American Revolution
The conflict between British soldiers and Colonists that killed 5 Colonists and caused further division between the Colonies and Britain.
What is the Boston Massacre?
This first U.S. government was weak because it lacked power to tax or enforce laws.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This invention made cotton production faster and helped expand slavery.
What is the Cotton Gin?
This forced migration of Native Americans caused thousands of deaths.
What is the Trail of Tears?
This event led to Andrew Johnson becoming President.
What is the assassination of Abraham Lincoln?
The law that forced Colonists to pay tax on nearly all government documents and papers in America.
What is the Stamp Act?
This group opposed ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
Who are the anti-federalists?
This enslaved man led a violent revolt in Virginia.
Who is Nat Turner?
This system rewarded political supporters with government jobs.
What is the Spoils System?
This plan required 10% of voters to pledge loyalty to the Union and the U.S. Constitution.
What is Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan?
Main author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This compromise created a bicameral legislature with two different types of representation.
What is the Great Compromise?
These groups emigrated to the U.S. due to famine and political unrest.
Who are German and Irish immigrants?
The 1824 Election is often called _____________ ___________ because of a deal between a candidate and politician that ensured him a seat in his administration.
What is the corrupt bargain?
This agency was created to help former slaves start a new life after slavery.
What is the Freedmen's Bureau?
3 Natural Rights included in the Declaration of Independence
What is life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness?
This principle divides power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
What is Separation of Powers?
This religious revival inspired reform movements such as abolition and temperance.
What is the Second Great Awakening?
This conflict occurred when a state challenged federal authority regarding tariffs.
What is the Nullification Crisis?
This law limited Presidential power and stated he could not remove government officials.
What is the Tenure of Office Act?
First plan to suggest that colonies should form a group of representatives to solve common governing issues together created by Benjamin Franklin.
What is the Albany Plan of Union?
These two leaders’ disagreements led to the formation of political parties.
Who were Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?
This document was written at an 1848 convention that was considered the birth of the Women's Rights Movement.
What is the Declaration of Sentiments?
This court case strengthened federal control over interstate commerce.
What is Gibbons vs. Ogden?
This agreement ended Reconstruction and settled the 1876 election.
What is the Compromise of 1877?