U4 1800-1848
What was the Revolution of 1800?
When John Adams didn't get reelected and Thomas Jefferson took the stage... peaceful transfer of power occured from partay to partay! :)
What was the final straw that prompted Southern states to secede at beginning of civil war?
Who is regarded as the worst president of the US?
Andrew Johnson
What Supreme Court case legalized segregation? What year? When was it overturned?
Plessy v. Fergusson (1896), said races are "separate but equal", overturned by Brown v. Board in 1955.
What historical newsletter revealed the government's lie behind the Vietnam War? What was the lie?
The Pentagon Papers. The Gulf of Tonkin incident never happened, Vietnam never attacked us first.
Describe scenario of Louisiana Purchase. From whom? Why? Why was it conflicting for Jefferson? Effects?
Why was the Gadsen purchase made? What was it?
To provide US with the small strip of land so US can build a railroad from California to Texas.
What was the Freedman's Bureau? Why did it end?
Lead by General O. Howard, aimed to help newly freed slaves become productive citizens, first welfare program. But, Johnson shared same view as South (freed slaves should stay oppressed) and ended the bureau.
What were the goals of Teddy Roosevelt's square deal?
3 C's - control of corporations, consumer protection, and conservation of natural resources.
How was Germany divided after World war ll? How was Berlin divided? What was the symbol of the debate communism vs. capitalism?
East Germany - democracy, West Germany - communism. East Berlin - communist, West Berlin - capitalism. The Berlin Wall.
What were the effects of the war of 1812?
Britain became our ally, Andrew Jackson gained popularity, Federalists lost power, and American manufacturing grew tons!! + more nationalism RAHHH 'MURICA
What were the causes of the Mexican-American War?
Mexico never recognized Texan independence, dispute of southern border (Rio Grande - Nueces River), and Polk provoked Mexico by buying land.
What were the reasons for rapid industrial expansion during this time period?
Dollar diplomacy, uses economy/investors to influence smaller countries. Instead of military influence, it's economic influence, until the country doesn't abide.
Describe the Truman Doctrine.
What 4 people were running for president in 1824, the year of the corrupt bargain? What was the corrupt bargain??
John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and William Crawford.
What were the final terms of the Compromise of 1850?
California admitted as a free state, slave trade banned in Washington DC, popular sovereignty decides free/slave territories from now on, and fugitive slave act strengthened.
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments?
13 - Abolished slavery
14 - If you are born in US, you are an American citizen
15 - Right to vote cannot be restricted by race (gave blacks right to vote but didn't protect the right)
What were the results of the Spanish American war?
Cuba gained independence, US gained Puertro Rico, Guam, and Philippines.
US emerged as world power, US military strengthened, brought North and South together against common enemy, and Philippines became a thorn in US side.
What did President Eisenhower warn the country against? Why?
Military-Industrial Complexes. Because they make a ton of money, contractors of military products would schmooze military leaders and they would make money off of war. :((
What was the Nullification Crisis? Who compromised it? What bill did Andrew Jackson enact in response to crisis?
BONUS: Connect the bill to an earlier historical event.
After the Tariff of 1828 and 1832, S. Carolina threatened secession if government were to enforce tariffs. Henry Clay = the compromiser. Andrew Jackson enacted Force Bill (said he had right to use military to collect tariffs)
BONUS: Similar to Stamp Act and Declaratory Act.
Describe the Battle of Gettysburg.
BONUS: Connect this battle to an earlier historical event.
Goal of the South was to make the North give up, ended up being a big loss for South, broke the heart of the confederate cause, and it was the last invasion of the North by Robert E. Lee.
BONUS: It was the Saratoga of the civil war.
What ended the the period of Reconstruction? What other effects did it have?
What treaty ended World War l? What were the terms Germany had to adhere to?
Treaty of Versailles. Germany had to admit guilt (guilt clause), pay reparations (fine of 33 billion), reduce the army, and lessen territory.
What was Lyndon B. Johnson's goal for the country and what was it called?
BONUS: Connect this to an earlier historical event.
The Great Society, the war on poverty.
BONUS: FDR and his New Deal.