Constitution
What is the Constitution?
The supreme law of the U.S that outlines the government.
What was the Reconstruction Era?
The period after the civil war, where the southern states were rebuilt.
What were the main causes of the Civil War?
Slavery, states’ rights, the economy, and the election of Abraham Lincoln.
What was Manifest Destiny?
An executive order that declared enslaved people in Confederate states to be free.
What is the federalist Era?
A period in the U.S history when the Federalist Party took over national politics.
When was the Constitution singed?
September 17th, 1787.
1865-1877.
When did the Civil War take place?
1861-1865.
What war was a result of Manifest Destiny?
The Mexican-American War.
Who were the main leaders??
Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and George Washington.
What’s the name of the first ten amendments?
The Bill of Rights.
What were the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments known as?
The reconstruction amendments.
Who was president during the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln.
What was the Oregon Trail?
A popular route used by thousands of settlers for relocation during Manifest Destiny.
What was the main belief of the Federalist Party?
They believed in a strong government, and support for trade and jobs
What power does the legislative branch have?
The power to make laws.
What was Freedmen’s Bureau?
An agency created to help formally enslaved people by providing food, education, medical care, and legal aid.
What event started the Civil War?
The attack on Fort Sumter.
How did Manifest Destiny affect Native Americans?
Led to forced removal, relocation, and death.
What foreign policy divided Americans during the Federalist Era?
Federalists favored Britain over France, while Democrats supported France.
Why was the 14th amendment important?
It abolished slavery.
Why did Reconstruction end in 1877?
It failed to protect African Americans from racial violence and discrimination.
Who was top general for the Union Army?
Ulysses S. Grant.
What was the impact that Manifest Destiny had on the U.S?
It expanded the U.S territory, and population, but also led to conflict with other nations.
What event ended the Federalist Era?
The election of 1800, when Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams.