American History 1
Which of these statements best explains Jefferson's main reason for purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
He wanted to control trade on the Mississippi River and New Orleans.
What advice did Washington give on political parties?
Washington warned about the dangers of political parties
Three reasons why Cherokee Indians died during The Trail of Tears
Starvation, Illness/Diseases, Cold Weather
what is the main function of the judicial branch of government?
To interpret laws that involve the constitution.
What is the main function of the legislative branch of government.
To create laws that affect the entire country.
What geographic advantage did the U.S. gain with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
Control of the Mississippi River for quicker trade
How much did the United States end up paying for the Louisiana Purchase?
15 million
Who benefited the most from Andrew Jackson's plan to remove American Indians to the West?
Farmers, ranchers, and other settlers who wanted to move West.
Why does the U.S. Constitution give different branches of the government checks on one another’s power?
It prevents any one branch from gaining more power than the other branches
What ideals did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists have in common?
the national government must change
What task was Lewis and Clark given while exploring the Louisiana Territory?
To find a water route to link the east with the west.
What was an argument that George Washington made during his Farewell Address?
Washington said that the U.S. should avoid long-term allies and enemies
Who was MOST NEGATIVE affected by westward expansion and Manifest Destiny?
Native Americans losing their land to American settlers.
The Supreme Court can declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional is an example of __________ and _________.
Checks and Balances
Why didn't Lincoln get any votes in the South in the election of 1860?
Lincoln wasn't on the south's ballots
Explain what happened to the size of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase?
It doubled in size and gained more resources.
How did the Monroe Doctrine encourage territorial changes
It discouraged European powers from further colonizing the Western Hemisphere
What was a result of the War of 1812?
The United States and Britain agreed to stop fighting
What was the primary cause of the War of 1812
British interference in American shipping
Why did the state legislature passed the new Louisiana Constitution of 1868?
Reconstruction laws required Louisiana to abolish slavery and provide civil rights to African Americans
Why did Thomas Jefferson believe it was important to grant liberties to individuals?
To guard against the unjust treatment of individuals
How did the Monroe Doctrine reflect the ideals expressed by George Washington?
It confirmed that the United Sates wished to stay out of European affairs.
Why did the British want to control Louisiana, specially New Orleans?
The Mississippi River gave access to a large portion of North America and New Orleans was an important port.
How did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas opinions differ on slavery?
Lincoln believed that slavery was morally wrong, the country should have a single policy on slavery, supported the gradual abolition of slavery, wanted to put the issue of slavery to a national vote.
Douglas believed that most states should allow slavery, each state should decide its own policy, supported the immediate end to slavery, thought the president should decide on slavery.
A network of people and places to help individuals escape slavery is called
The Underground Railroad