What power is given to the President to "check" the Legislative branch
What is the power to Veto
100
This was George Washington's stance for our nation in his farewell address
What is remain neutral toward international conflicts
100
He created the Cottin Gin
Who is Ely Whitney
100
This war lasted from 1861 to 1865
What is the Civil War
100
The purpose of this is to protect freedoms like freedom of speech, it was left out of the original constitution, but anti-federalists lobbied to get it added.
What is the Bill of Rights
200
The branch of the government that is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate is what
What is Legislative branch
200
This told European powers that they could no longer take land in the Western Hemisphere
What is the Monroe Doctrine
200
Although this man brought textile mills to the United States, it was Lowell that was able to perfect a system using women and children
Who is Samuel Slater
200
this is considered the second revolutionary war against Britain
What is the War of 1812
200
California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and most of Arizona were part of what land acquisition
What is the Mexican Cession
300
The basic purpose of government is to protect the rights and welfare of United States citizens, this is stated and described in what part of the Constitution
What is the Preamble
300
In 1802 Thomas Jefferson saw this as a great buy and got a lot of land for only a little money, what did he buy
What is the Louisiana Purchase
300
Before the Civil War, which person was associated with an armed revolt against slavery
Who is Nat Turner
300
What were 2 major advantages the north had during the Civil War
What is more human resources and war material
300
The bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War was known as
What is Antietam
400
This idea makes sure that each branch of government never gains unlimited power by using the other branches to decrease each others power
What is Checks and balances
400
As the United States acquired more land between 1802 and 1850, controversy over these territories focused on what
What is expansion of slavery
400
These men led the expedition to explore the louisiana territory
Who are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
400
As the Civil War began President Lincoln stated that his primary goal was to do what
What is preserve the Union
400
This term was first used to support westward expansion to the pacific ocean as being a right of white peoples
What is Manifest Destiny
500
Supreme Court's right to overturn federal laws was established by this court case
What is Marbury v. Madison
500
In 1830, this president supported the Indian Removal Act that led to the trail of tears
Who is Andrew Jackson
500
William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Tubman, and Harriet Beecher Stowe are best known for their efforts to what
What is oppose the practice of slavery
500
This is where Lincoln delivered his famous speach after the bloodiest battle of the Civil War
What is Gettysburg
500
This amendment gave all men regardless of color or race the right to vote if they were American Citizens