Unit 1
The British felt that the colonists should help pay for some of the expenses involved in defending the colonies during this war.
The French and Indian War
This power allows the president to reject a bill from becoming a law
The power of vetoing
The name of the political party that Andrew Jackson established?
The Democratic Party
The belief that America is destined by god to expand across the entire North American continent.
Manifest Destiny
What is the purchase in 1803 from France that “doubled the size of America,” although the area is mostly occupied by Native Americans instead of the French?
The Louisiana Purchase
This example of direct action against the British (the British East India Company) was carried out by the Sons of Liberty disguised as native Americans.
The Boston Tea Party
What was the final resolution over congressional representation at the Constitutional Convention?
The establishment of a two-house legislature
The name given to the forced march of Indian tribes as a result of Jackson’s 1830 Indian Removal Act.
The Trail of Tears
What were the hardships faced by the Chinese immigrants?
Unwelcomed and discriminated by local Americans;
Had to pay extra taxes;
Often physically attacked;
What was the result of the Mexican American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo - Mexico ceded over 525,000 square miles of its territory to the United States, including present-day Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
“The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having, in direct object, the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states.” is an extract from this document
The Declaration of Independence
If you are arrested and charged with a crime, you cannot:
(A) Know what you are accused of doing wrong
(B) Have a lawyer to help you
(C) Choose your own jury
(D) Have your trial soon and in public
(C) You cannot choose your own jury
During the 1832 Nullification Crisis that placed a tariff on imported industrial goods, which group did this law favor and why?
It favored the northerners, because the northern economy was mainly made of factories, thus a tariff would lower their competition.
Why did Texas want independence from Mexico?
Most people in Texas refused a centralized government with total power, which was established by the newly elected Mexican president Santa Anna.
Why was the Gadsden’s Purchase necessary?
It provided the necessary land to build a transcontinental railroad.
The active, professed refusal of a citizen to obey certain laws, demands, orders or commands of a government is called this form of protest.
civil disobedience
Give 2 examples of how the Legislative checks the Executive branch.
Impeachment power: The House of Representative can investigate and impeach the president (takes a simple majority of 51%).
Removal power: The Senate holds the trial to remove the president (takes a 2/3 vote).
Overriding veto: Once a bill is vetoed by the president, Congress can override the veto by a 2/3 bill and force it to become a law.
Checks on foreign treaties: The Senate can invalidate a treaty signed by the president.
Confirms nominations of judicial positions: Every supreme court nominee must be approved by the Senate.
Congress declares war: Although the president commands the military, only Congress can declare wars.
The reason that Andrew Jackson vetoed the charter of the Second Bank of the United States.
Jackson felt that the bank benefited the rich at the expense of farmers and workers.
What long-term impacts did the Mormons make? Give at least 2.
The establishment of Salt Lake City.
The finding of new farming methods in dry plains.
The development of Mormon into a worldwide religion.
What were the reasons for people to move to the West? (Give at least three reasons)
In seeking of freedom (personal or religious)
In seeking of fortune (gold, land, or other financial opportunities)
In seeking of converting Native Americans to Christianity
In seeking of adventures
In seeking of homesteads or husbands
What were some American strengths or British weaknesses during the revolutionary war? Identify at least 4.
American strengths: Better leadership, aided by the French, patriotism of the American people, geographical advantages.
British weaknesses: Weak leadership, distance between the continents, unsupported by its taxpayers.
What was the final compromise for slave trade and runaway slaves?
Domestic slave trade would not be regulated, while international slave trade would only be allowed for 20 years. Runaway slaves will be returned even if they fled to a free state.
What are the positive and negative effects of the presidency of Andrew Jackson?
Positive: Gave more rights and power to the middle and lower classes
Negative: Forced migration of Native Americans
What are the positive and negative effects of Manifest Destiny?
Negative: - The forced removal of Native Americans
- The intensification of tension between the North and South
Positive: - Gave common Americans opportunities, including the minorities
- Benefited trading, industries, and the sharing of cultures
- Improvement of agriculture
What were impacts made by the Pioneer Women?
Inspired women to have confidence in their identity
Promoted women rights movements (gave women rights to vote)
Paved the way for equal treatment of women throughout the United States.