Unit 1
What crop was remembered for saving the Jamestown colony?
Tobacco
The Albany Conference is remembered as the first time the colonists...?
Were considering joining together for "common defense".
What was the 3/5's Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
To determine how enslaved people would be counted for both taxation and representation purposes.
Which of the following best explains why the Missouri Compromise ultimately failed to resolve the issue of slavery?
It did not address the moral and political conflicts over slavery that continued to grow.
Who was the artist of the painting "American Progress"
John Gast.
"Raw materials" were grown primarily on this continent during the "Triangular Trade".
North America.
Why were the colonists particularly upset with the "Writs of Assistance"?
This act allowed for British soldiers to search colonial property without a warrant.
What is the principle of federalism in the United States Constitution?
The division of powers between the national government and the state governments.
Who were the War Hawks, and how did they influence the United States' decision to enter the War of 1812?
They were young Congressmen who advocated for war with Britain to defend American honor and expand U.S. territory.
-How did American's in the 1840's "Justify" manifest destiny?
By the belief that American's, the chosen people had a divinely inspired mission to spread the fruits of their democracy to the less fortunate ( the native americans).
Explored the coast of South America and assumed he had reached Asia. In 1507, a German Map Maker decided to name the new continent "America" after this man.
Amerigo Vespucci.
This battle in the Revolutionary War saw France form an alliance with the colonists as they fought Great Britain.
Saratoga.
The Bill of Rights are the ...?
First 10 amendments of the constitution.
What was one significant effect of the invention of the cotton gin on slavery in the Southern United States?
It increased the demand for enslaved labor due to the expansion of cotton plantations.
What were the major territorial changes that resulted from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and why were they significant for the United States?
The major territorial changes were Mexico lost nearly half of its national territory. This created long-term political and economic challenges. For the U.S. the treaty increased the nation's size by nearly one-third and fueled westward expansion, including the Gold Rush.
Which of the following is not true of "Contract Theory" (as we discussed in class)?
You have unlimited freedom.
Those colonists who desired to separate from Great Britain on account of not being "treated as equals" were named?
Patriots.
Alexander Hamilton defended his proposal for a national bank by arguing that Congress had the authority to create it under the Constitution's Necessary and Proper Clause. Which of the following best explains Hamilton's reasoning?
The creation of a national bank was an implied power necessary to carry out Congress's power to tax and regulate commerce.
This man is remembered for the creation of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Battle of Fort McHenry?
Francis Scott Key.
How did the preemption act of 1830 help the cause of Manifest Destiny?
It encouraged westward expansion by protecting squatters, and allowing them to purchase land for $1.25 per acre.
"What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact" (Journal)?
The significance of the Mayflower Compact is that it was the first document of self-governance. The Pilgrims were the people who were responsible for creating the "Mayflower Compact".
"List and describe examples of items that the British parliament began taxing following the French and Indian War. Why did this anger the colonists?" (Journal)
Some examples of items they began to tax were tea, paint, glass etc. This angered the colonists because these were common/everyday items they needed. They had no other choice, but to pay the taxes.
"List and describe two powers that both the federal government and individual states hold. How does this reflect Federalism?" (Journal).
Two powers that both the federal govenment and individual states hold are taxes and elections. The federal government taxes everyone and takes money from people's checks. Individual states can tax for public schools etc. The federal gov't has elections for the president and vice president. The state has elections for governor/mayor. This reflects federalism because it shows how powers are divided between the federal gov't and the individual states.
"List and describe two characteristics of Democratic Republicans." (Journal).
Two characteristics of Democratic Republicans are they encourage agriculture and rural life, and they abide strictly by the Constitution. They also believe in States' rights. They encourage farming/growing and selling crops. They follow the laws that are in the constitution, even though that was made a long time ago. They believe in states having rights and being able to have a say in things
"How did the Preemption Act of 1830 encourage westward expansion" (Journal).
The Preemption Act of 1830 encouraged westward expansion because it provided cheap land for $1.25 per acre. The squatters who lived in that land also could buy the land. This cheap land encouraged people to move westward. This had a negative effect on Native Americans because it forced them to leave.