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Colonists and Revolution
Expansion
Civil War and Reconstruction
Laws and Government
Miscellaneous
100
Who did the 13 original colonies belong to? Or, who did the colonists want to rebel against?
Great Britain
100
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the United States should expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
100
What event started the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
100
What is the role of the legislative branch?
Make Laws
100
Who was in charge of the military in the north during the Civil War? The South?
N: Grant S: Lee
200
Why did colonists want their independence?
"Taxation without representation"
200
Who did Thomas Jefferson send to explore the west?
Lewis and Clark
200
What freed the slaves in the states of rebellion?
The Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln
200
What is the role of the executive branch?
Enforce the laws
200
What is the difference between sharecroppers and tenant farmers?
Sharecroppers were granted land in return for some of their crop. Tenant farmers paid rent for the land they used and were also able to use their crops as they saw fit.
300
What is one impact Native Americans had on colonists?
-provided shelter -taught winter skills -taught fishing skills
300
What piece of land was bought for 15 million dollars from France in 1803?
Louisiana Purchase
300
What group helped to establish schools and hospitals in the south in order to help them during reconstruction?
Freedman's bureau
300
Which amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
300
How did the Civil War end?
Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomatox court house. The north won.
400
What is one impact colonists had on Native Americans?
-took land -provided weapons and alcohol -spread disease
400
What conflict gave the United States land including all or part of; California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Nevada?
Mexican-American War
400
What were 2 differences between the North and South that led to the Civil War?
-Economics (N=Industrial, S=agricultural) -Urban/Rurual -Transportation -Population
400
What did the 14th amendment guarantee?
Anyone born or a naturalized citizen in the United State had protection and rights under the law.
400
What is one difference between the constitution and the articles of confederation?
C:unified states, central government, president, federal and state powers AoC:disunity, states rights, no official leader, difficult to make or change national laws
500
Describe 2 characteristics of the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. (Two for each group)
NE: fishing, shipbuilding, livestock . Included Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island. Middle: trade, wheat, copper, wheat, some shipping. Included New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania South: Farmed tobacco, wheat, cattle, iron, rice, indigo. Included: Virginia, Maryland, NC, SC, Georgia.
500
The Indian Removal Act eventually led to what tragic migration in American history?
Trail of Tears
500
What was the Compromise of 1877?
Agreement to make Hayes, a Republican, the president and end reconstruction. This was a benefit to both parties because the south gained home rule, or authority in the south when the military left (ending reconstruction).
500
What did the 15th amendment guarantee?
Voting rights for any male citizen, regardless of race, color or previous servitude (age was determined by states until the 1970's).
500
How did the United States change between 1776 and 1876?
-socially -economically -geographically