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WILD CARD
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1. This major war lasted from 1754-1763, and was a turning point in colonial history
French & Indian War
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6. This was the name given to the compromise in which two houses of congress were created -- the Senate and the House of Representatives
The Great Compromise
100
11. Explain Manifest Destiny
the term for the "God" driven westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean
100
16. The Seneca Falls Convention was working to gain rights for which group?
Women
100
21. In the beginning of the Civil War, what was Lincoln's goal?
To keep the Union together.
200
2. It was in this 1620 document that is was decided that those arriving in Massachusetts would begin a "civil body politic" to govern themselves (i.e. self-government)
Mayflower Compact
200
7. What was the first constitution of the United States called? Why was it replaced with the current Constitution?
Articles of Confederation / It was too weak, couldn't collect taxes, gave too much power to the states, and not enough to central government to keep US stable
200
12. These are the two most important Geographic features for trade and travel gained from the Louisiana Purchase
Mississippi and Port of New Orleans
200
17. What is the term that describes the divide between different parts of the country?
Sectionalism
200
22. President Jackson began the policy of appointing his supporters to important government jobs after being elected. What is this called?
Spoils System
300
3. This philosopher inspired language in the Declaration of Independence and he was a part of this philosophy movement.
John Locke & the Enlightenment.
300
8. When the President Vetos a bill passed by Congress, this principle is being shown
Checks and balances
300
13. 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"
300
18. The Compromise of 1850 gave voters in Utah and New Mexico the opportunity to decide, through a vote, whether they wanted slavery. What is the term for this decision-making process?
Popular Soveregnity
300
23. What treaty ended the Mexican-American War, and gained the "Mexican Cession" in 1848?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
400
4. This was the purpose of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" pamphlet
To convince colonist to overthrow the British monarchy
400
9. Which two groups were arguing over protecting individual rights in the constitution, and what document did they agree to add to the constitution?
Federalist & Anti-federalist / The Bill of Rights
400
14. Explain what Washington's "Proclamation of Neutrality" and the "Monroe Doctrine" had in common
They both attempted to avoid conflicts with foreign nations
400
19. Which event directly followed Lincoln’s election as President?
Secession of South Carolina
400
24. John Locke's Social Contract theory was included in the Declaration of Independence. What did it state?
If a government does not protect the natural rights of the governed, then they have a right to overthrow that government
500
5. These were two effects that the economic policy of Mercantilism had on the colonies
1) Limited Manufacturing in the Colonies 2) Limited trading with other nations 3) Only allowed the colonies to trade with Great Britain
500
10. The three-fifths compromise stated that slaves would count as 3/5th of a person for determining these two things
taxes and representation in house of reps
500
15. This claim stated that the United States was in control of all nations in the Western Hemisphere. Europe keep out.
Monroe Doctrine
500
20. In the lead up to the war, why did Congress keep having to deal with the issue of slavery?
Expansion; new states kept applying to join the country and entering as free or slave would throw off the balance in Congress
500
25. These 85 writings were authored by Madison, Hamilton and Jay to convince people to Ratify the Constitution. Bonus: How many did Hamilton write?
Federalist Papers / 51
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