WWI
What was the main purpose of trenches during World War I?
protection
Why did the colonists fight in the Revolutionary War?
To obtain their freedom from Britain as a colony.
What does sectionalism refer to in the early to mid-19th century in the United States, and what was the main issue that intensified sectional disputes during this time?
1. Sectionalism was the growing split between parts of the country due to different needs and beliefs,
2. Slavery: mainly about whether slavery should spread to new western lands.
What was one reason the South wanted to keep slavery?
They believed it was necessary for their economy, especially for cotton production.
What was a common theme in the resistance faced by African Americans during Reconstruction?
Intimidation and violence
to suppress their rights
What countries fought in The Revolutionary War?
colonies and Britain
What was one of the main causes of colonial discontent leading up to the American Revolution?
unpopular laws and taxes (after French and Indian war)
Which of the following was the primary reason for the secession of Southern states in the formation of the Confederacy?
south wanted to protect slavery
What was the primary reason Southern states seceded from the Union?
To create a new country that keeps slavery
How did the beginning of the Reconstruction era affect African Americans' participation in politics?
They gained the right to vote and hold office.
What were the alliances that existed prior to the outbreak of World War I? (why were they created?)
Treaties that promised mutual support in case of an attack
What countries fought in The Revolutionary War?
colonies and Britain
What was the goal of the Missouri Compromise,
how did it serve as a temporary solution to the issue of free and slave states,
and what significant events followed that intensified the conflict leading to the Civil War?
The Missouri Compromise aimed to balance free and slave states,
but after California and Minnesota became free states, tensions rose due to the Fugitive Slave Act, increasing support for abolition and leading to more conflict before the Civil War.
Before the US entered WWI, Why did the sinking of the Lusitania anger many Americans?
Over 1,000 passengers were killed, including 128 Americans.
What was the main reason President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
To weaken the Confederate states by freeing their enslaved labor force.
What does militarism refer to in the context of the causes of World War I?
The idea that a country should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively
How did King George III’s treatment of the colonies contribute to the growing desire for independence?
The king enforced harsh laws and taxes on the colonies without their consent, which made colonists feel like they had no say in their own government.
"no taxation without representation"
Emancipation Proclamation, what did it say regarding slave states that didn't rebel from the union and join the south
they could keep their slaves
Why was the arrival of U.S. military forces important to the war effort?
They were fresh and eager to fight.
What was a major consequence of Abraham Lincoln's election as President in 1860?
Southern states began to secede from the Union, leading to the formation of the Confederate States of America.
What was trench foot?
An infection caused by standing in wet, cold conditions
What event is often considered the start of the American Revolutionary War,
and why did British troops march to Concord in April 1775?
What was the significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord;
To find colonial weapons and arrest rebel leaders;
It marked the beginning of open conflict between Britain and the American colonies.
What was a significant outcome of the Civil War on the Southern economy?
It caused the collapse of the Southern economy.
What was Reconstruction?
The period of rebuilding the Southern states and integrating freed slaves into society after the Civil War
What happened to African Americans in the South after Reconstruction ended?
They went back to unfair treatment and segregation.