Manifest Destiny
Westward Movement
Texas & Mexico
Conflict & Compromise
Civil War Lead Up
100
This word means to come to an agreement between one another. James Madison was very good at doing this with other members during the Constitutional Convention. Starts with the letter "C."
What is "compromise."
100
This person wrote both "The Declaration of Independence' and "The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom."
Who is "Thomas Jefferson."
100
This document said that people are allowed to worship as they please. It was written by Thomas Jefferson.
What is "The Virginia Statute of Religuous Freedom"
100

 It admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and prohibited slavery north of 36°30' in the Louisiana Purchase.

What is "Missouri Compromise"

100

What was the Dred Scott decision’s ruling about citizenship and the Missouri Compromise?

He was a slave

200

This word means a formal gathering of elected delegates tasked with drafting, revising, or replacing a constitution 

What a "Constitutional Convention."

200
This person was a role model for other presidents because of his leadership.
Who is "George Washington."
200
This document stated what rights Virginia citizens have. It was written by George Mason
What is the "Virginia Declaration of Rights."
200

: List the five main provisions of the Compromise of 1850.

What is the "Executive Branch."

200

Who attacked Senator Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber, and why did the attack happen?

Who is Brooks?

300

What is an introductory statement in a document—such as a constitution, statute, or contract—that explains its purpose, intent.

What is "Preamble."

300

 While serving as the first Secretary of State, Jefferson  famously clashed with this "Treasury" rival over the creation of a National Bank and whether the Constitution should be interpreted "strictly."


Who is "Alexander Hamilton."

300
This document was created by James Madison who gained the title "Father of the _________."
What is the "The Constitution"
300

These two groups make up Congress in the Legislative branch.

What is the "House of Representatives" & "Senate"

300

Summarize John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry — his goal and the raid’s short-term consequence.

He was not successful and everyone died

400
This was a piece of farm machinery that caused fields of grain to be cut much more quickly than people could cut the grain by hand.
What is "The Mechanical Reaper."
400
This man is named "Father of the Constitution"
Who is "James Madison."
400
These two documents helped make up the Bill of Rights.
What are "Statute of Relgious Freedom" & " The Virginia Declaration of Rights."
400
This branch includes judges and courts
What is "The Judicial Branch."
400

What positions did Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln take regarding slavery in the 1858 debates?

Illinois Senate

500
A word that means to attach or addition to the Constitution. Starts with the letter "A."
What is "Amend."
500

This 1798 set of laws, signed by Adams during the "Quasi-War" with France, aimed to restrict foreigners and punish "scandalous" writing against the government.


What is the "Alien and Sedition Acts"

500
This document stated that authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings and that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
What is "The Declaration of Independence."
500

What branch of government is responsible for approving treaties, declaring war, and setting the budget

What is "the Legislative Branch"?

500

 Explain how the Mexican Cession and the Wilmot Proviso intensified sectional conflict over slavery.

More land lead to more tension over slavery

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