History final review 3-6

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What was an important effect of the emancipation proclamation?

Gave moral purpose to northerners, ensured to European countries would aid south

During the late 1800 and early 1900s, prejudice against new immigrants increased for what reason?

Passage of the Chinese exclusion act

What would nativists in California in the 1800s most likely support?

Passage of the Chinese exclusion act

What president was most in favor of seizing land from Mexico?

Polk

What goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor & the American Federation of Labor?

To organize workers to demand better working conditions

What was the main purpose of the antitrust legislation passed by Congress?

To protect competition between private businesses

When the Civil War began, what was Abraham Lincoln's main goal?

To restore the Union

In the late 1800s, why did congress pass restrictions on immigration from China?

To satisfy nativist prejudices in California

For what action is Nat Turner famous?

Turner Rebellion

In the 19th century, critics of big business claimed that monopolies in the us harmed the economy by doing what?

Unfairly limiting competition

Name the three parts of north's plan to conquer the south

-blockade ports -move down Mississippi and split confederacy -capture capital in Richmond

Name three provisions of reconstruction act of 1870

-south divided into military districts -south states had to pass 14th amendment -south states had to give African American men the right to vote

What abolished slavery in the North?

13th amendment

In election of 1800, which candidate was tied with Jefferson after 1st electoral college vote?

Aaron burr

What did the 15th amendment achieve upon ratification?

Allowed African American men to vote

Which candidate did John Quincy Adams defeat in the controversial election of 1824?

Andrew Jackson

How did the passage of Dawes act affect Native American Indians?

Attempted to assassinate them into mainstream American culture

What factor helped farmers in the Great Plains overcome opposite from cattle ranchers?

Barbed wire allowed farmers to enclose their land

How did northerners react to Kansas-Nebraska Act?

California admitted as free state

Name the states that were ceded to us as a result of treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, most Arizona, parts of Colorado, and wyoming

Under Mexican rule, Texas appealed to American settlers mainly because of what reason?

Cheap land

Which group was forcibly relocated by means of the "Trail of Tears"?

Cherokee

What was a successful example of "Americanization"?

Children of new immigrants learned English in public schools

How did the American system help bring together the nation?

Developed system of international improvements

What was an important benefit of the laissez-faire policies of the federal gvt in the late 19th century?

Entrepreneurs were able to invest in their business with little interference

Andrew Jackson's spoil system increased the news presidents power by doing what?

Hiring supporters of new administration

What was the case of Marbury v. Madison significant?

It established judicial review

Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?

It made the South give up the idea of invading the North

What word best describes Lincoln's original plan for reconstruction, which Johnson largely followed?

Lenient

In what area did the south have an advantage over the north in the civil war?

Military leadership, better generals

Between 1880 and 1900, why did most immigrants coming to us settle in cities?

More factory and workshop jobs available

In the late 1800s, which factor contributed to the growth of American steel industry?

New production techniques

The interstate commerce act and Sherman antitrust act were efforts by the federal gvt to do what?

Prevent unfair practices/ regulate aspects of business

In the late 19th century, the "bosses" of urban political machines often did what?

Provided jobs and other services to immigrants and poor in exchange for votes

The homestead act (1862) promoted development of western Lands by doing what?

Providing free land to settlers

The statement "God gave me my money. I believe the power to make money is a gift from God to be developed and used for the good of mankind," was probably so shy what ch5 figure?

Rockefeller

What demographic shift occurred in us in late 19th century as a result of industrialization?

Rural residents moved to urban areas

What was a positive contribution of Andrew Carnegie?

Showed how to organize large scale production, and how to use profits for philanthropy

During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on American workers?

Skilled craftsmen were often replaced by unskilled machine operators

What did Supreme Court declare in Dred Scott decision?

Slaves had no legal rights and being in free territory didn't make them free

After 1800, where did the majority of new immigrants to the us come from?

Southern and eastern Europe

During the late 19th century, where were the reservations located that North American Indian tribes were sent to?

Sparsely populated areas, primarily west

What idea is promoted by the concept of nullification?

States rights

What accurately describes the development of the Great Plains in the late 19th century?

Technological innovations made farming possible

Name three movements that reflected American religious faith

Temperance, manifest destiny, 2nd great awakening

What key difference between the North and the South ultimately led to the Civil War?

The Southern economy depended on slavery, while the Northern economy did not.

Why did president Jefferson send Meriwether Lewis and William Clark west?

To explore new Louisiana purchase territory

During the period from 1865 to 1900, disputes between labor and management were often marked by what?

The use of violence on both sides

During the last part of the 19th century, most immigrants to us found work doing what?

Unskilled factory and workshop workers

What major trend occurred to the population of us during the industrial expansion of the late 19th century?

Urbanization increased

What social issue was raised by the philanthropic activities of many American business leaders during gilded age?

Was it right for business owners to pay low wages to their workers to finance philanthropic activities?

Which area did the Monroe doctrine aim to free from European influence?

Western Hemisphere

What did the abolition movement promote?

abolish slavery

What was the aim of "total war" as practiced by Union generals Grant and Sherman?

to break the Southern people's will to fight

Why did the federal government eventually send troops into the South?

to limit acts of violence and voter intimidation against African Americans

What was John browns aim at harpers ferry?

to seize a federal arsenal and start a widespread slave uprising


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