Pre-Revolution America
Top cause of death for Native Americans after the arrival of Europeans.
Disease
The American colonial way to say: I ain't paying no taxes
No taxation without Representation
The power to establish the constitutionality of government policies (Judicial Review) was established under which Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
John Marshall
The name of the forced migration of major Native tribes to reservations West of the Mississippi River.
Trail of Tears
this industrial device was designed to decrease the dependence on slaves in the production of a particular cash crop. It had the opposite effect and began a new demand for slave labor
Cotton Gin
The unofficial policy of the British Parliament to loosen control of the American colonies, so that they controlled their own affairs.
Salutary Neglect
This British tax made American colonists pay extra for official paper products (contracts, playing cards, deeds, etc.)
Stamp Act
The major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. constitution created a stronger central government with power over the states
The A.O.C. had a weak federal government and gave more power to individual states
The main purpose of the Louisiana Purchase was to take control of ________________.
New Orleans
The decision in Dred Scott v. Stanford had what effect on the institution of Slavery in the US?
What is "allowed slavery in any state, regardless if free/slave"
the economic concept that champions maximizing profits by exporting (selling) more than a nation imports (buys)
Mercantilism
The difference between a Whig and a Tory
Whigs = Supported Independence/Revolution
Tories = Supported the British
This political party supported increased federal power, arguing that the necessary and proper clause gave the government the ability to expand to accomplish it's task
Federalists
This doctrine forbid Europe from further colonizing the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
The Union had what benefits going into the Civil War? (list at least three benefits)
-More Manufacturing
-More Farmland
-Bigger Population
-More Railroads and Telegraph Lines
The fertile soil of this colonial region is perfect for growing cash crops (such as indigo).
Southern Colonies
This revolutionary document put arguments for independence in simple terms for common colonists, and made the argument that independence was a no-brainer
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
This political party preferred a smaller federal government, in favor of stronger state governments. They were fearful of government overreach by assuming powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Democratic Republicans
The violent outcome of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed for popular sovereignty to determine whether each state would be slave/free.
What is Bleeding Kansas?
Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton's career as abolitionists directly led to the American Women's suffrage movement. As part of their work, they hosted the ___________________, in NY state, which led to the creation of _____________________________.
Seneca Falls Convention; Declaration of Sentiments
This densely forested colonial region is known for its long coastlines. Its major exports are fur, timber, and fish/whale oil.
New England Colonies
This event signalled the beginning of British increasing control over colonial economics and politics, as the event bankrupted Britain
French and Indian War/7-Years War
President Washington recommended three things to keep America growing and preserve the Union. What were they?
-Avoid foreign alliances
-Avoid Political Parties
-Focus on Unity
How did Westward Expansion create conditions that led to the American Civil War?
What is "Slavery in New States Debate"
The Gettysburg Address redirected the focus of the war from _______________ to _____________________.
What are "preserving the union," to "abolishing slavery?"