unconstitutional federal laws
What major river and port city were gained from the Louisiana Purchase?
Mississippi River and New Orleans
What allowed early humans to settle in one place?
Farming/agriculture
What major event was caused by British laws like the Quartering Act?
The American Revolution
What did the printing press make easier to produce?
Books and written materials
How did the Sedition Act limit freedoms?
It punished people for speaking or writing against the government
How did geography affect the development of Greek city-states?
Mountains and seas kept them separate, leading to unique cultures and governments
What were chinampas and terraces used for in Mesoamerica?
Farming in challenging environments
What tragic event involved the forced relocation of the Cherokee?
The Trail of Tears
How did the printing press help the American colonies?
It spread revolutionary ideas and news quickly
What two plans were debated at the Constitutional Convention over representation?
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
What benefit did the Louisiana Purchase provide for westward expansion?
It opened new land for farming and settlement
What group did Kublai Khan lead before ruling China?
Mongols
What were the causes of the Trail of Tears?
The Indian Removal Act and the desire for land by white settlers
What were two historical movements made possible by the printing press in Europe?
The Reformation and the Renaissance
How did the Dred Scott decision influence the 14th Amendment?
The decision denied African Americans citizenship, and the 14th Amendment reversed it by guaranteeing citizenship to all born in the U.S.
Why didn’t the Greek city-states unite under one government?
Their geography kept them isolated, and they had different resources and goals)
How did Kublai Khan's rule mix Mongol and Chinese traditions?
He kept Mongol control but used many Chinese customs and advisors
What argument did the states use to push back against the Alien and Sedition Acts?
That states could decide the constitutionality of federal laws
How did the printing press influence citizen involvement in government?
It allowed more people to access news and ideas, leading to more informed political participation