1800-1848
What was the primary cause of the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain?
Impressment of American sailors by the British Navy and British support for Native American resistance on the frontier.
What was the central issue of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
Slavery and its expansion into new territories
What were the main causes and consequences of the Spanish-American War of 1898?
The main causes included American support for Cuban independence and the explosion of the USS Maine. Consequences included the acquisition of territories like Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. (Imperialism)
What were the main objectives and outcomes of Progressive Era reforms in the United States?
Progressive reforms aimed to address urbanization, industrialization, and political corruption through measures like trust-busting, women's suffrage, and labor regulations.
How did the Cold War shape American foreign policy and domestic life during the post-World War II era?
The Cold War led to the development of containment policy, the arms race, and domestic fears of communism, shaping American foreign and domestic policy. (INTERVENTIONISM)
What were the provisions of the Missouri Compromise?
The Missouri Compromise admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and prohibited slavery north of the 36°30’ parallel in the Louisiana Territory.
Describe the goals and outcomes of Reconstruction following the Civil War.
Reconstruction aimed to rebuild the South and integrate freed slaves into society. Its outcomes included the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments but ultimately ended with the Compromise of 1877.
Explain the concept of "Manifest Destiny" and its influence on American expansionism during the late 19th century.
Manifest Destiny was the belief in American cultural and racial superiority and the right to expand across the continent.
How did the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations reflect America's changing role in the world after World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations reflected American isolationism and reluctance to become entangled in European affairs.
Describe the key events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s and their impact on American society.
The Civil Rights Movement challenged racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent protests, legal challenges, and grassroots organizing.
Describe the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States in terms of territorial expansion and national identity.
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and contributed to a sense of national destiny and identity.
How did the Homestead Act of 1862 impact westward expansion and settlement in the United States?
The Homestead Act provided free land to settlers willing to farm it, encouraging westward migration and settlement.
How did the development of the transcontinental railroad impact the United States socially, economically, and politically?
The transcontinental railroad facilitated westward expansion, increased trade, and led to the displacement of Native American tribes.
Describe the causes and effects of the Great Depression on American society and the economy.
The Great Depression was caused by factors including stock market speculation, bank failures, and agricultural overproduction. Its effects included mass unemployment and poverty (eventually New Deal)
Analyze the causes and consequences of the Vietnam War on American politics, society, and culture.
The Vietnam War was caused by Cold War geopolitics and containment policies. Its consequences included social unrest, political division, and disillusionment with government.
How did the Monroe Doctrine shape American foreign policy in the early 19th century?
The Monroe Doctrine asserted that the Americas were off-limits for further European colonization and interference.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare? And (for bonus 10 pts) what year was it passed?
Abolished slavery in rebel states - 1863
Describe the policies and practices of the late 19th-century American government towards Native American tribes.
American policies towards Native Americans included forced removal, reservations, and assimilation efforts.
Discuss the impact of the New Deal programs on the role of the federal government and the lives of ordinary Americans during the 1930s.
The New Deal programs expanded the role of the federal government in regulating the economy, providing relief, and promoting recovery.
What were the major economic, social, and political factors contributing to the rise of conservatism in the United States during the late 20th century?
The rise of conservatism was fueled by opposition to liberal social and economic policies, concerns about government overreach, and cultural shift
Explain the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 and its role in the women's suffrage movement.
The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention in the United States and played a significant role in advancing the women's suffrage movement.
Explain the Compromise of 1877 and its effects on the end of Reconstruction
The Compromise of 1877 effectively ended Reconstruction by withdrawing federal troops from the South in exchange for the presidency for Rutherford B. Hayes.
What was the Dawes Act of 1887? How did it impact Native American land?
Allotting land to individual Native American families, with the goal of promoting private land ownership and agricultural practices. However, it resulted in the loss of tribal land and culture, as well as the erosion of Native American autonomy.
What were the main factors leading to the United States' entry into World War II, and how did the war transform American society and its global role?
The United States entered World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan. The war transformed American society through mobilization, economic growth, and the expansion of federal power.
Explain the decisions of the landmark Supreme Court cases Brown v. Board of Education AND Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine, leading to the desegregation of schools, while Roe v. Wade legalized abortion, (sparking debates over reproductive rights and the role of government in personal decisions.)