Revolutiony War
The Declaration of Independence was signed on
July 4, 1776
Who was the War of 1812 fought against?
Great Britian/England
What was the purpose of Lewis and Clarks expedition?
explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory
Who lead American troops in the battle of New Orleans and later became president?
Andrew Jackson
What is impressment?
practice of forcing sailors to serve in a navy
What were the 3 main motivations for Europeans moving to the New World in North America?
God, Gold, & Glory
Which Region had more railroad tracks?
North
What was one way Girls who worked in the textile mills responded to lowered pay and longer working hours?
They organized strikes and protests
What did Andrew Jackson think about the national bank?
He opposed the national bank, saying it was unconstitutional and favored the wealthy.
Which technological invention changed the way people communicated in the early 1800's?
Telegram
Why is “Boston Massacre” a misleading name for the events that took place in 1770?
The colonists started the conflict by harassing the British soldiers and only five people died
Who was often employed at weaving mills in lowell Massachusetts?
Young single women
What is impressment?
practice of forcing sailors to serve in a navy
What was the “spoils system”?
When political supporters were rewarded with government jobs after an election victory.
Why didn't northern states want Missouri added to the union as a slave state?
They feared it would upset the balance of power between free and slave states
What was one long lasting impact of Bacon's Rebellion?
It led farmers to rely more on slave labor rather than indentured servants.
What was an unintended consequence of the invention of the cotton gin?
It increased the demand for slave labor
Why did Martha Washington free the slaves that were property of her husband?
They were going to be freed upon her death
What were the main points of the Monroe Doctrine?
It warned European nations not to colonize or interfere in the Americas,
What poem was written by Francis Scott Key as he watched the battle of Fort McHenry?
Star Spangled Banner
What is the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It was the last battle of the American Revolution
Along the Erie canal, towns would thrive. Canals served to foster the emotion of nationalism. What is nationalism?
a feeling of pride, devotion, and protectiveness toward one's country
The election of 1800 was the first time that both parties actually had what for each party?
Candidates
Who were the biggest supporters of Andrew Jackson and the Democrats?
Small farmers, frontier settlers, and working-class Americans.
The case of Marbury vs. Madison set the precedent that the Supreme Court could find laws to be what?
Unconstitutional