Primavera American History (a)
According to the Neutrality Proclamation, any citizens of the United States who took up hostilities against __________ would not receive the protection of the United States.
Great Britain - France
Anacreon
Greek poet known for writing drinking songs
How did Alexander Hamilton defend his belief that the federal government had the authority to create a national bank?
Hamilton believed that the Constitution's implied and resulting powers allowed for federal authority to create the bank
Why did Alexander Hamilton want to align with Great Britain against France after the American Revolution?
Hamilton wanted stronger economic ties with Great Britain
What did General Washington agree to do after spending a winter at Valley Forge?
He agreed to add African American troops to the Patriot cause.
What impact did Francisco Coronado have on New Spain?
He charted the territories lying to the north of America
What caused Daniel Shays to sell off half of his land after the American Revolution?
He had to pay taxes Massachusetts raised to pay its debt
What was the result of Coronado's exploration of the interior of North America?
He increased spain's understanding of the interior of North America
Why might Stephen F. Austin be considered the most successful empresario of Texas?
He secured more contracts and settled more families than any other empresario
Why might Stephen F. Austin be considered the most successful empresario of Texas?
He secured more contracts and settled more families than any other empresario.
Why did President Thomas Jefferson commission General Zebulon Pike ?
He wanted to find the source of the Mississippi River
Who initially proposed counting each slave as three-fifths of a person in order to reach a compromise for a proposed amendment to the Articles of Confederation?
James Madison
Who used the idea of a three-branch system described in Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws to create the Constitution?
James Madison
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
___________ believed this method would prevent factions or special interests from taking over the election.
James Madison
T/F true
James Madison convinced Napoleon to sell his North American territory to fund a war in Europe.
What led John Jacob Astor to corner the fur-trading market?
Jay's Treaty had stopped British trappers from trading in America
Why did Thomas Jefferson believe that the creation of a national bank was unconstitutional?
Jefferson believed that any power not expressly delegated to the federal government by the constitution should be reserved to the states or the people
Who did Hugh Glass let live because he was only 17?
Jim Bridger
T/F true
John C. Calhoun believed that the Nullification Proclamation allowed state governments to ignore state laws they found disagreeable.
Who found political success in 1850 when he was elected as one of California's first two senators?
John C. Fremont
T/F true
John C. Frémont was an abolitionist.
steamboat
John Fitch
Which individuals were involved with writing the Federalist Papers? (Select all that apply.)
John Jay - James Madison - Alexander Hamilton
T/F true
John Quincy Adams's views on foreign policy would come to dominate US thinking for years to come.
T/F true
John Smith aided the Jamestown colony of Virginia during its early years by helping the colonists negotiate threats by the native Powhatan tribe.
In May 1856, Charles Sumner gave a speech denouncing the __________.
Kansas-Nebraska act
How did Jefferson's presidency transform the US government?
NOT!!! he enacted the alien and sedation acts to censure favorable press
Why might the Republic of Texas have been supportive of James K. Polk as president?
NOT!!! he was the dark horse of the race
Which of the following statements most accurately analyzes how the Philadelphia Convention shaped the new national government?
NOT!!! it offered delegates the opportunity to tweak the Articles of Confederation to ensure that states' rights were protected
What was the most significant outcome of the Battle of New Orleans?
NOT!!! it proved that the US army could defeat the redcoats
Which option describes patterns in population shifts during the First Industrial Revolution?
NOT!!! people established new ways to get to work
Review the following event from the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, British troops entered Washington, DC, and set fire to the White House. Which option identifies a historical cause of this event?
NOT!!! the increasing power of french colonial forces in the Northwest territory
What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine?
NOT!!! the monroe doctrine proposed a series of legislative measures to seek territorial expansion to the Pacific Ocean
Which option evaluates how the Bill of Rights addressed Anti-Federalist concerns about establishing a strong central government?
NOT!!! the passage of the bill of rights marked the first instance in which states had power over the federal government
Which breakthrough led to the establishment of New Spain?
NOT!!!! Francisco Coronado's discovery of gold in Central America
__________ was greatly influenced by the Second Great Awakening and decided to begin a mission in the Oregon Territory.
NOT!!!! Jason Lee
What impact did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on the passage of the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention?
NOT!!!! Politicians sought a compromise that would allow northerners to maintain control of the US Senate
What was the significance of the Sante Fe Trail?
NOT!!!! created as a trade route through the deserts of AZ
Which of the following statements most accurately identifies which nation won the War of 1812 while explaining why?
NOT!!!! the US won because it gained control of the Oregon Territory
Why was Fort Astoria renamed Fort George?
NOT!!!! the north west company bought the fort and names it after its founders
California Trail
Started during the 1840s by migrants for the Gold Rush | 2. Farmers also migrated along this corridor to reach rich farmlands | 3. Over 250,000 migrants traveled the California Trail between the 1840s to the 1850s.
T/F false
Stephen Austin convinced 2,500 families to migrate to the Texas Territory.
t/f true
Stephen Douglas believed Americans should accept slavery as a necessary evil.
Which of the following events occurred last in the war for Mexican independence?
The constitution of 1812 was restored
Which event spurred President Polk to start writing his original war message to Congress?
The refusal of the Mexican president to see John Sidell
T/F false
The restoration of the Constitution of 1812 led colonists to believe they were being treated unfairly.
How did the case McCulloch v. Maryland cement the power of the federal government?
The ruling established federal supremacy over the states with regard to certain powers
t/f false
The scarcity of wood in the South made it difficult to modernize the Confederate Navy
Why were the Whigs not supportive of an independent treasury?
They believed in federal intervention, such as the creation of a national bank
Why didn't the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans support the French Revolution?
They viewed the French Revolution as a sure path to US economic disaster
Why did some Tejanos support the fight against the Mexican government?
They wanted freedom from the dictatorship of President Santa Anna
Why did some Tejanos support the fight against the Mexican government?
They wanted freedom from the dictatorship of President Santa Anna.
Which statement best describes the Native American tribes of the Mogollon, Hohokam, and Anasazi?
They were tribes whose members lived in small farming communities
On the day of the election, there was a tie in the Electoral College between which two candidates? (Select all that apply.)
Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr
T/F true
Thomas Jefferson became vice president to his political rival John Adams.
The debate over the Alien and Sedition Acts ended when __________.
Thomas Jefferson was elected president
What was William Henry Harrison's campaign slogan?
Tippecanoe and Tyler too
Old Spanish Trail
Trail was explored by Spanish missionaries in 1765 | 2. Antonio Armijo, a Mexican merchant, officially used it for transporting goods in 1829 | 3. Trail ran from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Los Angeles, California | 4. It was created as a trade route through the deserts in Arizona.
Santa Fe Trail
Trail was pioneered by Pedro Vial, a French explorer, in 1792 | 2. It was established as a commercial road by William Becknell in 1821 | 3. Trail stretched from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico | 4. Trail eventually became the route of the Santa Fe Railway.
Given the circumstances of Reconstruction, Congress passed an act in January of 1877 to allow a commission of senators, representatives, and ___________ to decide the presidential election.
supreme court justices
How did the idea of manifest destiny shape the attitudes of United States citizens?
symbolized America's feelings of surperiority
supersede
take place of an established authority
What was the purpose of the Consultation?
take steps in response to civil unrest
The __________ sought to shore up the positions of cabinet members to keep Johnson from appointing his own choices.
tenure of office act
British Regulars
term commonly used to describe Napoleonic-era British foot soldier
Which was the official name of the Lewis and Clark expedition group that was commissioned to explore a western route?
the Corps of Discovery
Q1- Which term best describes the wide network of people who assisted fugitive slaves in their attempt to reach the North or Canada?
the Underground Railroad
What stance did the United States take on the French Revolution?
the United States made a clear stance on neutrality.
extrication
the act of freeing or removing someone or something from a place or position
emancipation
the act of freeing someone from someone else's control or power
emancipation
the act of making or becoming free
secession
the act of separating from a nation and becoming independent
expansionism
the belief that a country should grow larger; a policy of increasing a country's size by expanding its territory
stipulations
the binding terms of an agreement
The interest of the American people in art, poetry, and literature during the years from 1815 to 1850 was a reaction against __________.
the brutality of recent wars
What marked the end of the battle for California?
the capture of monterey
Which option explains the significance of Shays's Rebellion in relationship to the development of the Constitution?
the conflict led to US reps to doubt the power of the Articles of Confederation in ensuring national security
Which option analyzes how an action undertaken at the Philadelphia Convention helped to establish a new national government?
the connecticut compromise combined new jersey and virginia plan
Washington's farewell address warned America against __________.
the danger of political parties
platform
the declared policy of a political party
__________ sparked one of the most significant migrations in American history.
the discovery of gold nuggets in california
What was the impact of the closing of the Second Bank of the United States?
the economic depression of 1837
frontier
the farthest point of settled land, beyond which lies wilderness
righteous
the feeling of having justified beliefs
Which was a primary reason that many people chose to migrate to the Great Plains?
the flat, treeless land was suitable for farming
Inauguration
the formal ceremony marking the beginning of an office, such as that of president
pelt
the fur and skin of an animal
Corps of Discovery
the group of men who charted a western route across America from 1804 to 1806
jurisdiction
the limit or extent to which a governmental body can make legal decisions
jusdistiction
the limit or extent to which a governmental body can make legal decisions
general-in-cheif
the military officer in command of all other generals
migration
the movement of people from one place to another
What was the name of the paper that Frederick Douglas started on December 3, 1847?
the north star
Which military force was a Patriot group of volunteer militiamen from North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee?
the overmountain men
What was the impact of Jefferson's policy of neutrality?
the passage of the embargo act of 1807 damaged the US economy
conscription
the practice of ordering people by law to serve in the armed forces
veto
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal
smallpox
a contagious viral disease causing fever and pustules; wiped out millions of native inhabitants of the New World
stalemate
a contest, dispute, or competition in which neither side can gain an advantage or win
standoff
a deadlock between equally matched opponents
dispute
a disagreement or debate
nutation
a disruption in a rhythmic pattern
catalyst
a factor that causes a change in the direction of events
sawmill
a factory where logs are cut into lumber
marshall
a federal law officer
ultimatum
a final demand of terms, rejection of which will result in retaliation
armada
a fleet of ships, often equipped with cannons for waging war
torpedo
a floating underwater charge; later a self-propelled missile
militia
a force created out of a civilian population
treaty
a formal agreement between countries
treaty
a formal agreement between two countries
presidio
a fortified military settlement
compound
a fortified series of buildings, often with a surrounding wall
Black Hawk War
a four-month engagement involving the Sauk, Kickapoo, and Meskwaki
republicanism
a governing of society as a republic
triumvirate
a government body made of three representatives
Kitchen Cabinet
a group of unofficial advisors to President Andrew Jackson
ram
a heavy beak-like projection mounted on a ship's bow and used for striking another ship
wildcat
a high-risk speculator
Early National Party
a historical era in American history spanning from about 1781 to 1814
privation
a lack or loss of the basic things that people need to live properly
battalion
a large body of troops ready for battle
convention
a large meeting to discuss and debate shared interests or concerns
escrapment
a large, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights
obligation
a legally or morally binding duty or responsibility
parallel
a line of constant latitude as measured on the earth's surface
American Romanticism
a literary movement of the 1800s emphasizing individual freedom, power of nature and natural beauty, human emotions, distrust of civilization, nostalgia for the past, and a celebration of imagination and intuition
cartographer
a mapmaker
mormon
a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
siege
a military operation where troops surround a place occupied by an enemy and cut off essential supplies
monarchist
a monarchy system in which a central figurehead rules
preemptive
a move that serves to forestall an inevitable occurrence
recolonization
a movement created to assist free black people in emigrating to Africa
isthmus
a narrow strip of land with seacoast on either side
underground railroad
a network of secret routes used by slaves to escape to the free states or Canada
With widespread discontent and organized resistance occurring in local states, what solution was needed at the federal level?
a new government structure
standing army
a permanent, professional army staffed by full-time soldiers
Delegate
a person elected or assigned to represent others
conductor
a person in charge of a train; in the Underground Railroad, a person who would escort slaves on their journeys between safe houses
MESTIZO
a person of mixed descent, usually European and Indian, in Latin American regions
CRIOLLO
a person of mixed race born in colonial New Spain who can trace his or her bloodline to Spain itself; comparable to the upper middle class
criollo
a person of mixed race born in colonial New Spain who can trace his or her bloodline to Spain itself; comparable to the upper middle class
indentured servent
a person under contract to work for another for a set period of time
strict constructionist
a person who believes in following to the letter the precepts of the US Constitution
ABSOLUTIST
a person who believes in the exercise of complete and absolute power by one ruler
abolitionist
a person who favors ending a practice such as slavery
fugutive
a person who has escaped
pioneer
a person who is among the first to explore or settle an area
missionary
a person who is sent to a foreign country to do religious work
LOYALIST
a person who remains loyal to the current ruler or government
MARTYR
a person who sacrifices his or her life for a belief or a principle
advocate
a person who supports a position or point of view
philosopher
a person who understands, considers, and studies ideas, theories, and truths about life
transcendentalism
a philosophy which says that thought and spiritual things are more real than ordinary human experience and material things
allotment
a piece of land deeded by the government
garrison
a place that houses military troops
treasury
a place where the funds of a government are stored
arsenal
a place where weapons and ammunition are manufactured and maintained
impasse
a point at which no progress can be made
sentiment
a point of view or feeling about an event, situation, or idea
fanaticism
the quality of fervent belief to the point of being unrealistic
Gold Rush
the rapid movement of people toward the California goldfields
Why did Texas wait to consider annexation?
the republic's president opposed annexation and wanted Texas to remain it's own entity
suffrage
the right to vote in political elections
dispursement
the spending or distribution of money
divine
the state of being of, from, or like God
Why did southerners despise the Tariff of Abomination
the tariff increased the cost of British goods
Why did the rate of prisoner exchanges slow?
the union wanted to inclue black soldiers in the exchange, but the confederate refused
How were the American settlers able to claim their first victory?
they attacked an almost defenseless outpost
Why were farmers upset over the Whiskey Tax?
they converted much of their grain to whiskey for transport and sale
What two choices did Native Americans have in regards to the Indian Removal Act? (Select all that apply.)
they could become citizens of their home states - they could move to reservation lands west of the Mississippi
How did Henry Clay and other legislators help protect American manufacturers?
they created tariffs
How did the civilian population of Vicksburg try to protect itself?
they dug holes into the earth that became caves as the siege went on
Why was it difficult at times for families in slavery to be together?
they had to stand by as their family members were brutalized or hurt
What stance did the United States take on the French Revolution?
they remained neutral
What is the most likely reason slave owners always kept their slaves dependent upon them for food, clothing, or shelter?
they wanted exert control and dependency on their slaves
What was the focus of the free-soilers?
they wanted to tip the power balance to the side of the abolitionists
What military action did the Mormon Battalion experience?
they were attacked by a herd of angry cattle in the desert
Why did the Army of Northern Virginia remain at Appomattox Court House rather than retreating?
they were surrounded by union troops
Thomas Jefferson was the __________ president of the United States.
third
__________ was regarded as one of Robert E. Lee's most trusted generals and was considered to be one of the greatest strategists of the Civil War.
thomas "stonewall" jackson
Who was the creator of Crédit Mobilier of America and main contributor to the Crédit Mobilier scandal?
thomas durant
Founding Fathers
those who helped create the United States, generally defined as the members of the American Constitutional Convention of 1787
In the 1790s, Tecumseh's tribe fought __________ battles against American militias.
three
annex
to acquire more territory
What was the stated goal of the members of the Philadelphia Convention?
to amend the articles of confederation
discrimination
to be denied commonly held privileges because of race, nationality, or other reason
impeach
to bring charges against the holder of a public office
immigrate
to come to a country to live there
Why did each state receive only one vote in the Confederation of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
to ensure that the smaller states also had a voice in government
prohibit
to forbid by a law or a rule
compensate
to give something in recognition of loss
Levy
to impose or collect a tax or fee
nullify
to legally void or invalidate
reign in
to limit or control something
ameliorate
to make a bad situation better; to improve conditions
demonize
to make a person or group of people seem capable of evil actions
quell
to make something cease or quiet down
nullify
to make something legally void and dissolve its value
abolishment
to officially end or stop something
abolish
to officially put an end to an act
Repeal
to officially revoke or withdraw
prohibit
to outlaw or keep something or someone out of an area
Boycott
to protest by withdrawing social, political, and/or economic support of a person, group, or business
wrest
to pull an object out using great effort
What did George Washington believe was the best foreign policy?
to pursue a conduct friendly and impartial toward the belligerent powers
What was the main reason that the Crittenden Compromise and Corwin Amendment were written?
to reunite the north and the south
liquidate
to settle business affairs through determining liabilities and apportioning assets
Why did the invading British forces target Washington, DC?
to strike a symbolic blow to demoralize Americans
seize
to take possession of something forcibly
decentralize
to transfer authority from a central government to local ones
circumnavigator
to travel completely around a route
sucede
to withdraw from a political union
What was General Joseph Hooker's fatal flaw that doomed his chances of winning the battle?
too arrogant and overconfident in abilities
What was the effect of the Embargo Act of 1807?
trade between the US and Europe halte, devastating the American economy
Which options describe the effects of blockading Southern ports? (Select all that apply.)
trade with other countries would not be possible, the south could not receive relief supplies, southern economy would be affected
Horatio Seymour called the Emancipation Proclamation's constitutionality into question.
true
The Compromise of 1877 led to the end of Reconstruction.
true
An amendment convention could be called with __________ of the states sending delegates to debate the need for amending the Constitution.
two-thirds - 2/3
An amendment convention could be called with how many of the states sending delegates to debate the need for amending the Constitution?
two-thirds 2/3
unalienable
unable to be taken away, transferred, or given away by the possessor
functionally illiterate
unable to read or write in an effective way
precarious
uncertain, unsteady; unbalanced and in danger of toppling
barbaric
uncivilized or savagely cruel
hostilities
unfriendliness or opposition; conflict in a war
Which of the following describes benefits of America's foreign policy of neutrality?
uninterrupted trade with France and Britain
skirmish
unplanned fighting
inclement
unpleasantly wet or cold
The executive branch can check the power of the legislative branch by __________.
vetoing legislation
Capturing __________ would force a divide between the Trans-Mississippi Confederacy and the rest of its states.
vicksburg
popular vote
vote for a person or issue conducted by a qualified citizens (as opposed to elected representatives)
Proposed amendments must pass through both houses of Congress, undergoing the processes of __________.
voting - debate
The purpose of the Jay Treaty was to avoid __________.
war with Britain
Napoleonic Wars
wars that were fought in Europe between Napoleon and various European powers
Following the American Revolution, flaws were found in the Articles of Confederation that led many to be concerned about the success of the United States after __________.
wartime
steamboat
watercraft whose primary power comes from steam turning a paddlewheel
Which class of citizens benefited from loopholes built into the draft system?
wealthy
bourgeoisie
wealthy middle class that owns the means of production
What was the first successful use of a submarine in battle?
when the H.L Hunley sank the Housatonic
pervasive
widespread or dominant
The American frontier __________ became characterized by her firm strength and flinty determination.
woman
__________ helps to determine the meanings that specific words, phrase, or sentence can have on source material.
word choice
What are the three distinct angles when viewing a primary source? (Select all that apply)
word choice - audience - author's purpose
decimated
destroyed
acquire
to gain an asset or object by buying or seizing it
republic
a political state in which the power is held by its citizens and their elected officials
Which of the following is the best description of a Nativist?
a political viewpoint that favors native inhabitants over immigrants
misassumption
a preconceived idea which is found to be false
resolution
a promise a person makes to himself or herself about the future
depot
a railroad or bus station; in the Underground Railroad, a safe house
INSURGENT
a rebel
siesta
a regular period of sleep or rest in the afternoon
speculator
a risk-taking investor who purchases an item for a low price to sell it later for a great profit
VICEROY
a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of another ruling power
platform
a set of aims, ideas, and principles followed by a political party, usually expressed in a written document
vessel
a ship or a large boat
vial
a small container, typically cylindrical
propeller
a spinning mechanical device that moves a ship through the water
narrative
a spoken or written account of events
depot
a storage place for large quantities of equipm
armory
a storehouse where weapons and ammunition are kept
deposit
a sum of money placed into a bank account
ammunition
a supply or quantity of bullets or shells
amphibious
a supply or quantity of bullets or shells
currency
a system of money
tariff
a tax on imported and exported goods
cease-fire
a temporary halt in fighting
encampment
a temporary tent city for a military force
interim
a term used to describe a temporary period or position
boomtown
a town undergoing quick growth due to some manner of good fortune
constituent
a voting member of a community or organization
euphenism
a word or term that is designed to disguise a subject that is unpleasant
liberalism
a worldview founded upon liberty and equality
landslide
an overwhelming number of votes cast in support of one political party in an election
Aceldama
any place of slaughter and bloodshed (from the field bought with coins given to Judas for betraying Christ)
provisional
arranged for the present to possibly be changed later; temporary
earthworks
artificial earthen barricades for military defense
As president at age 67, Jackson tried to cane a would-be __________.
assassin
retaliation
attack in response to a similar attack
What was the military strategy settled on by the three Confederate generals?
attack the union troops along their unprotected right flank
As a result of the Whiskey Rebellion, the power of the United States' federal __________ was tested in many ways after the revolution.
authority
vindicator
avenger
In December 1790, Hamilton gave a report to Congress outlining the need for a national __________.
bank
The state of Maryland passed a law that would tax any __________ not created by the state government.
bank
The drop in the __________ population and the increasing settlement of the wilderness marked the end of the era of the mountain men.
beaver
Which political party voted against the annexation of Texas?
Whig Party
benedictions
bestowed blessings
The US Mint coined gold and silver currency, thereby creating __________.
bimetallic standard
What happened when the soldiers found Booth hiding in the barn?
booth was shoot & killed
The last battle of the Civil War took place at Palmito Ranch near __________.
brownsville, tx
speculation
buying and selling things (such as stocks) in the hope of making a large profit but with the risk of a large loss
How did the Hartford Convention propose to end the War of 1812?
by adding a set of amendments to the constitution
Washington established the tradition of keeping a(n) __________ of advisors.
cabinet
The capture of Monterey marked the end of the battle for __________.
california
New Jersey Plan
called for representation in the legislature for all states to be equal rather than based on population and sought to provide congress with expanded powers such as levying and collecting taxes
Which event marked the end of the Bear Flag Revolt?
capture of Monterey, CA
execution
carrying out a sentence of death on a condemned individual
It was the determination of the Nativists to stop any immigrant or __________ from being elected to a political office.
catholic
Polarizing
causing to divide into sharply opposing groups
amendments
changes or additions to legal documents; the articles added to the US Constitution
rural
characteristic of a city or a town
rural
characteristic of the countryside
The War of 1812 resulted in the growth of __________.
chartered banks
Judicial review is one way in which the courts can __________ the power of the other branches of government in the United States.
check
The power imbalance among northern and southern representatives due to the Three-Fifths Compromise changed the nature of the United States and eventually led to the __________.
civil war
The power imbalance among northern and southern representatives due to the Three-Fifths Compromise changed the nature of the United States and eventually led to the ___________.
civil war
Who founded the American Red Cross in 1881?
clara barton
Circuit riders were __________.
clergymen tasked with riding out to scattered communities in America to provide church services
cohesive
closely united
textiles
cloth or yarn
The Second Bank of the United States provided which two services? (Select all that apply.)
collect tax payments , accepted bank notes that were backed by gold and silver
SPANISH PENINSULARS
colonial residents of Latin America from the 16th through the early 19th centuries who had been born in Spain; an elite group who enjoyed special favor of the Spanish crown and appointment to high office positions
The Constitution gives the United States government power to regulate interstate or foreign __________.
commerce
Fearing further white expansion onto western Indian lands, Stand Watie joined the __________ to fight the federal government
confederacy
What are the powers of the legislative branch? (Select all that apply)
confirmation or denial of judicial appointments - impeachment
Under the Virginia Plan, the executive branch was elected by __________.
congress (legislature)
The publications of Jane McCrea's death were __________.
connected to the British Army paying Native Americans to collect scalps
inaugural
connected to the ceremony that marks the beginning of a period of office
ratify
consent to or approve a treaty or contract, making it official
Jefferson was a strict __________ of the Constitution, meaning he followed the document to the letter while not believing in any room for interpretation.
constructionist
What currency was first issued by the Continental Congress?
continentals
oppression
continuing cruel or unjust treatment of a social group
Why did Congress pass the Alien and Sedition Acts? (Select all that apply.)
control political dissent - limit immigrants' political participation
bipartisanship
cooperation between political parties that otherwise oppose each other
ironclad
covered or protected with iron
ford
cross at a shallow place
tyranny
cruel and oppressive rule by a government
The __________ was significant because it highlighted the need for America to build more roads to enable the increasing westward movement of settlers.
cumberland road
repealed
declared that a rule is no longer valid
The judicial branch can check the power of the executive branch by __________.
declaring executive action unconstitutional
What led to the end of the mountain men era? (Select all that apply.)
decreasing beaver population, increasing wilderness settlement
countenance
demeanor or behavior
As the South broke away from the Union, many European monarchs threw parties to celebrate the end of __________.
democracy
aberration
departure from a typical course of action; deviation from natural state
denominated powers
designated or named
What were the objectives of the Corps of Discovery in exploring the Louisiana Territory? (Select all that apply.)
determine economic opportunities presented by that region - explore region and document new scientific discoveries - chart the geography of the region for further exploration and development
In some areas, nearly 90% of Native Americans were killed by __________ that were introduced by Europeans.
diseases
polarize
divided strongly over an issue or opinion
federalists
early American political party that advocated a strong national government
Anti-Federalists
early American political party that wanted strong state government and focus on personal property
Federalist
early US political party; an advocate of a strong central government
Democratic-Republic
early US political party; an advocate of states' rights and limiting the strength of the federal government
What did Jackson's forces build to defend themselves from the British invasion during the Battle of New Orleans?
earthworks
commerce
economic dealings, such as buying and selling
What was the impact of the closing of the Second Bank of the United States?
economic depression of 1837
Secretary of War __________ received orders to track down John Wilkes Booth and bring him to trial.
edwin stanton
The Electoral College was created for the following reasons. (Select all that apply.)
eligible voters were not well informed - modes of communication were slow in the 18th century - literacy rates were not high
The __________ urged all Union armies to assist in liberating the slaves.
emancipation proclamation
In response to British naval restrictions on American merchants, the US Congress passed the Jefferson-sponsored __________ Act of 1807.
embargo
Native American tribes who resented __________ onto their territory would attack any mountain men whom they caught on their tribal lands.
encroachment
antagonist
enemy; one that opposes another
locomotive
engine that powers a train
How did the Embargo Act of 1807 impact the affected nations? (Select all that apply.)
england had food shortages & unsold goods - france made a trade deal with America
aggrandizement
enhancement of power, wealth, ego, or position
What was Martin Van Buren's suggestion to begin rebuilding during the depression?
establish an independent treasury
Whig party
established in response to Andrew Jackson's presidency, a political party that believed in a strong federal presence in response to national issues
In April of 1865, how did President Andrew Johnson anger many of his constituents?
established lenient policies towards S. states
Stephen Douglas believed Americans should accept slavery as a necessary __________.
evil
Monopoly
exclusive control of a product or service
interstate
existing or occurring between states especially in the US
Polk promised in his campaign that in his first term he would __________ the United States to the Pacific Ocean.
expand
Marshall is credited with __________ judicial power during his tenure as chief justice.
expanding
enumerated powers
expressly listed
The United States Constitution grants citizens a limited number of rights, which are all listed in the Bill of Rights.
false
Virginia Plan
favored larger states in the new federal government, laid out two-house (bicameral) legislature, and created the executive and judicial branches
When the Hartford Convention met on December 15, 1814, all the members of the convention were from the __________ Party.
federalist
In 1823, the Mexican emperor, Agustin de Iturbide, was overthrown and replaced by a group of __________ who used their new authority to write a constitution.
federalists
nostalgia
feeling sentimental about the past, often with a desire to return to the past or to return home; homesickness
disincentives
financial disadvantages established to discourage people from doing something
Settlers in the southern colonies were initially attracted to this region with the hope of __________.
finding gold
Which Southern faction called for immediate secession?
fire-eaters
After the __________, it was clear that the Union Army's medical personnel were having difficulty organizing the transport of the wounded to local hospitals.
first battle of the bull run
nativists
followers of a movement in the 1800s in which native inhabitants were favored over immigrants
Why did some Americans decide to head westward? (Select all that apply.)
for easy land ownership - to seek scientific discoveries
Which of the following best explains the ruling of the Slave Trade Act of 1807?
forbade slaves to enter US *NOT* forbade slave trade within US
ratification
formal validation of a proposed law
secede
formally withdraw from a government
cohesive
forming a united whole
One factor that worked in Van Buren's favor during the election of 1836 was a Whig Party ticket that was split between __________ candidates.
four
The Louisiana Purchase involved the countries of the United States and __________.
france
independent
free from outside control
The circuit rider represented the ideal of civilization to those people who were living on the harsh __________.
frontier
John Jacob Astor started his fortune in the __________ industry.
fur
The purpose of camp meetings was to __________.
gain supporters an recruit new religious members
The peace agreement made by Lee and Grant became known as the __________. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
gentleman's agreement
President Lincoln shared his belief that the Civil War was not only a struggle for preservation of the Union, but also a fight for human equality in the __________.
gettysburg address
transcontinental
going across a continent
hard currency
gold or silver coinage
What hastened California's admission into the Union as the 31st state in 1850?
gold rush
_____ websites tend to be the most creditable and are safe information sources.
government ( .gov )
To help stop inflation, in 1789 Congress authorized the exchange of continentals for __________.
government bonds
avarice
greed
contingency
group preparing for battle
potshots
gunshots that are fired in a careless way or at an easy target
supremacy
having more power or authority than other individuals or groups
How did Samuel Slater revolutionize American textile manufacturing? (Select all that apply.)
he brought knowledge of british textile skills - he built many textile plants in new england
Which of the following reasons made George Washington a good choice for the position of president of the United States?
he did not want to hold the position for long
How did Benjamin Franklin's changes to the Connecticut Compromise lead to the passage of the Constitution?
he ensured that the upper house had equal representation in congress
What is the best reason as to why Tyler was not reelected as president?
he had no political party to support him
Why did Napoleon want to sell his North American territory to the United States?
he had run out of money
Which of the following mistakes made by James Fannin most likely caused Goliad's defenders to be captured by their Mexican pursuers?
he insisted the oxen needed an hour to graze before the group could continue escaping
Why was living with the Aulds a turning point in Frederick Douglass's life?
he learned to read and write
How did President Polk propose that the United States could offer aid to the Mormon group?
he offered to employ mormons to help defendthe west
How did President Jackson restrict the power of the Second Bank of the United States prior to the end of its charter?
he ordered the withdrawal of all US deposits from the bank
How did Tecumseh promote cooperation among Native Americans?
he traveled throughout native villages seeking support
Which incident most immediately led Tecumseh to wage war?
he was angered by the treaty of fort wayne
Southern Democrats argued the Fourteenth Amendment hadn't allowed __________ to be a citizen long enough to hold office. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
hiram reveals
What personal weakness did General Rall possess that the Continental Army exploited?
his drinking problem
Congress responded by passing the Alien and Sedition Acts to control political dissent and limit political participation of which population?
immigrants
The legislative branch can check the power of the judicial branch by __________.
impeaching judges
hampered
impeded progress, delayed
representatives
in a representative democracy, those who are elected to be the voice of citizens from their districts to the government
Which of these choices best represents the political philosophy Jefferson valued above all?
individual rights and freedom
civil liberties
individual rights and freedoms that protect all citizens and cannot be taken away even by the government that guarantees them
The Articles of Confederation were exposed as an ineffective governing system because __________.
individual states could ignore the United States government
invalid
ineffective or nonbinding
How did the Corps of Discovery impact the United States?
info they brought back helped work towards migrating west
Jefferson was a strict constructionist of the Constitution, meaning he followed the document to the letter while not believing in any room for what?
interpretation
Fort Sumter would not fall under Union attack again until April of 1863 when Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont and Union troops attempted a naval attack with __________ warships.
ironclad
Which position most identifies Jefferson's stance on foreign affairs?
isolationism, stay neutral
What was the significance of the Alamo?
it became a symbol of heroic resistance to oppression against impossible odds
What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?
it buoyed American Confidence after the war of 1812
What was the ramification for having an excessive amount of continentals in circulation?
it caused monetary inflation
Which most accurately examines the significance of the decision in Marbury v. Madison?
it established the judicial review process, which created a balance of power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government
Consider the following invention from the First Industrial Revolution era. steamboat - form of transportation invented in the United States by John Fitch in 1787 Which option explains how this invention contributed to the role of the United States as an emerging world power?
it improved shipping efficiency of goods along waterways, which bolstered both domestic and international trading
What effect did the Royal Navy's strategy of impressment have on the War of 1812?
it increased the size of the royal navy
What impact did the Hartford Convention have on American politics?
it led to the demise of the federalist party
What was the impact of the Hartford Convention?
it led to the end of Federalist Party
What was the effect of Britain's mass production of textiles?
it made the cost of clothing cheaper
What was the significance of the Battle of Queenston?
it proved that both the British and the American armies were unprepared for war
What impact did the Erie Canal have on the United States?
it provided a source of transportation for goods and people
What was the significance of the Battle of Baltimore?
it rallied American Support for the war after the destruction of Washington D.C.
Which option most accurately identifies the significance of the Cumberland Road?
it set a precedent for America to build more roads to facilitate westward expansion
What was notable about Elmira Prison?
it was a tent city in a place known for its harsh winters
Which is a reason that supporters approved of Seward's purchase?
it was important to maintain friendly relations with russia, great economic beliefs could be gained from this purchase
Which of the following terms did Mexico have to fulfill under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
it would cede 525,000 square miles of land to the United States
As Jackson was losing cabinet members, he still took advice from close friends and advisors, who were known collectively as the "__________."
kitchen cabinet
territory
land considered to be a country's possession
Constitutional Convention
later name for Philadelphia Convention, which eventually became known for the final document its delegates pronounced
President James Madison ordered Andrew Jackson to __________.
lead the war efforts in the southern area of the United States
precedents
legal or political decisions that serve as rules for future similar cases
Which branch of government is the first to receive an amendment to the Constitution?
legislative
Before the results of the election of 1860, a special session of the South Carolina __________ was called in the event that Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election.
legislature
concede to admit the truth; to give in imminent about to happen at any moment infantry soldiers who travel and fight on foot pitched characterized by intense and violent action routed forced to retreat
lesson 20
In 1831, Garrison started The__________, a stridently abolitionist newspaper.
liberator
According to John Quincy Adams, America's glory is not in dominion, but in __________.
liberty
What did the Republicans of the Early National Period want? (Select all that apply.)
limited participation in government to certain qualified citizens - private property protections, including for slaves - a stronger state government
What is the most likely reason Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is so memorable?
lincoln chose words for maximum impact and used them sparingly
In the Battle of Gettysburg, what three hills did the Union soldiers retreat to? (Select all that apply.)
little round top, culps hill, cemetery ridge
What happened the second time that President Johnson tried to fire Edwin Stanton?
locked himself in his office and refused to leave
William Henry Harrison is remembered for which two remarkable facts? (Select all that apply.)
longest inaugural speech - shortest presidential term
inferior
lower in status or rank
pneumonia
lung inflammation caused by a bacterial or viral infection
courier
mail carrier
After the first three presidential elections, Federalist and Democratic-Republican party leaders realized that the electoral system could be __________.
manipulated
steam boat
mechanical device that created rotary motion to make manufacturing easier
Of the many denominations begun during this Second Great Awakening, the __________ Episcopal Church achieved particular prominence in America.
methodist
In which colonies was there was a higher prevalence of single men looking to make a living or a new start in life?
middle
benignment
mild
militia
military forces created from the civilian population to replace a regular army in an emergency
line formation
military maneuver adapted from the medieval wall shield formation
The killing of McCrea led to which of the following?
more colonists joining the Patriots, the British defeat at Saratoga
Solidarity
mutual support, fellowship, and agreement
During the election of 1856, James Buchanan sought the vote of __________.
native northerners - whigs
Two days after Austria took control of Herzegovina and Bosnia, many prominent Serbian officials formed a secret society called Narodna Odbrana, otherwise known as the __________. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
natural defense society
Locke's Two Treatises of Civil Government brought forth the ideas of social contract and the __________ of man.
natural rights
idyllic
naturally beautiful and peaceful
neutrality
neither helping nor harming either party or side; impartial
What are the powers of the executive branch? (Select all that apply)
nominations of justices - veto of powers
Monroe's Doctrine was most important because it delivered the strong message that America was __________.
not a country to be colonized and overtaken by European or other foreign countries
The Monroe Doctrine was most important because it delivered the strong message that America was __________.
not a country to be colonized and overtaken by European or other foreign countries
isolationist
not engaging in the affairs of others; self-contained
During the Nullification Crisis, Calhoun argued that states can __________ federal laws that they deem to be unconstitutional.
nullify
domestic
occurring in a particular country
Federalism refers to the political concept __________.
of a covenant binding together a group
sociological
of or relating to the study of society, social institutions, or social relationships
ratification
official agreement, usually reached through a vote
ratification
official confirmation, usually through voting and/or signing
During the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant first led the __________ Volunteers, but he later became the commanding Union general and a war hero.
ohio
When was the secret Treaty of Velasco set to be released?
once all the stipulations of the public treaty had been met
Under the Articles of Confederation, the Confederation Congress was the primary governing body; it consisted of __________ houses(s) in which each state had one vote.
one
pet bank
one of a number of banks owned by friends of Andrew Jackson which were given the rights to store government funds after the Second Bank of the United States closed its doors
The Whig Party platform supported __________.
one-term presidency, a national bank, high tariffs
indentured
operating under a binding agreement; historically, the state of being under a contract by which a person agrees to work for a set period in exchange for passage to a colony
writ
order from a government power
bank notes
paper money consisting of a bank's promissory notes to pay a specified sum on demand
Each of the subtopics that connect to the thesis statement will be a separate _____.
paragraph
How did the US Congress attempt to ease the concerns of Southerners over slavery?
passing legislation
nationalism
patriotic feelings or principles
Treaty of Ghent
peace settlement between the United States and Great Britain that ended the War off 1812
Which of the following were some of Jefferson's inventions? (Select all that apply.)
pedometer, swivel chair, hideaway bed
reconstruction
period after the cessation of hostilities in the Civil War where the Southern states rejoined the Union and were economically, socially, and politically reconstructed
abolitionist
person who favors ending a practice such as slavery
coercion
persuasion through the use of force or threats
Using someone else's work without giving credit is called _____.
plagiarism
The Fourteenth Amendment was successfully used to challenge racial discrimination in __________.
plessy vs board of education
third estate
poor, working-class French citizens with few rights and high taxes
centralized
power and authority placed in a central organization
resulting powers
powers resulting from the application of other powers from the Constitution
impressment
practice of kidnapping sailors and forcing them to serve in the navy
General Santa Anna tried to disguise himself as a __________ in the Mexican army.
private
General Santa Anna tried to disguise himself as a(n) __________ in the Mexican army.
private
privateer
private individual authorized by the government to attack enemy vessels
levying
process of the government imposing taxes or fees
In 1841, Tyler signed the Pre-Emption Act, which allowed single individuals to stake claim to __________ land and purchase it from the government.
public
propoganda
published material designed to persuade the public's ideas about a matter
During Reconstruction, Stevens was a proponent for __________ the South.
punishing
Examining the author's _____ will lead to a better understanding of the source material and its impact.
purpose
eloquence
quality of being fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
arbitrarily
randomly, illogically; legislation not based on legal precedent
Astor built his wealth in several ways, including making investments in __________.
real estate
On March 2, 1867, Congress passed the __________ Act, which would be supported by three related acts.
reconstruction
The __________ created a power vacuum by taking away the vote from Confederate sympathizers.
reconstruction act of 1867
Based upon __________, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention wanted to ensure that the rights, liberties, and freedoms that Great Britain had refused to acknowledge were safeguarded in the United States.
reformation theology - enlightenment ideas
abstained
refrained from doing
American diplomats and the American people were outraged with the French because of the __________.
refusal of the three French diplomats to meet with American diplomats in Paris
Louisiana Territory
region in North America stretching from New Orleans to the Great Lakes and from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
ether
regions of space
ominous
relating to an omen; signs that point to events ending badly
transatlantic
relating to crossing the Atlantic Ocean
Which of the following characteristics is not associated with the American Romanticism movement?
reliance on reason
Using his immense popularity, Ulysses S. Grant decided to enter the race for the __________ presidential nomination. Which option correctly completes the sentence?
republican
The __________ arose in the wake of the 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act, which had allowed new territories to decide the slavery question for themselves.
republicans
labor-intensive
requiring a great amount of work
Alexander Hamilton believed that __________ powers emerge from the whole mass of the powers of the government and from the nature of political society.
resulting
What was the purpose of the American Colonization Society?
return slaves back to Africa as a form of emancipation
Why was the Civil War a turning point for women?
revolutionized roles and jobs for woman
deserters
runaways; those who have abandoned a responsibility
Which country and the United States signed a treaty that allowed the Alaskan Territory to be purchased for the price of $7.2 million, or 2 cents per acre?
russia
Labor unions and activists have used the Thirteenth Amendment to argue for __________.
safer working conditions, shorter work days, better treatment by the countries
What elements led Andrew Jackson to live out his dream of paying off the national debt to the Second Bank of the United States? (Select all that apply.)
sale of government land - tariff of 1833
Sherman's __________ worked to demoralize the South.
scorched-earth policy
blockade
sealing off a place to prevent entering or leaving
blockade
sealing off a place to prevent things from entering or leaving
Which position did James Madison serve in the Jefferson administration?
secretary of state
Which options identify George Washington's contributions to the presidency? (Select all that apply.)
set a precedent for the two-term presidency & he established executive offices, creating the presidential cabinet
doctrine
set of beliefs held by a group
Why did Dolley Madison refuse to evacuate the capital immediately?
she couldn't carry everything she wanted to save by herself
Shays Rebellion
showed the ineffectiveness of the Articles of Confederation by exposing national government weaknesses
The __________ was a result of the XYZ affair.
signing of Jay's Treaty
What issue led Lincoln to gaining national exposure?
slavery
Which issue was not addressed once the Connecticut Compromise brought together the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
slavery
The conclusion displays the importance of the topic on the modern day _____.
society
martyr
someone who is willing to die for a belief or principle
In 1779, Cornwallis gained command of the British Army's __________ Campaign.
southern
Why was the Three-Fifths Compromise necessary? (Select all that apply.)
southerners feared they'd be taxed twice if each slave were counted as property as well as part of the population - northerners believed that if slaves were counted as part of the population, then the southern states would dominate the House of Representatives
What was the regional reaction to the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
southerners were pleased, while northerners were outraged
delegated powers
specifically assigned
compromise
ssettlement of a dispute with each side making concessions
As a member of Parliament, Cornwallis voted against the __________ in 1765 and warned his colleagues against taxing the American settlements.
stamp act
Colonists believed that they could exert more control over their fate if power was restricted at the __________ level.
state
The newly formed Democratic-Republican Party believed in the need to support political power at the __________ level.
state
The conflict over __________ led to the first political parties.
state and federal powers
maxims
statements of general truth or rule of conduct
According to Thomas Jefferson, any powers not expressly delegated to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for the __________.
states - people
The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the __________.
states in rebellion
John C. Calhoun is generally credited with coining the phrase "__________" in his arguments against the federal government interfering with the practice of slavery in the South.
states' rights
peculiar
strange or unusual
The Republicans of the Early National Period wanted a __________.
stronger state government, allowing only certain qualified citizens to participate in government, and protection of private property
The thesis statement will contain three elements that connect to your _____.
subtopics
Which principles were parts of Jacksonian Democracy? (Select all that apply.)
suffrage for white males, laisezz-fair economics, manifest dynasty (https://courseplayer.avalearning.com/nweb/VideoTranscripts/SS201_AHA_U3_L11_Jacksonian_Democracy_Transcript_Final.pdf)
provisions
supply of needed items such as food and survival gear
philanthropist
a compassionate person who promotes the welfare of others
confederacy
an alliance of peoples or groups
reservation
an area of land in the US that is kept separate as a place for Native Americans to live
What was the Wilmot Proviso?
an attempt to ban slavery from any new territories entering the union
lame duck
an elected official whose time in office will soon end
abolition
an ending, termination, eradication, or removal
FAMINE
an extreme shortage of food
anaconda
an extremely large snake related to the boa constrictor that feeds by strangling its prey
ecletic
an inclusive mixture of diverse types of things or people
intuition
an inner understanding based on feeling or instinct, not rational thought
embargo
an official ban prohibiting a country from a specific activity, such as trade
adversary
an opponent in a conflict
John Riley was branded with the letter __________ on his face.
"D" for "deserter"
T/F true
"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written as an account of the Battle of Baltimore.
Which quote from Jefferson's Inaugural Address cites his attempt to reunite a politically split nation?
"We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists"
Virginia Declaration of RIghts
(1776) document drafted by James Madison proclaiming the inherent rights of men
The American ship named the USS __________ was attacked by the British ship the HMS Leopard off the shores of Norfolk, Virginia, on June 22, 1807.
Chesapeake
John Marshall
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835
What are the two procedures for ratifying and amending the US Constitution? (Select all that apply.)
1) calling for an amendment convention 2) introducing legislation into congress
The Pinckney Plan called for a bicameral legislature; the lower house would be made up of representatives elected by the citizens of each state, with one representative on behalf of every __________ citizens.
1,000
Why did United States representatives believe that it was necessary to change the Articles of Confederation? (Select all that apply.
1/2!!! to address economic difficulties, such as standardization of currency - to provide for means of resolving conflicts between states
What motivated the United States to engage in the War of 1812? (Select all that apply.)
1/2!!!! impressment of American sailors by the British & restrictions imposed on trade by Great Britain
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo affect the Mexican government? (Select all that apply.)
1/2!!!! loss of high volumes of land - loss of religious freedom
How many American armies had crossed the international boundary line into Canada, and were driven out.
10
The __________ Amendment made human slavery illegal as well as unconstitutional in the United States.
13
Which amendment banned slavery in the United States?
13th
Which Amendment guarantees individual citizenship regardless of color, race, or previous condition of slavery or involuntary servitude?
14
Which Amendments are commonly referred to as the "Reconstruction Amendments?" (Select all that apply.)
15th 13th 14th
When was Texas annexed to the United States?
1845
Women's suffrage became a reality in the United States with the ratification of the __________ Amendment in 1920.
19th
McClellan fervently defended his Civil War decisions in his autobiography McClellan's Own Story, published __________ years after his death.
2
On October 16, 1859, Brown and a group of __________ men, made up of five blacks and 16 whites, met in the town of Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
21
The Indian Removal Act opened up __________ million acres of land in the South for settlement by whites.
25
true
A major role that women took on during the Civil War was serving as spies.
After the Battle at Bunker Hill, Knox helped move a(n) __________ force more than 300 miles.
Artillery
How are electors for the Electoral College determined in each state?
A state gets as many electoral votes as the number of its senators and representatives
true
After his presidency, Grant was destitute and needed to write his memoirs for money.
Who believed that resulting powers emerge from the whole mass of the powers of the government and from the nature of political society?
Alexander Hamilton
Why did the United States align with Great Britain rather than France after the passage of the Constitution?
Alexander Hamilton sought to align with Great Britain for economic reasons
Which Henry Clay program did President Adams want to continue supporting?
American Way
Texians
American residents of the Mexican-held region of Texas before independence
war hawks
Americans advocating for war
Why was there a backlash against the Federalist Party after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent?
Americans believed the Federalist Party wanted to secede from the United States
Why was the nickname the "Nationalists" deemed unfitting for the Federalist Party?
Americans were wary of creating a system of government similar to the british
Hamilton believed that when the central government absorbed the national debt from the Revolutionary War, __________.
Americans would recognize the overall power of the central government
In 1841, John Quincy Adams defended the African slaves of the __________ in the Supreme Court.
Amistad
Who was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
During which of the following battles did Clara Barton serve? (Select all that apply.)
Antietam & Federicksburg
The first document that created a national government in the United States was the __________.
Articles of Confederation
What was the name of the group of men who traveled to the source of the Missouri River on fur-trapping expeditions?
Ashley's Hundred
What happened after President Jackson pulled federal funds out of the Second Bank?
Banks defaulted on their notes
Who trained colonial troops at Valley Forge?
Baron von Steuben
Which battle ended the Mexican-American War?
Battle for Mexico City
Which battle became known as the "turning point of the American Revolution" because it gave Americans new hope that they could defeat the British?
Battle of Saratoga
T/F true
Before the election of 1789, Washington had gone into retirement.
At the Battle of Saratoga, General __________ was able to break the British line on the enemy's right-hand flank.
Benedict Arnold
Who revived the Connecticut Compromise to allow the states to choose their delegates for the upper house (Senate)?
Benjamin Franklin
__________ revived the Connecticut Compromise to allow the states to choose their delegates for the upper house (Senate).
Benjamin Franklin
Dr. __________ was appointed to head the Continental Army's medical department and saw to the health of the troops, including dictating the army's smallpox inoculation policies.
Benjamin Rush
Fearing that smallpox would eradicate the majority of the Continental Army, Dr. __________ began to inoculate troops by vaccinating them with a small sample of the disease.
Benjamin Rush
__________ was appointed to head the Continental Army's medical department and see to the health of the troops, including dictating the army's smallpox inoculation policies.
Benjamin Rush
After the ratification of the Constitution, James Madison submitted the __________ to the states to protect people's civil liberties.
Bill of Rights
On May 14, 1832, __________, accompanied by over 1,000 dissident Native Americans representing several tribes, marched to Illinois and reentered the territory with the intention of reclaiming their lands.
Black Hawk
John Brown earned a reputation for his antislavery protests during which time period?
Bleeding Kansas
T/F true
Britain's Southern Campaign was a failure.
Who won the Battle of Queenston Heights?
British
T/F true
British debt after the French and Indian War led to increased taxation in the colonies.
congreve rockets
British weapon designed by William Congreve
Which event became a symbol for the differences between abolitionists and slave owners?
Brooks-Sumner affair
true
By the election of 1868, some state congresses elected African Americans for the first time in United States history.
Which of the following territories was Father Kino known for discovering? (Select all that apply.)
CA - AZ
What did John C. Calhoun argue during the Nullification Crisis?
Calhoun argued that states can nullify federal laws that they deem to be unconstitutional
At the onset of the War of 1812, the American strategy was to attack the British territory of __________.
Canada
Ten American armies had crossed the international boundary line into __________, and all were driven out.
Canada
T/F true
Catholics who served in the US Army experienced passive forms of religious intolerance.
legislation
Congress debating and discussing proposed laws and amendments
The __________ Road was significant because it highlighted the need for America to build more roads to enable the increasing westward movement of settlers.
Cumberland
T/F true
Daniel Shays was pardoned for his role in Shays's Rebellion.
Which senator seized the chance to reject the notion of states' rights to nullification?
Daniel Webster
Father Kino was a Spanish priest who explored the Sonoran __________.
Desert
t/f true
Despite McClellan's victory at Antietam, Lincoln dismissed him when he chose not to pursue the fleeing Confederate troops.
T/F false
Dolley Madison refused to evacuate the capital immediately because she wanted to symbolize strength to Washington's residents.
The Continental Army had to march from its landing site to the town of Trenton.
Durham boats
false
During the Civil War, Hiram Revels organized two African American regiments in Mississippi.
true
During the Civil War, the inhaler was invented to prevent wasted chloroform.
T/F true
During the Civil War, when Texas seceded, Governor Houston was removed when he refused to swear loyalty to the Confederacy.
T/F false
During the election of 1828, Jackson upheld the idea that a tariff on imported goods was a benefit to southerners.
T/F false
During the winter at Valley Forge, the Spanish signed an alliance with the Continental Army to aid in the fight against Great Britain.
cotton gin
Eli Whitney
What legislation was passed in response to British naval restrictions on American merchants?
Embargo Act of 1807
During Slater's apprenticeship, which country outlawed exporting machinery and prevented skilled mill laborers from migrating?
England
What political party members attended the Hartford Convention on December 15, 1814?
Federalist
true
Fighting from foxholes and trenches replaced the human-wall concept.
What territory did President Monroe task Jackson with taking from Spain?
Florida
What did General Howe report to the British Parliament after the Battle of Bunker Hill?
Foreign troops would be needed to fight the colonists
What became the symbol of one of the last hurdles to sovereignty for Southern states?
Fort Sumter
Before becoming the fourth chief justice of the US Supreme Court, John Marshall served as a diplomat to __________.
France
Which group rose to oppose the Whigs and the Democrats during the Election of 1848?
Free-Soilers
During the winter at Valley Forge, the __________ signed an alliance with the Continental Army to aid it in its fight against Great Britain.
French
Albert Gallatin
French immigrant and Jeffersonian Democrat elected to US Senate and served as Secretary of Treasury for years
T/F false
Garrison closed The Liberator in 1865 after the Fourteenth Amendment had ended slavery.
t/f false
Garrison only closed The Liberator in 1865 once the Fourteenth Amendment had ended slavery.
steam locomotive
George Stephenson
Who provided the first historical mention of the Underground Railroad?
George Washington
What country supplied King George III with 30,000 Hessian troops?
Germany
John Quincy Adams was elected president with the support of __________.
Henry Clay
Who were the most prominent advocates for war with Britain? (Select all that apply.)
Henry Clay & John C. Calhoun
_________ served as secretary of war under the Articles of Confederation and held the same position in Washington's first cabinet.
Henry Knox
T/F false
Henry Knox served as secretary of war in Jefferson's first cabinet.
Most of the German troops who served in the American Revolution came from the principality of __________.
Hess Castle
canal
How did Henry Clay and other legislators help protect American manufacturers?
true
In 1838, Thaddeus Stevens became an abolitionist
T/F false
In foreign affairs, President Washington discouraged long-term international alliances because he knew these agreements could be broken at any time.
T/F true
In foreign affairs, President Washington discouraged long-term international alliances because he knew these agreements could be broken at any time.
T/F true
In his inaugural address, Jefferson portrayed Republican ideals of a strong state government.
false
In the North and the South, draft laws were extremely successful at recruiting men for the army.
What was the importance of the Oregon Trail?
It enabled the largest-scale migration of American into the West
What was the significance of the Battle of Baltimore?
It was a needed victory after the burning of Washington, DC.
T/F true
It was only through US Supreme Court cases that the Constitution was not only established as the supreme law of the land, but re-enforced as such.
T/F false
Jackson achieved all of the principles of Jacksonian Democracy during his presidency.
T/F false
Jackson's underlying reason for clearing out his presidential cabinet was to create more power for himself, perhaps even a dictatorship.
On June 5, 1846, Jesse Little was able to meet with President __________ to share with him his concerns for the migrating Mormon pioneers.
James K. Polk
What led to the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The british spotted fortifications by militiamen on Breed's Hill
T/F true
Liberia was established as a home for freed slaves who were shipped back to Africa.
Why was debating Stephen Douglas a good idea for Lincoln?
Lincoln would gain national exposure
false
Lincoln's Reconstruction plan called for 50 percent of each state's 1860 voters to take a pledge of allegiance swearing that they did not willingly aid the rebellion.
Which Mexican politician moved to Texas to support the independence movement after learning Santa Anna became Mexico's dictator?
Lorenzo de Zavala
Jane McCrea was a __________.
Loyalist
Who argued against including women's suffrage in the Declaration of Sentiments?
Lucretia Mott
Sir Edward Coke's four-volume publication, Laws of England, analyzed the rights given in the __________.
Magna Carta
The belief that the United States should stretch from coast to coast is called __________.
Manifest Destiny
T/F true
Manifest destiny shaped the attitudes of United States citizens by feeding into Americans' beliefs of superiority.
false
Many Northerners were offended by the extravagant spending of the newly wealthy because they believed that the wealth should be spread around.
Which influential Supreme Court case established judicial review as a power of the judicial branch?
Marbury v. Madison
Which influential Supreme Court case established judicial review as a power of the judicial branch?
Marbury vs. Madison
Who became the first foreign dignitary to address the United States Congress?
Marquis de Lafayette
Who was the first person to consider the establishment of an independent treasury system?
Martin Van Buren
Seen as a Regulator leader, Shays tried to negotiate peace with __________ in 1786.
Massachusetts
Which case centered on the jurisdiction of the federal government within the boundaries of the individual states.
McCulloch v. Maryland
__________ helped establish a method for interpreting the Constitution and strengthened the authority of the United States government.
McCulloch v. Maryland
Tejanos
Mexican residents of southern Texas; still a term describing Texan-Mexican-American culture
What impact did the Second Great Awakening have on western expansion?
Missionaries inspired by the Second Great Awakening spread the word on the western frontier
Which document served as a precedent for establishing American foreign policy?
Monroe Doctrine
T/F true
Much of the Battle of Bunker Hill actually took place on Breed's Hill.
What compelled Frederick Douglass to share the story of his life?
NOT!! douglass realized that the publication of his life story would provide good income
How did the legal opinion of John Marshall shape the US government?
NOT!! it established a regulatory system for political parties to prevent them from gaining too much power
Which option most accurately assesses the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in relation to the era of westward expansion?
NOT!! it fostered the development of industry in south
When the Constitution was ratified in 1787, Hamilton's primary aims were to __________.
NOT!! promote trade among different sections of the country and allow states to issue and regulate the value of their own currency
Review the reasoning from Hamilton's National Bank argument. It is not denied that there are implied as well as express powers, and that the former are as effectually delegated as the latter. And for the sake of accuracy it shall be mentioned, that there is another class of powers which may be properly denominated resulting powers. It will not be doubted that if the United States should make a conquest of any of the territories of its neighbours, they would possess sovereign jurisdiction over the conquered territory. This would rather be a result from the whole mass of the powers of the government & from the nature of political society, than a consequence of either of the powers specially enumerated. Which option denotes the enumerated power that Hamilton identifies as the Constitutional basis for the federal government's resulting authority to create a national bank?
NOT!!!! to establish a uniform rule of naturalization and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States
Why was military protection needed while negotiations for Texas annexation were occurring?
NOT!!!! to halt skirmishes among Texians who did not want annexation
During the Mexican-American War, __________ helped fight for a free California.
NOT!!!!! James K Polk
The United States believed that the capture of __________ would lead to an end of the Mexican-American War.
NOT!!!!! Santa Anna
Who was the ruler of France at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon Bonaparte
T/F true
Nat Turner attempted a slave rebellion because abolitionists incited him to action.
During the American Revolution, the British Army paid bounties to __________ for attacking Patriots.
Native Americans
T/F true
Native Americans became reliant on Europeans due to the introduction of brass kettles, iron knives, and other metal tools.
A year after the first publication of The Liberator, Garrison created a group called the __________.
New England Anti-Slavery Society
Why did the British choose to attack the United States at the site of New Orleans?
New Orleans was the gateway to the interior of the western frontier.
During the election, Lincoln made a concentrated effort to seek the __________, the voting base for Douglas.
Northern Democrat Vote
true
Northern public reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation led many to see the war as a call for freedom.
__________ believed if slaves were counted as part of the population, then they should be taxed accordingly.
Northerners
false
On August 12, 1867, President Johnson suspended Edwin Stanton from his position as secretary of the treasury.
T/F false
On December 30, 1853, the Treaty of La Mesilla transferred 45,000 square miles of land below the southern border of Oregon Territory to the United States in exchange for a payment of $15 million.
t/f true
On October 16, 1859, John Brown and a group of 21 men, made up of five blacks and 16 whites, met in the town of Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
T/F true
One of the reasons for the creation of the United States Constitution was to prevent states from conducting trade with foreign nations.
Britain proposed the splitting of the __________ Territory along the 49th parallel.
Oregon
Which ruling made Fort George revert back to American rule?
Oregon Treaty
The Seminole leader who led his warriors to victory over the US Army in the Second Seminole War was named __________.
Osceola
The Seminole leader who led his warriors to victory over the US Army in the Second Seminole War was named __________.
Osceolo
Which company was established by John Jacob Astor?
Pacific Fur Company
The first official battle of the war occurred at __________ in Texas on May 8, 1846.
Palo Alto
The 1783 Treaty of __________ was the document that officially ended the American Revolution.
Paris
T/F true
Part of the American System was to build roads and canals to allow for the easy transportation of goods from one part of the country to another.
Which plans most favored the larger states, as they would be represented more heavily in the national government? (Select all that apply.)
Pinckney Plan - Virginia Plan
What is the main reason James K. Polk was able to claim an election victory over Clay?
Polk was able to adapt his campaign to fit the wishes of the people
What is the main reason James K. Polk was able to claim an election victory over Henry Clay?
Polk was able to adapt his campaign to fit the wishes of the people.
T/F true
Popular sovereignty was a twist on words to indicate that states had the right to choose slavery.
T/F true
President Jackson supported the Second Bank of the United States.
senate
President Jackson was censured by the United States __________ for his decision to allow the Second Bank of the United States' charter to lapse.
false
President Lincoln believed that concentrating on winning the election of 1864 was more important than concentrating on the war.
Oregon Trail
Route was begun as a series of trails created by Native Americans | 2. Fur traders expanded the trails for trading purposes | 3. Trails became interconnected starting in 1811 | 4. Missionaries began using the Oregon Trail in the 1830s | 5. Eastern migration began in the 1840s as a result of political and economic events | 6. Large-scale migration began in 1843, with a wagon train of 800 people | 7. Mormons used potions of the Oregon Trail to escape persecution in 1847 | 8. Discovery of gold in 1848, was another reason for mass migration.
Impressment was critical to the strength and survival of the __________.
Royal Navy in the world
Whose guidance helped the Lewis and Clark expedition avoid hostility from native tribes and the risk of starvation?
Sacagawea
was the unofficial policy adopted by the British government to relax the enforcement of laws meant to maintain control over the American colonies.
Salutary Neglect
What strategy did General Sam Houston have in fighting the Texas Revolution? Why did it work?
Sam Houston attacked the Mexican forces at San Jacinto while they were taking their afternoon fiesta. Because the Mexican troops were napping, they were confused and displaced while Sam Houston's troops overcame them. They did not have guns ready, were not in position, etc.
telegraph
Samuel F.B. Morse
What happened after the Battle of Churubusco
Santa Anna and Scott declared a trade
What ended the Battle of Churubusco?
Santa Anna and Scott declared a truce.
The American victory at __________ gave Americans hope that they could defeat the British.
Saratoga
Of the many denominations begun during the __________ Great Awakening, the Methodist Episcopal Church achieved particular prominence in America.
Second
false
Secretary of the Treasury Benjamin Bristow used secret agents to uncover the truth about the people involved in the Indian Ring Scandal.
t/f false
Serving with distinction, Stand Watie rose to the rank of Union brigadier general.
Tecumseh acted as chief of which group?
Shawnee Indians
Which event challenged the strength of the Articles of Confederation?
Shays's Rebellion
true
Sherman's march to the sea employed a type of psychological warfare by demonstrating the Union Army's power over the Confederacy.
T/F true
Simón Bolivar was inspired by the American and French Revolutions.
At the time of the Slave Trade Act, which best demonstrates people's attitudes toward slavery?
Slaves were seen as a pest to society
Why did the abolition of the Slave Trade Act find support in the South?
Southerners had a self-sustaining resource
What was the regional reaction to the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Southerners were pleased, while Northerners were outraged.
conquistadors
Spanish explorers whose goal was the conquest of new lands and peoples and the acquisition of riches
__________ drew up a plan to send a few warriors into the enemy's camp during the night to assassinate Governor Harrison.
Tenskwatawa
Tecumseh was killed on October 5, 1813, in the Battle of the__________, in a region just over the Canadian border.
Thames
false
The Battle of Gettysburg was essentially a Confederate victory because it prevented Lincoln from being reelected.
T/F true
The British Army's Southern Campaign plan was to recruit southern Loyalists into the British Army in an attempt to regain control of the middle colonies.
Why was the Battle of Baltimore a significant turning point in the War of 1812?
The British loss at Baltimore would lead to the end of the war.
Why was the Battle of Baltimore a significant turning point in the War of 1812?
The British loss at Baltimore would lead to the end of war
T/F true
The Close Reading method can help determine how different audiences interpret the source material.
T/F false
The Compromise of 1850 established the 30° 30' parallel.
t/f false
The Confederate Army abandoned its position at Burnside's bridge near Antietam Creek because it believed Bloody Lane provided more cover.
T/F false
The Constitution of the United States clearly defined the role of direct and indirect taxation.
T/F false
The Constitution of the United States provides no executive branch.
T/F true
The Continental Army had to march from its landing site to the town of Trenton.
T/F false
The Dutch victory at the Battle of Chesapeake Bay forced the British to withdraw from New York.
T/F true
The First Industrial Revolution began when James Watts's steam engine was adapted for use in a wide variety of machines.
T/F true
The French allegiance with the United States during the American Revolution provided the Continental Army with the support they needed to take on the British.
Why did the New World become known by the name "America"?
The German who made the best-known map of the New World was impressed with Vespucci's discoveries about the land
t/f true
The Indian Removal Act opened up 25 million acres of land in the South for settlement by whites.
How did the introduction of the horse to North America change the Native American way of life?
The Indians could explore and exploit the land more quickly and efficiently
T/F true
The Mexican government was afraid that further American immigration into Texas would lead to a rejection of Mexican ideals and defiance of the Mexican government.
t/f true
The Mexican government was afraid that further American immigration into Texas would lead to a rejection of Mexican ideals and defiance of the Mexican government.
T/F false
The Nat Turner Rebellion almost had a positive effect when the Virginia legislature considered abolishing slavery as a preventive measure.
T/F false
The Philadelphia Convention was called in 1787 to decide how to end Shays's Rebellion.
T/F true
The Thornton Affair led the United States Congress to declare war on Mexico.
Which of the following works influenced the US Bill of Rights? (Select all that apply.)
The Two Treaties of Government & Magna Carta
false
The Union won the Battle of Palmito Ranch.
T/F false
The United States Constitution grants citizens a limited number of rights, which are all listed in the Bill of Rights.
Which most identifies Jefferson's stance on foreign affairs?
The United States should keep to itself
T/F true
The War of 1812 concluded in a stalemate, with both sides withdrawing.
What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?
The amendments constitute the government's recognition of naturally occuring rights and liberties
Which of the following does not describe why settlers may not have been supportive of the Second Bank of the United States?
The bank used specie as its main form of currency
Read the quote from Thomas Jefferson's National Bank argument. "...to take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power, no longer susceptible of any definition." What political viewpoint does Jefferson use to refute the creation of a national bank?
The federal government is overstepping its constitutional limits, which may lead to tyranny
t/f true
The first official battle of the Mexican-American War occurred at Palo Alto in Texas on May 8, 1846.
T/F false
The impact of new industrial inventions transformed the United States from a limited manufacturing center to a thriving agriculture-based economy.
T/F true
The independence of Texas and its annexation as a state by the United States was not formally recognized by the Mexican government until the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in February of 1848.
t/f true
The independence of Texas and its annexation as a state by the United States was not formally recognized by the Mexican government until the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in February of 1848.
Which two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were exposed by Shays's Rebellion? (Select all that apply.)
The national government was not allowed to have a standing government - The national government was subject to all of the states collectively and could not collect funds owed, leading to unfinanced veteran pay back
T/F false
The only matter of real concern during the election of 1808 was the unpopular Alien and Sedition Acts.
What was the main reason the Philadelphia Convention rejected Hamilton's plan?
The plan resembled the British System of government
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The power of US federal authority proved capable of maintaining peace
T/F true
The presidential election of 1824 came down to four Democratic-Republican candidates.
Which points did Chief Justice Roger B. Taney use to justify the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott case?
The property clause of the Constitution, the due process clause of the 5th amendment, & the fact that African Americans were not citizens
Which points did Chief Justice Roger B. Taney use to justify the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott case?
The property clause of the Constitution, the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment, and the fact that African Americans were not citizens.
Mormon Trail
Trail was started to migrate Mormons from Nauvoo, Illinois due to religious persecution | 2. Trail runs from Illinois to present-day Utah using portions of the Santa Fe and California Trails | 3. Migration from Illinois began in 1846 and lasted until 1847 | 4. The Church of Latter-Day Saints began the Perpetual Emigration Fund to fund Mormon migration for the less fortunate.
Tecumseh became a warrior promoting unity, though Shawnee solidarity was lost when Ohio was ceded away in the __________.
Treaty of Greenville
What was the document that officially ended the American Revolution in 1783?
Treaty of Paris
Sources are listed in MLA format with full _____.
URL
When citing sources in MLA format you should include the _____ from your source at the end of each citation.
URL
T/F true
Under the Virginia Plan, members of both houses of the legislature would elect the executive.
After the Battle of Saratoga, the Continental Army settled at __________.
Valley Forge
Washington agreed to add African American troops to the Patriot cause, after spending a winter at what location?
Valley Forge
Where were the training grounds of the Continental Army in December of 1777?
Valley Forge
T/F true
Van Buren was known as the "Little Magician" for his talent of delivering the vote on election day.
Where did General Scott's 12,000-man army land in March of 1847?
Veracruz
Debt left over from the __________ was part of the reason for the founding of the Second Bank of the United States.
War of 1812
The Battle of Tippecanoe served as a preamble to which war?
War of 1812
T/F true
When General Andrew Jackson invaded Florida, his forces pushed the Seminoles farther and farther south.
Daniel Morgan
Who led the Patriots in the Battle of Cowpens?
John Paul Jones
Who was one of the most famous American naval commanders in history?
it reduced the number of British soldiers
Why was the Battle of Cowpens important?
T/F true
William Clark found Sacagawea's services so beneficial that he paid for her son's education.
Who wanted believers from all creeds of Christianity to live and worship freely in his colony?
William Penn
Who proposed the Corwin Amendment in early March of 1861?
William Seward
t/f true
William T. Sherman was an objective military thinker, and his strategy of destroying the South's will to fight on a psychological level stands as a hallmark in modern warfare.
When the Confederacy began firing on Fort Sumter and the Civil War started, __________ served as an immediate advisor to President Abraham Lincoln.
Winfield Scott
Lafayette cornered Cornwallis's troops at __________, helping to end the war.
Yorktown
The Battle of __________ led to the end of the American Revolution
Yorktown
In 1850, __________ forestalled a threatened rebellion in the South by promising to lead the US Army against it.
Zachary Taylor
T/F false
Zavala was praised as a hero in Mexico.
manifest destiny
__________ is the belief that the United States should stretch from coast to coast
Tecumseh
a Shawnee chief of the later 18th-early 19th century
Battle of the Thames
a battle during the War of 1812
What was America's first overseas battle?
a battle with the Barbary pirates to end bribery
ethic
a belief in the perfection of a principle or idea
cabinet
a body of advisors to the president
dark horse
a candidate about whom little is known but still unexpectedly wins an election
Militia
a civilian military group, often organized by local residents
specie
a coin issued by the government as currency
expressed powers
abilities and authority directly outlined in the Constitution (Hamilton here used an older term, "express powers")
implied powers
abilities and authority that can be inferred from the powers that are expressly stated
What are the powers of the judicial branch?
ability to declare laws unconsitutional
After John Quincy Adams lost the presidential election of 1828, he sought to __________.
abolish slavery after being elected to the House of Representatives
Rallying the troops and appealing to public sympathy for __________, Lincoln continued to fight for the Union.
abolition
dictatorship
absolute authority exercised by one individual
viligance
actively keeping careful watch for possible dangers
amend
add or change an official document such as the Constitution
cabinet
advisors to an executive branch
When did Lincoln issue a preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation?
after the battle of Antietam
While men were joining the army, a great number of women were doing their part for the war effort by creating __________ societies.
aid
Tariff of Abominations
also known as the Tariff of 1828; a tax on imported goods to protect American-manufactured goods
Shawnee
an Indian tribe that lived in the region that became Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky
insurrection
an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
Which is the most accurate description of the Fugitive Slave Act
an act that allowed slave owners to search free states for their fugitive slaves
Which of the following is the best description of the Fugitive Slave Act?
an act that allowed slave owners to search free states for their fugitive slaves
pueblo
an adobe building; also a term used for a small Indian or Mexican town in the desert Southwest
reciprocity
an agreement between two groups that allows for each to have the same rights
resolution
an agreement that solves a problem or dispute
submarine
an airtight warship designed to operate underwater