Don't Forget
Which Document was created during the American Revolution?
Articles of Confederation
What made the Firing on Fort Sumter significant?
First battle of the Civil War
Describe TWO major features of physical geography that were barriers for people traveling by land from New York City to California during the Gold Rush of 1849.
App. Mountains and Rocky Mountains
The Articles of Confederation gave who too much power?
The States
Control of the Mississippi River by the North
Siege of Vicksburg
The three branches of government have the ability to check on the other to prevent an abuse of power
Checks and Balances
Main goal of the Mayflower Compact?
Establish the 1st form of self-government
Battle of Antietam
Bloodiest one-day battle of the Civil War
The government has restricted power and must also follow the law
Limited Government
Worcester v Georiga
Turning point of the Civil War
Battle of Gettysburg
People have privileges, liberties, and rights
Individual Rights
According the Indian Removal Act. Where did the U.S. send the native americans?
West of the Mississippi River
The Triangular trade traffic flowed across the
Atlantic Ocean
The power to govern is shared between the national and state governments
Federalism