Reconstruction
What did President Johnson think about the
South during Reconstruction?
their way of life
Over which land area in North America were Britain and France disputing?
Ohio River Valley
who were the leaders of the union
President Abraham Lincoln
Define Manifest Destiny.
Divinely ordained
What product from the South was often found in northern factories?
Raw cotton
Did Republicans agree with Johnson's view of the
South during Reconstruction?
No
Why did the American Indians choose to ally with the French?
becaues of France the French posed less of a threat to their land and autonomy compared to the British
who were the leabers of the confederacy
President Jefferson Davis, Vice President Alexander Stephens, and top military commanders such as General Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and Joseph E. Johnston.
Who was elected president of the United States in 1844?
James K. Polk
Why was the South mainly an agricultural society?
due to its ideal climate, fertile soil, and the immense profitability of cash crops like cotton, tobacco, and rice
How did Radical Republicans feel about
Reconstruction under President Johnson?
frustrated
Why did Benjamin Franklin want the colonies to
work together?
collective defense
which side had the advantage in resources
the Nuion
How did the United States acquire Florida?
Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819
Should states be required to obey laws made by the federal government
Supremacy Clause
which amendment abashed slavery
13th Amendment
passed a series of tax acts, strictly enforced trade laws, and enforced the use of British currency
passed a series of tax acts, strictly enforced trade laws, and enforced the use of British currency
why is popualation important when
it serves as the primary driver of military strength
Which two countries originally laid claim to the Oregon Territory?
United States and Great Britain
What did John C. Calhoun think about this issue?
slavery and states' rights
Who was Hiram Rhodes Revels?
the first African American to serve in the U.S. Congress.
what did the stamp act tax
nearly all paper goods and legal documents in the American colonies to pay for troop defense
what nickname was given the to the plan
The Anaconda plan
What was the new border between United States and Canada?
the 49th parallel
Who created the Compromise of 1850?
Henry Clay