Unit 2 History 2023
What was good about the Canals
It connected the Hudson River with Lake Erie
What was good about the Railroads?
Quick transportation of people and goods across the country
Who invented the steamboat?
Robert Fulton
Who invented the telegraph?
Samuel Morse
What was the battle of New Orleans; Andrew Jackson
The last battle in the War of 1802, a major victory for US
What was the New Orleans port for
access with MS River
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
create laws
What is the role of the Executive Branch
enforce laws
Who won war of 1812
nobody, no land was taken etc
What are unalienable rights?
rights that cannot be taken away
Is it true that the Battles of Saratoga led to France offering military support for the colonists
yes
What amendment was passed to avoid whatever happened at the vote of 1800
12th amendment
Who was Tecumseh?
A Native American chief who fought with the British in the war of 1812
Which of the following options puts the founding documents in correct chronological order? Articles.. Constitution.... Bill of Rights.......
A.C.B. Articles of confederation, constitution, and bill of rights
SE Economy?
Agriculture Based Economy
Midwest economy?
Agriculture based economy
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the most important battle of the American War for Independence?
America's victory led to the French agreeing to helping the American cause
This battle, even though it ended in a draw, inspired new support morale for the Continental Army.
Battle of Monmouth
In protest against the taxes, many colonists ___________ British goods in hopes Britain merchants would lose money.
Boycotted
Why did the Burning of Washington DC occur
Britain and France in a war, captured Washington DC
What were benefits from the Roads, Railroads, and Canals (not the reasons why it was made)
Decreased cost of transporting goods and people and westward expansion was encouraged.
Who invented interchangeable parts
Eli Whitney
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What were the causes of the War of 1812
European wars led to a fight over trade, British impressment of US soldiers, and British supporting Native Americans on the Frontier
What caused Napoleon Bonaparte to lose interest in wanting to keep land in the Americas, and eventually led to him selling the Louisiana Purchase to the United States?
He lost the land of Saint-Domingue (Haiti)
NE Economy?
Industrial based economy
What is the significance of the Louisiana Purchase
It roughly doubled the size of the United States and prompted the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Why did the Louisiana Purchase happen? (trade based answer)
Jefferson didn't want France interfering with trade in the port or New Orleans
What are the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What were the federalists
Loose interpretation for Constitution, Alexander Hamilton, and North/New England/Mid-Atlantic States Power base
What was the Boston Tea Party
Patriot act of rebellion of dumping tea into Boston Harbor
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Said that no European countries could take over any new nations in the Western Hemisphere
What was good about the National Road
Smooth ride and it can be used for profits
What is the group of colonists who decided to speak out and take action against Britain and list their grievances
Sons of Liberty
What were the Demo Repubs
Strict Interpretation of constitution, Thomas Jefferson, and Southern/Western States Power Base
Who was the Prophet?
Tecumseh's brother, told natives to avoid euro life and stay true to tradition
Which of the following is the best reason why the Articles of Confederation failed?
The Articles of Confederation did not allow for the Federal Government to collect taxes
How did slavery grow?
The efficiency of the cotton gin encouraged many slave owners to get more slaves.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The federal government couldn't collect taxes
What was the Treaty of Ghent
This was a peace agreement between the United States and Britain that ended the War of 1812
who won the election of 1800
Tie, House of Representatives for Thomas Jefferson
what is the main purpose for the Declaration of Independence?
To state the reasons the American colonists wanted their separation from England
Which of the following best describes Federalism?
Which of the following best describes Federalism?
What best explains why the Americans won the American Revolution?
With the training of soldiers from Friedrich von Steuben, and the financial support from France, the Americans were able to win this war
How did the Great Compromise help smaller states
by allowing each state, regardless of the population the number of representatives
How did the Great Compromise help large states
by giving them more delegates to the House basked on population
What did Eli Whitney invent?
cotton gin and interchangeable parts
Why did the Louisiana Purchase happen? (farm based answer)
expand us to help with growing population of settlers moving west. Helped with goals for a farming based economy
What was the Judiciary Act of 1801?
expanded federal jurisdiction, eliminated Supreme Court justices' circuit court duties, and created 16 federal circuit court judgeships
why did Thomas Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on their expedition
explore new LA territory and find a water route to the pacific ocean
What is the role of the Judicial Branch
interpret laws
How was the Louisana Purchase good (jefferson POV)
it provided space for farmers and allow trade along MS river
The war of 1812 impacted the Monroe Doctrine by...
it showed harmful effects from governments messing with independent government
What was Jefferson's vision for the American economy
lowered taxes and reduced federation (national gov)
What did the 12 amendment do
make it so that there cant be a tie in a presidental election
Is it true that the Battles of Saratoga led to Mexico offering military support for the colonists
no
What is nationalism?
pride in one's country
What was the Intolerable/Coercive Acts
response by England to punish colonies that closes Boston Harbor and bans all town meetings
What was the Boston Massacre
riot between Redcoats and colonists that results in 5 deaths
Do demo repubs like state control or federal control
state
What did Robert Fulton invent
steamboat
What was the Townshend acts
tax paid to England on all goods imported to the colonies
What was the Stamp Act
tax paid to England on most printed materials in the colonies
What did Samuel Morse invent?
telegraph and morse code
What was the Era of Good Feeling
the peaceful years following the War of 1812
What was the industrial revolution
the transition to widespread use of machinery in production or manufacturing
Why did the US *Feel* they won
they won alot of battles, it made them have pride
Why was the National Road, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the Erie Canal made
to solve the issue of transportation across large distances were very time consuming.
What was the Mississippi River good for (LA purchase)
trade with other countries
