Colonization + Revolution
Which country did the US declare independence from in 1776?
Great Britain/England
What is one group of people who were not allowed to vote when The Constitution was made in 1787?
Black people, Women, Native Americans, People without property
What is Manifest Destiny?
The expension of america
What were the two sides of the Civil War?
North vs South, Union vs Confederacy, USA vs CSA
Who was the President of the United States during The Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
On what date did the United States declare its Independence? (Month, Day, Year)
July 4th, 1776
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
California, Arizona, and Nevada were part of what country before entering the USA?
Mexico
Why did the southern states secede from the Union?
To protect slavery, the election of Lincoln
Who did President Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from?
France, Napoleon Bonaparte
How did Jamestown (the first permanent English settlement in NA) make money?
The people grew tabaco
What is one power of the US President?
Commander in Chief, signs/vetoes bills, Appoints judges, Enforces laws
What is one impact of the Erie Canal?
Trade with interior of the country, larger economy, NYC economic center
Why was Harriet Tubman nicknamed "Black Moses"
She helped hundreds of slaves escape to the North
Explain the meaning of Monroe Doctrine from President James Monroe?
United States controls/protects the New World, Europe controls/protects the Old World
What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington/Concord
What is one difference between The Senate and The House of Representatives?
Equality vs Population, 6 years vs 2 years, Explain different powers
What was President Jackson's response to the Supreme Court Decision in Worcester v. Georgia?
He ignored the ruling, The Cherokee were removed from their land
What was the name of the North's strategy to win The Civil War?
Anaconda Plan, Surround and strangle the South
What was the goal of President Polk when he became president?
To expand the United States, Maniest Destiny
What is the meaning of "No Taxation Without Representation"?
The 13 Colonies would not pay British taxes if they were not represented in Parliament.
What did the Supreme Court decide in Marbury v. Madison?
The Supreme Court gave themselves the power of Judicial Review, they can strike laws as "unconstitutional".
What was the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri enters as a slave state while Maine enters as free state
How did John Brown try to end slavery in the United States?
Murdering people who wanted slavery, starting a rebellion
What is the one warning from George Washington's Farewell Address?
Be loyal to the nation, avoid alliances, do not enter foreign wars