Civil War
What was the main cause of the Civil War?
The Civil War was primarily driven by disagreements over slavery and the rights of states to govern themselves.
What was the main goal of Reconstruction after the Civil War?
Rebuild the South and help formerly enslaved people adjust to freedom
Reconstruction aimed to reintegrate Southern states and assist freed slaves.
Which event caused the first shots of the American Revolution to be fired?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This battle marked the beginning of armed conflict between Britain and the colonies.
Under the Articles, how many branches of government existed?
One
There was only a legislative branch; no executive or judicial branches.
In what year was the Missouri Compromise passed?
1820
The compromise was enacted in 1820 to address sectional tensions.
Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th president and led the nation through the Civil War.
Which section of the country had a stronger economy based on agriculture and slavery?
South
The Southern economy heavily relied on agriculture and slave labor.
Which treaty officially ended the American Revolution and recognized U.S. independence?
Treaty of Paris
This treaty formally ended the war and acknowledged U.S.power
What event highlighted the need for a stronger central government?
Shays’ Rebellion
This uprising exposed the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles.
Which invention increased the demand for slavery in the South?
Cotton gin
The cotton gin made processing cotton more efficient, increasing the need for slave labor.
What was the name of the group of states that broke away from the Union?
Confederacy
Eleven Southern states seceded to form the Confederate States of America.
Which amendment gave formerly enslaved men the right to vote?
15th Amendment
Ratified in 1870, it granted African American men the right to vote.
Which two groups fought against each other in the French and Indian War?
Britain and France, along with their Native American allies
The war was between British and French forces, each supported by different Native American tribes.
What did the Federalists believe about the role of the national government?
It should be strong and support a national bank
What was the main goal of the abolitionist movement?
End slavery entirely
Abolitionists sought the complete eradication of slavery in the U.S.
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
An order freeing enslaved people in Confederate states
Issued by Lincoln in 1863, it declared freedom for slaves in rebellious states.
What were the Black Codes?
Laws in the South that limited the rights of African Americans after the Civil War
These laws restricted the freedoms of African Americans post-emancipation.
What was one major result of the French and Indian War?
Britain gained large amounts of land but went into debt
Britain's victory expanded its territory but incurred significant debt.
How did Democratic-Republicans differ from Federalists in their vision for the U.S. economy?
They favored farming and opposed a strong national bank
Democratic-Republicans preferred an agrarian economy and limited federal power.
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act allow voters in new territories to decide?
Whether slavery would be allowed
It permitted settlers to determine the legality of slavery in their territories.
Which side won the Civil War?
The Union
The Union emerged victorious, leading to the end of the Confederacy.
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies wanted to break away from Britain
It outlined the colonies' reasons for seeking independence.
What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It couldn't enforce laws or collect taxes
The federal government lacked authority to enforce laws or levy taxes.
What issue did the Missouri Compromise try to resolve?
The balance of slave and free states
It aimed to maintain a balance between slave and free states in the Union.
Who was the Fredrick douglas and what was his impact on the united states?
was a former enslaved person who became a powerful abolitionist, writer, and speaker, using his life story and voice to fight for the end of slavery