Amendments
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms
Define what push and pull factors are
Push: something that makes people want to leave a place or escape from a particular situation
Pull: something that attracts people to a place or an activity
Who was the second president of the United States
John Adams
What year did the Gold Rush start?
1849
What is the Stamp Act?
Taxing on printed goods implemented by Britain on Americans
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What island was Asian Immigration handled?
Angel Island
What propaganda figure represents the American government and liberty?
Uncle Sam
What are Ghost Towns?
They are towns were abandoned once the gold was gone
What were the soldiers of the British called by Americans
The Red Coasts / Lobster Backs
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments?
13: Ends slavery
14: Equal Protection
15: Right to vote
What is Nativism?
An extreme dislike of immigrants by native-born people?
Farmers
Who was the first millionaire?
Samuel Brandon
How were the Puritans different from the Quakers?
Puritans were more religiously strict, whereas Quakers were religiously tolerant.
When was the constitution written?
1787
How many immigrants came to America between 1870-1910?
17 million
What were the most common jobs available for Europeans during the 1800s?
Industrial workers and coal miners
What businesses benefitted the most from the Gold Rush?
Businesses that provide hospitality services(food, living quarters, etc.)
Where did Benjamin Franklin go to support for American independence?
France
Why was the 12th amendment created?
The president and vice president were from two opposing parties which created lots of conflict within the government.
What is the immigration act of 1882?
Impose a head tax of 50 cents on each immigrant who arrived at a United States port, and game immigration officials the authority to reject immigrants
Who was the 12th president of the United States?
Zachary Taylor
Around how many people moved to California in 1849 to mine for gold?
90,000
Who owned American colonies before America?
King George III