New Nation
Westward Expansion
Jackson and Indians
Women's Rights
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1. This was the major piece of advice that George Washington gave during his Farewell Address in 1796
Beware of Foreign Alliances or "Steer Clear of Foreign Affairs"
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10. Which piece of the current United States, purchased in 1803, nearly doubled the size of the United States?
What is the Louisiana Purchase
100
11. Which Indian tribe was kicked out during the Trail of Tears?
The Cherokee
100
20. Who were Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott?
They were leaders of the Antebellum Women's Rights movement
100
21. During which war was the Star Spangled Banner written?
War of 1812
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2. Did the Supreme Court decisions of John Marshall - Such as McCulloch v. Maryland - favor the Federal Government or the State Governments?
The Federal Government
200
9. These are the two most important Geographic features for trade and travel gained from the Louisiana Purchase
What are the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans
200
12. What was the "spoils system", and why did some people opposed this policy?
Its where elected officials rewarded their supporters with government jobs, and some people opposed this policy since they said it was favoritism and bribery
200
19. What other human rights movement did the Women's Rights movement develop from?
The Abolitionist Movement
200
22. Give three reasons why many people were Abolitionists
1) It was immoral 2) It broke apart families 3) Women were abused
300
3. Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose the creation of a "National Bank" as Hamilton proposed?
Because he was a "Strict Constructionist" and didn't think congress had the power in the Constitution to create a National Bank
300
8. What is the term for the "God" driven westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean?
What is Manifest Destiny
300
13. Explain the "Trail of Tears" and its importance?
An 800 mile trek forced upon the Native Americans after Jackson's Removal Policy began.
300
18. A convention in 1848 that marked the beginnings of the Women's Suffrage Movement.
What is the Seneca Falls Convention
300
23. Where were most Abolitionists from and what type of person were they likely to be?
Mostly from the North/New England; Likely to be younger people
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5. As Secretary of the Treasury, what did Alexander Hamilton propose to help pay down the national debt?
1) Create a National Bank 2) Pass new taxes and tariffs
400
7. Explain the "Monroe Doctrine"
To Limit European influence and colonies in the Western Hemisphere
400
14. How did Andrew Jackson justify the "Indian Removal Act"?
He stated that this would avoid conflicts between the Indians and Americans since they would be away from each other
400
17. What document was presented at the first Women's Rights convention in 1848?
The "Declaration of Sentiments"
400
24. For how much money, and from which country, did Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory?
$15 Million Dollars, from France
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4. This claim stated that the United States was in control of all nations in the Western Hemisphere. Europe keep out.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
500
6. Explain what Washington's "Proclamation of Neutrality" and the "Monroe Doctrine" had in common
They both attempted to avoid conflicts with foreign nations
500
15. What is the term for a government that includes more “Common Citizens”?
Jacksonian Democracy
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16. What Theory, introduced by Enlightenment thinker John Locke, can be found in the "Declaration of Sentiments"?
The "Social Contract Theory" or "Natural Rights Theory"
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25. Explain at least two similarities between the "Declaration of Sentiments" and the "Declaration of Independence"
1) Both use Natural Rights/Social Contract Theory 2) Both explain "Why" they are fighting for Independence/More rights 3) Both give a list of "grievances" against the King/Men
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