The American Colonies
Name three “cash crops” in the Southern Colonies.
Cotton, Indigo, Tabacco
The XYZ Affair, which resulted in the United States refusing to pay bribes demanded by the French government, occurred under which president of the United States?
John Adams
What did Andrew Jackson use the power of the presidency to do when he took office?
fire many federal officials and appoint loyal followers in their places
Which event was most responsible for creating a diverse population in California?
the gold rush
What was Lincoln's position on slavery in 1858?
Slavery should not spread because it is morally and politically wrong
What did Bacon’s Rebellion exemplify?
the growing power of former indentured servants
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts considered a violation of the Bill of Rights?
Fines were imposed for speeches and acts that criticized the government
What was the American System and how did it help bring the nation together?
it created a better transportation network to facilitate the exchange of goods
How was Andrew Jackson different than all other previous presidents?
he was constantly arguing with Congress
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?
It made the South give up the idea of invading the North
What was the most significant factor that caused the widespread death of Native Americans after contact with Europeans?
Disease
Why is the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison significant?
Established the power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Why were some Native American peoples in the Southeast called "the five civilized tribes"?
They had adopted aspects of European culture
What did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 result in?
an equal number of slave and free states
Be familiar with the Gettysburg Address...
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here."
What was the name given to the first
representative government of the Jamestown colony?
House of Burgesses
What is one impact the election of 1800 had on the transfer of power?
It resulted in the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another
How did Andrew Jackson's "pet banks" contribute to the Panic of 1837?
printing paper money that was not backed up by gold and silver
For which action is Nat Turner well known?
leading a revolt of enslaved men and women
What does the term "total war" mean and how is it an example of Sherman's March?
Total war is a war that is unrestricted. Sherman used "total war" in his march through the South.
What preacher during the Great Awakening gave the “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Sermon?
Jonathan Edwards
What was the fundamental difference between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?
conflicting viewpoints of the powers of the central government
Who enthusiastically supported the concept of states' rights?
John C. Calhoun
Why were many northerners opposed to granting statehood to Texas?
they did not want Texas to disturb the balance between slave and free states in Congress
What are some reasons why the South had to surrender?
running low on soldiers, running low on resources, they were surrounded