Social Studies Final

Why were the Americans justified in fighting the British?

"..We are reduced to the alternative of choosing an unconditional submission to the tyranny of irritated [British officials), or resistance by force. - The latter is our choice"

Four excerpts from President Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address that best reflect the reasons for the Civil War.

1. "the institution of slavery" 2. "The maintenance of the rights of the States" 3. "the declared purpose of the Union that it will constitutionally defend and maintain itself." 4. "One section of our country believes slavery is right and should be extended, while the other believes it is wrong and should not be extended"

How were freedmen often treated in the South during the Reconstruction era?

1. Freedmen were often threatened with violence by white southerners. 2. Freedmen were prevented by white southerners from exercising their suffrage rights.

Chronological order from earliest to most recent to showing how technological advancements influenced the U.S. economy in the 1800s.

1. Improved agricultural tools and machines allow farmers to increase crop production. 2. Refrigerator railroad cars expand the market for the growing supply of agricultural goods. 3. People in different regions are able to buy products from other areas of the country. 4. Economic interdependence between regions in the U.S. increases.

What period saw the greatest increase in colonial population?

1730 - 1740

The painting of the Boston Massacre illustrates that...

African American have been involved in key American events scene the Revolution.

How did John Adams and Thomas Jefferson influence the political development of the United States?

Both men helped build a federal government that would protect the rights and freedoms of individuals.

Why did John Adams most likely support the separation of powers between the branches of the new national government?

Each branch of government would help limit the power of the other two.

Who controlled the largest portion of North America?

French

How did the Monroe Doctrine reflect ideals expressed by George Washington?

It confirmed that the United States wished to stay out of European affairs.

How did the Monroe Doctrine encourage territorial changes?

It discouraged European powers from further colonizing the Western Hemisphere.

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the U.S. economy?

It increased trade on the Mississippi River.

How does federalism guard against tyranny?

It separates powers between the state and federal governments, keeping the federal government from having too much power.

How did the federal government attempt to protect freedmen in the South during Reconstruction?

It stationed military troops in the South to help enforce Reconstruction laws.

How did the Declaration of Independence most likely motivate the people who attended the Seneca Falls Convention?

It was a model of how to call for change and identified rights that all citizens should have.

Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition important to Thomas Jefferson?

Jefferson saw western expansion as an opportunity for both political and economic development of the United States.

What was the role of labor unions during the early to mid-nineteenth century?

Labor unions were organized to protect the rights of workers.

How did Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas differ on the issue of slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War?

Lincoln believed that the country should have a single policy on slavery, and Douglas believed that each state should decide its own policy.

What was the outcome of the 1860 presidential election?

Lincoln received a majority of the electoral votes, but failed to secure a majority of the popular vote.

What was a reason for the different cultural characteristics of Fort Pierre and New York City that are shown in the images?

Residents of New York City had access to a larger variety of employment and leisure opportunities.

What was an effect of the economic developments in the Northeast?

Some northeastern farmers migrated to cities to take manufacturing jobs.

In what way did pioneers adapt the land as they migrated westward to California and Oregon from 1830 to 1860?

They cleared land to create wagon trails.

How did writers like Mercy Otis Warren most likely influence the ratification of the Bill of Rights?

The U.S. Constitution was amended to include protections of individual liberties.

Which statement best describes the military campaigns of the Mexican-American War?

The United States captured major cities in Mexico.

How was the Lewis and Clark expedition a result of U.S. foreign policy?

The United States purchased land from France so it could expand the size of the nation.

How did the idea of Manifest Destiny contribute to the Mexican-American War?

The United States wanted to take over the territories of other countries.

What is a trend in population between 1820 and 1860?

The population of the Midwest grew as new immigrants continued to move there.

How did a large number of free people and enslaved people respond to the institution of slavery in the mid-1800s?

They created a network of people and places to help individuals escape slavery.

Why did women like Luzena Stanley Wilson decide to move west during the California Gold Rush?

Women could earn income by cooking and washing for miners.

What is a theory which holds that a nation's power depends on expanding its trade?

mercantilism