Government
Why was the whiskey rebellion a test for the new government?
It tested federal government's ability to enforce laws
Who fought in the War of 1812?
The United States fought against Great Britain.
Who was the 7th president and what party did he create
Andrew Jackson; he created the Democratic Party.
What was the goal of the Seneca Falls Convention?
To advocate for women's rights and suffrage.
What led to Jackson winning the election of 1828?
He appealed to the common man
Identify 3 causes of the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors, trade restrictions, and British support for Native American attacks.
What group was relocated under the Indian Removal Act?
The Cherokee Nation, among others.
What did the Temperance Movement call for?
It called for the reduction or prohibition of alcohol consumption.
What principle did the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison create?
Judicial Review
What building was burnt down in the War of 1812?
The White House was burned.
What was the Spoils System?
It was the practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
What group of people led the Temperance Movement?
Primarily women and religious groups.
What did the Great Compromise accomplish?
It established a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.
What country did the US acquire the Louisiana Purchase from?
France.
How did steam power revolutionize industry?
It enabled faster and more efficient manufacturing and transportation.
Define Suffrage.
The right to vote in political elections.
What did the Anti-Federalists want to be included in the Constitution?
They wanted a Bill of Rights to guarantee individual liberties
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced relocation of Native Americans from their ancestral lands, resulting in great suffering and loss of life.
Who was the Father of the American Industrial Revolution?
Samuel Slater.
Who was Frederick Douglas?
An escaped slave who became a prominent abolitionist and advocate for equal rights.