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Early American Government
Early American Issues & Jackson
Manifest Destiny
Civil War
Random Trivia
100

The Articles of Confederation wanted strong and powerful state governments. True or False?

True

100

This purchase of land doubled the size of the US at the time.

Louisiana Purchase

100

What is the definition of Manifest Destiny?

The belief that America was given divine right to settle west and spread their culture. 

100

What does the word "Antebellum" mean?

Time period before the Civil War.
100

What 1997 movie features Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as undercover secret agents who police Aliens?

Men in Black

200

At the Constitutional Convention, what was something they had to compromise on?

Slavery, representation, how the president was elected

200

What does the word "nationalism" mean?

Pride and loyalty in one's nation. 

200
What was one positive effect of Manifest Destiny?

New territory, resources, opportunity

200

What was one way the North was different from the South before the Civil War (aside from not allowing slavery?)

North had more schools, factories, railroad lines, etc. 
200

Where was the hottest recorded temperature on earth?

Death Valley, CA

300

What is the name of the document that sets up American Government?

The US Constitution

300

What nation did the US fight during the War of 1812?

Bonus: What was a cause of the war?

Great Britain

Impressment of sailors, land disputes, Britain working with Natives to destroy US forts

300

What war took place as a result of Manifest Destiny?

Mexican-American War

300
What was one effect of John Brown's raid?

Southerners were worried slaves would revolt. 

300

What do you call a group of crows?

A Murder

400

What is one piece of advice Washington wanted the American people to follow? (mentioned in the Farewell Address)

Avoid political parties, avoid strong alliances with countries, the people should be unified and patriotic
400

What is the spoils system?

It is putting people you like or who are loyal to you in positions of power, regardless of if they are qualified or not. 

400

What is one effect of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

Ended Mexican-American War, US gained most of the western part of the nation. Mexicans had to move out of the region further south into Mexico.

400

What battle was considered the first of the Civil War?

Battle of Fort Sumter.
400

Who is performing at this Superbowl Half-Time show this year?

Kendrick Lamar

500
Which group, the federalists or anti-federalists, were more concerned with individual rights and freedoms, wanted a smaller government, and were generally more rural?

Anti-federalists

500

How did Jackson's presidency affect Native American populations?

They were forced to relocate, many died from sickness or starvation. 

500
What purchase allowed the United States to gain what is now Tucson, AZ?

Gadsden Purchase

500

What is one reason South Carolina and other states decided to secede from the Union?

Lincoln won election, South felt they weren't being represented, South wanted to continue institution of slavery.

500

What teacher at Catalina has worked here the longest without interruptions?

Addison