US History A

US History AUS History A

Final Exam ReviewFinal Exam Review

Know the Following:Know the Following:

Location of territories added to the US Location of territories added to the US and when/why they were added.and when/why they were added.

See your map on Manifest Destiny.See your map on Manifest Destiny.

Be able to name the 13 original Be able to name the 13 original colonies.colonies.

Be familiar with these Be familiar with these dates:dates:

1492 – Columbus discovers America1492 – Columbus discovers America 1607 – Jamestown established1607 – Jamestown established 1763 – End of French and Indian War1763 – End of French and Indian War 1775 – American Revolution begins1775 – American Revolution begins 1776 – Declaration of Independence1776 – Declaration of Independence 1783 – American Revolution ends1783 – American Revolution ends 1788 – Constitution ratified1788 – Constitution ratified

Be familiar with these Be familiar with these dates:dates:

1803 – Louisiana Purchase1803 – Louisiana Purchase 1812-1815 – War of 18121812-1815 – War of 1812 1830 1850 – Age of Reform1830 1850 – Age of Reform 1846-1848 – War with Mexico1846-1848 – War with Mexico 1861-1865 – Civil War1861-1865 – Civil War 1865-1876 – Reconstruction1865-1876 – Reconstruction 1876-1900 – New Industrial Age1876-1900 – New Industrial Age 1876-1915 – Age of Immigration1876-1915 – Age of Immigration

Colonist who worked for a Colonist who worked for a specified number of years specified number of years

in exchange for paid in exchange for paid passage to Americapassage to America

Indentured ServantIndentured Servant

Colonist who worked for a Colonist who worked for a specified number of years specified number of years

in exchange for paid in exchange for paid passage to Americapassage to America

Site of the first permanent Site of the first permanent English settlementEnglish settlement

JamestownJamestown

Site of the first permanent Site of the first permanent English settlementEnglish settlement

Columbus believed he had Columbus believed he had reached the East Indiesreached the East Indies

How American Indians How American Indians were namedwere named

Columbus believed he had Columbus believed he had reached the East Indiesreached the East Indies

What motivated Europeans What motivated Europeans to explore the world in the to explore the world in the

1515thth and 16 and 16thth centuries? centuries?

God, gold and gloryGod, gold and glory

What motivated Europeans What motivated Europeans to explore the world in the to explore the world in the

1515thth and 16 and 16thth centuries? centuries?

These people migrated to These people migrated to New England in order to New England in order to

escape religious escape religious persecution.persecution.

PuritansPuritans

These people migrated to These people migrated to New England in order to New England in order to

escape religious escape religious persecution.persecution.

City where the British killed 5 City where the British killed 5 colonists and where the colonists and where the

colonists poured the taxed colonists poured the taxed tea into the Harbor.tea into the Harbor.

Boston, MassachusettsBoston, Massachusetts

City where the British killed 5 City where the British killed 5 colonists and where the colonists and where the

colonists poured the taxed colonists poured the taxed tea into the Harbor.tea into the Harbor.

Site where the first shots of Site where the first shots of the American Revolution the American Revolution

were fired.were fired.

LexingtonLexington

Site where the first shots of Site where the first shots of the American Revolution the American Revolution

were fired.were fired.

Asians reached North Asians reached North America by crossing a land America by crossing a land

bridge located herebridge located here

Bering StraitBering Strait

Asians reached North Asians reached North America by crossing a land America by crossing a land

bridge located herebridge located here

Agreement made by Puritans Agreement made by Puritans on board their ship in which on board their ship in which they agreed to obey their they agreed to obey their

own laws.own laws.

Mayflower CompactMayflower Compact

Agreement made by Puritans Agreement made by Puritans on board their ship in which on board their ship in which they agreed to obey their they agreed to obey their

own laws.own laws.

He brought settlers to the He brought settlers to the colony of Georgiacolony of Georgia

James OglethorpeJames Oglethorpe

He brought settlers to the He brought settlers to the colony of Georgiacolony of Georgia

Laws enacted in the 1600s Laws enacted in the 1600s which enabled England to which enabled England to

tightly control the trading of tightly control the trading of its colonies.its colonies.

Navigation ActNavigation Act

Laws enacted in the 1600s Laws enacted in the 1600s which enabled England to which enabled England to

tightly control the trading of tightly control the trading of its colonies.its colonies.

British policy in the 1700s of British policy in the 1700s of not interfering in the not interfering in the

American colonies’ politics American colonies’ politics and economy as long as they and economy as long as they

were beneficial to the were beneficial to the interests of the British.interests of the British.

Salutary NeglectSalutary Neglect

British policy in the 1700s of British policy in the 1700s of not interfering in the not interfering in the

American colonies’ politics American colonies’ politics and economy as long as they and economy as long as they

were beneficial to the were beneficial to the interests of the British.interests of the British.

Religious movement that Religious movement that emphasized equality of emphasized equality of people so that religion people so that religion

became more democratic became more democratic and indirectly led to the and indirectly led to the

American RevolutionAmerican Revolution

Great AwakeningGreat Awakening

Religious movement that Religious movement that emphasized equality of emphasized equality of people so that religion people so that religion

became more democratic became more democratic and indirectly led to the and indirectly led to the

American RevolutionAmerican Revolution

This is the term used to This is the term used to describe the horrible slave describe the horrible slave voyage to the Americas.voyage to the Americas.

Middle PassageMiddle Passage

This is the term used to This is the term used to describe the horrible slave describe the horrible slave voyage to the Americas.voyage to the Americas.

The difference in value The difference in value between a country’s between a country’s

imports and its exports.imports and its exports.

Balance of TradeBalance of Trade

The difference in value The difference in value between a country’s between a country’s

imports and its exports.imports and its exports.

An economic theory under An economic theory under which a country increases which a country increases its wealth exporting more its wealth exporting more

goods than it imports.goods than it imports.

MercantilismMercantilism

An economic theory under An economic theory under which a country increases which a country increases its wealth exporting more its wealth exporting more

goods than it imports.goods than it imports.

This ended the French and This ended the French and Indian War which was won Indian War which was won

by Britain and stripped by Britain and stripped France of all her claims in France of all her claims in

the New Worldthe New World

Treaty of Paris 1763Treaty of Paris 1763

This ended the French and This ended the French and Indian War which was won Indian War which was won

by Britain and stripped by Britain and stripped France of all her claims in France of all her claims in

the New Worldthe New World

The purpose of this was to The purpose of this was to stop westward expansion stop westward expansion by the colonists and calm by the colonists and calm

the Indian uprisings.the Indian uprisings.

Proclamation of 1763Proclamation of 1763

The purpose of this was to The purpose of this was to stop westward expansion stop westward expansion by the colonists and calm by the colonists and calm

the Indian uprisings.the Indian uprisings.

This pamphlet was written by This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine to help Thomas Paine to help

convince the American convince the American colonists that a complete colonists that a complete

break with Britain was break with Britain was required.required.

Common SenseCommon Sense

This pamphlet was written by This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine to help Thomas Paine to help

convince the American convince the American colonists that a complete colonists that a complete

break with Britain was break with Britain was required.required.

This was a statement of the This was a statement of the reasons for the separation reasons for the separation from Britain. It also stated from Britain. It also stated

that the purpose of that the purpose of government was to secure government was to secure the people their God given the people their God given

rights.rights.

Declaration of Declaration of IndependenceIndependence

This was a statement of the This was a statement of the reasons for the separation reasons for the separation from Britain. It also stated from Britain. It also stated

that the purpose of that the purpose of government was to secure government was to secure the people their God given the people their God given

rights.rights.

This American victory was This American victory was the turning point of the the turning point of the

Revolutionary War.Revolutionary War.

SaratogaSaratoga

This American victory was This American victory was the turning point of the the turning point of the

Revolutionary War.Revolutionary War.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happinessof Happiness

Unalienable RightsUnalienable Rights

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happinessof Happiness

Site of an American victory in Site of an American victory in 1781 as well as the place 1781 as well as the place

where Cornwallis where Cornwallis surrenderedsurrendered

YorktownYorktown

Site of an American victory in Site of an American victory in 1781 as well as the place 1781 as well as the place

where Cornwallis where Cornwallis surrenderedsurrendered

These were general search These were general search warrants issued by court warrants issued by court orders authorizing British orders authorizing British officials to search colonial officials to search colonial

homes, buildings and ships homes, buildings and ships for smuggled goods.for smuggled goods.

Writs of AssistanceWrits of Assistance

These were general search These were general search warrants issued by court warrants issued by court orders authorizing British orders authorizing British officials to search colonial officials to search colonial

homes, buildings and ships homes, buildings and ships for smuggled goods.for smuggled goods.

This was the first internal tax This was the first internal tax and the first direct tax levied and the first direct tax levied by the British on goods and by the British on goods and

services. It required the services. It required the purchase of stamps that purchase of stamps that were to be put on printed were to be put on printed

materials.materials.

Stamp ActStamp Act

This was the first internal tax This was the first internal tax and the first direct tax levied and the first direct tax levied by the British on goods and by the British on goods and

services. It required the services. It required the purchase of stamps that purchase of stamps that were to be put on printed were to be put on printed

materials.materials.

This was a bundle of acts This was a bundle of acts intended to raise revenue, intended to raise revenue,

tighten customs enforcement tighten customs enforcement and assert imperial authority and assert imperial authority

in America.in America.

Townsend ActsTownsend Acts

This was a bundle of acts This was a bundle of acts intended to raise revenue, intended to raise revenue,

tighten customs enforcement tighten customs enforcement and assert imperial authority and assert imperial authority

in America.in America.

Originally it required colonial Originally it required colonial governments to furnish governments to furnish

barracks and other provisions barracks and other provisions for royal troops but was for royal troops but was extended to require the extended to require the

billeting of soldiers in tavern billeting of soldiers in tavern and inns at the expense of and inns at the expense of

the colonists.the colonists.

Quartering ActQuartering Act

Originally it required colonial Originally it required colonial governments to furnish governments to furnish

barracks and other provisions barracks and other provisions for royal troops but was for royal troops but was extended to require the extended to require the

billeting of soldiers in tavern billeting of soldiers in tavern and inns at the expense of and inns at the expense of

the colonists.the colonists.

Confrontation between British Confrontation between British troops and colonial shipyard troops and colonial shipyard

workers which resulted in workers which resulted in the deaths of four colonists. the deaths of four colonists.

Used by Sam Adams as a Used by Sam Adams as a propaganda tool.propaganda tool.

Boston MassacreBoston Massacre

Confrontation between British Confrontation between British troops and colonial shipyard troops and colonial shipyard

workers which resulted in workers which resulted in the deaths of four colonists. the deaths of four colonists.

Used by Sam Adams as a Used by Sam Adams as a propaganda tool.propaganda tool.

A large group of Boston rebels A large group of Boston rebels disguised themselves as disguised themselves as Native Americans and Native Americans and

dumped the entire cargo of dumped the entire cargo of an East India Company ship an East India Company ship

into the harbor.into the harbor.

Boston Tea PartyBoston Tea Party

A large group of Boston rebels A large group of Boston rebels disguised themselves as disguised themselves as Native Americans and Native Americans and

dumped the entire cargo of dumped the entire cargo of an East India Company ship an East India Company ship

into the harbor.into the harbor.

““Give me liberty or give me Give me liberty or give me death.”death.”

Patrick HenryPatrick Henry

““Give me liberty or give me Give me liberty or give me death.”death.”

Colonial militia that was Colonial militia that was ready to go into battle on a ready to go into battle on a

minute’s notice.minute’s notice.

MinutemenMinutemen

Colonial militia that was Colonial militia that was ready to go into battle on a ready to go into battle on a

minute’s notice.minute’s notice.

Most successful means used Most successful means used by Americans in securing by Americans in securing the repeal of British taxes the repeal of British taxes

before the American before the American Revolution.Revolution.

Boycotting British goodsBoycotting British goods

Most successful means used Most successful means used by Americans in securing by Americans in securing the repeal of British taxes the repeal of British taxes

before the American before the American Revolution.Revolution.

Reason the American Reason the American colonists objected to colonists objected to Parliament’s taxes.Parliament’s taxes.

Taxation without Taxation without RepresentationRepresentation

Reason the American Reason the American colonists objected to colonists objected to Parliament’s taxes.Parliament’s taxes.

Responsibilities which belong Responsibilities which belong to the Federal Government.to the Federal Government.

Delegated PowersDelegated Powers

Responsibilities which belong Responsibilities which belong to the Federal Government.to the Federal Government.

Keeps each branch of Keeps each branch of government from getting government from getting

too much power.too much power.

Checks and BalancesChecks and Balances

Keeps each branch of Keeps each branch of government from getting government from getting

too much power.too much power.

These people are the These people are the advisors to the President.advisors to the President.

CabinetCabinet

These people are the These people are the advisors to the President.advisors to the President.

Responsibilities which belong Responsibilities which belong to the states.to the states.

Reserved PowersReserved Powers

Responsibilities which belong Responsibilities which belong to the states.to the states.

A tax on imports.A tax on imports.

TariffTariff

A tax on imports.A tax on imports.

Body with equal Body with equal representation from each representation from each

state.state.

SenateSenate

Body with equal Body with equal representation from each representation from each

state.state.

President’s power to reject a President’s power to reject a proposed law.proposed law.

VetoVeto

President’s power to reject a President’s power to reject a proposed law.proposed law.

This is an addition or change This is an addition or change to the Constitution.to the Constitution.

AmendmentAmendment

This is an addition or change This is an addition or change to the Constitution.to the Constitution.

Immigrants who have not Immigrants who have not become United States become United States

citizens.citizens.

AliensAliens

Immigrants who have not Immigrants who have not become United States become United States

citizens.citizens.

He was an inventor, served He was an inventor, served as American ambassador to as American ambassador to

France and was a leader France and was a leader and compromiser at the and compromiser at the

Constitutional Convention.Constitutional Convention.

Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin

He was an inventor, served He was an inventor, served as American ambassador to as American ambassador to

France and was a leader France and was a leader and compromiser at the and compromiser at the

Constitutional Convention.Constitutional Convention.

Federal town built on the Federal town built on the banks of the Potomac River.banks of the Potomac River.

Washington, D. C.Washington, D. C.

Federal town built on the Federal town built on the banks of the Potomac River.banks of the Potomac River.

Weak government written as Weak government written as a reaction to the harsh rule a reaction to the harsh rule of the British that had been of the British that had been

overturned in the overturned in the Revolutionary War.Revolutionary War.

Articles of ConfederationArticles of Confederation

Weak government written as Weak government written as a reaction to the harsh rule a reaction to the harsh rule of the British that had been of the British that had been

overturned in the overturned in the Revolutionary War.Revolutionary War.

These are the first ten These are the first ten amendments to the amendments to the

Constitution that guarantee Constitution that guarantee personal liberties.personal liberties.

Bill of RightsBill of Rights

These are the first ten These are the first ten amendments to the amendments to the

Constitution that guarantee Constitution that guarantee personal liberties.personal liberties.

This is the first step that a bill This is the first step that a bill must take after being must take after being

introduced in either house introduced in either house of Congress.of Congress.

Referred to a committee of that Referred to a committee of that househouse

This is the first step that a bill This is the first step that a bill must take after being must take after being

introduced in either house introduced in either house of Congress.of Congress.

Powers that may be used by Powers that may be used by both the federal and state both the federal and state

governments.governments.

Concurrent PowersConcurrent Powers

Powers that may be used by Powers that may be used by both the federal and state both the federal and state

governments.governments.

A government run by the A government run by the people through elected people through elected

representatives.representatives.

RepublicRepublic

A government run by the A government run by the people through elected people through elected

representatives.representatives.

He attended all the sessions He attended all the sessions of the Constitutional of the Constitutional

Convention, took copious Convention, took copious notes and is called the notes and is called the

“father of the Constitution.”“father of the Constitution.”

James MadisonJames Madison

He attended all the sessions He attended all the sessions of the Constitutional of the Constitutional

Convention, took copious Convention, took copious notes and is called the notes and is called the

“father of the Constitution.”“father of the Constitution.”

This agreement called for a This agreement called for a two house legislature with two house legislature with representation based on representation based on

population is one house and population is one house and equal representation in the equal representation in the

other house.other house.

Great CompromiseGreat Compromise

This agreement called for a This agreement called for a two house legislature with two house legislature with representation based on representation based on

population is one house and population is one house and equal representation in the equal representation in the

other house.other house.

This is one in which power is This is one in which power is shared by state and shared by state and national authorities.national authorities.

Federal GovernmentFederal Government

This is one in which power is This is one in which power is shared by state and shared by state and national authorities.national authorities.

This body which is made up of This body which is made up of members from each state (# members from each state (# for each state is the total # for each state is the total #

of Representatives and of Representatives and Senators) actually elects the Senators) actually elects the

President.President.

Electoral CollegeElectoral College

This body which is made up of This body which is made up of members from each state (# members from each state (# for each state is the total # for each state is the total #

of Representatives and of Representatives and Senators) actually elects the Senators) actually elects the

President.President.

This is the name for those This is the name for those who favored the who favored the

Constitution.Constitution.

FederalistsFederalists

This is the name for those This is the name for those who favored the who favored the


He was the nation’s greatest He was the nation’s greatest hero and most respected hero and most respected public figure; he was also public figure; he was also

expected to be the nation’s expected to be the nation’s first President.first President.

George WashingtonGeorge Washington

He was the nation’s greatest He was the nation’s greatest hero and most respected hero and most respected public figure; he was also public figure; he was also

expected to be the nation’s expected to be the nation’s first President.first President.

Something said or done that Something said or done that becomes an example, rule becomes an example, rule or tradition to be followed.or tradition to be followed.

PrecedentPrecedent

Something said or done that Something said or done that becomes an example, rule becomes an example, rule or tradition to be followed.or tradition to be followed.

Natural born citizenNatural born citizen

At least 35 years oldAt least 35 years old

Resident at least 14 yearsResident at least 14 years

Qualifications to be Qualifications to be PresidentPresident

Natural born citizenNatural born citizen

At least 35 years oldAt least 35 years old

Resident at least 14 yearsResident at least 14 years

He was a lawyer, a Federalist He was a lawyer, a Federalist and the son of a banker who and the son of a banker who

spoke for a government spoke for a government controlled by the wealthy and controlled by the wealthy and

educated and created the educated and created the National Bank.National Bank.

Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton

He was a lawyer, a Federalist He was a lawyer, a Federalist and the son of a banker who and the son of a banker who

spoke for a government spoke for a government controlled by the wealthy and controlled by the wealthy and

educated and created the educated and created the National Bank.National Bank.

This branch of the This branch of the government administers government administers

and carries out the law and and carries out the law and is headed by the President.is headed by the President.

Executive BranchExecutive Branch

This branch of the This branch of the government administers government administers

and carries out the law and and carries out the law and is headed by the President.is headed by the President.

This grants to Congress the This grants to Congress the power “to make all laws power “to make all laws

which shall be necessary and which shall be necessary and proper for carrying to proper for carrying to

execution the foregoing execution the foregoing powers.”powers.”

Elastic ClauseElastic Clause

This grants to Congress the This grants to Congress the power “to make all laws power “to make all laws

which shall be necessary and which shall be necessary and proper for carrying to proper for carrying to

execution the foregoing execution the foregoing powers.”powers.”

This is the branch of This is the branch of government which enacts government which enacts

or makes the laws.or makes the laws.

LegislativeLegislative

This is the branch of This is the branch of government which enacts government which enacts

or makes the laws.or makes the laws.

These provide flexibility to These provide flexibility to the Constitution making it a the Constitution making it a

“living document.”“living document.”

Amendments and Elastic Amendments and Elastic ClauseClause

These provide flexibility to These provide flexibility to the Constitution making it a the Constitution making it a

“living document.”“living document.”

This is the branch of This is the branch of government that interprets government that interprets

laws in specific cases.laws in specific cases.

JudicialJudicial

This is the branch of This is the branch of government that interprets government that interprets

laws in specific cases.laws in specific cases.

This is the highest court of This is the highest court of the land that today is made the land that today is made

up of 9 justices.up of 9 justices.

Supreme CourtSupreme Court

This is the highest court of This is the highest court of the land that today is made the land that today is made

up of 9 justices.up of 9 justices.

Belief that the government Belief that the government should not do anything that should not do anything that is not specifically stated in is not specifically stated in

the Constitution.the Constitution.

Strict ConstructionStrict Construction

Belief that the government Belief that the government should not do anything that should not do anything that is not specifically stated in is not specifically stated in

the Constitution.the Constitution.

This is a state’s refusal to This is a state’s refusal to recognize a federal law.recognize a federal law.

NullificationNullification

This is a state’s refusal to This is a state’s refusal to recognize a federal law.recognize a federal law.

Incident in which the French Incident in which the French demanded a bribe before demanded a bribe before agreeing to meet with the agreeing to meet with the American ambassadors.American ambassadors.

XYZ AffairXYZ Affair

Incident in which the French Incident in which the French demanded a bribe before demanded a bribe before agreeing to meet with the agreeing to meet with the American ambassadors.American ambassadors.

This enables the federal This enables the federal courts to determine if a courts to determine if a

state’s laws are in keeping state’s laws are in keeping with the federal with the federal


Judicial ReviewJudicial Review

This enables the federal This enables the federal courts to determine if a courts to determine if a

state’s laws are in keeping state’s laws are in keeping with the federal with the federal


Name the Native American Name the Native American woman who guided Lewis woman who guided Lewis

and Clark.and Clark.

SacajaweaSacajawea

Name the Native American Name the Native American woman who guided Lewis woman who guided Lewis

and Clark.and Clark.

He was an inventor, the He was an inventor, the founder of the University of founder of the University of

Virginia, author of the Virginia, author of the Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence

and President.and President.

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson

He was an inventor, the He was an inventor, the founder of the University of founder of the University of

Virginia, author of the Virginia, author of the Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence

and President.and President.

He was the hero of the Battle He was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans, helped to of New Orleans, helped to

defeat the Spanish in defeat the Spanish in Florida and President.Florida and President.

Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson

He was the hero of the Battle He was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans, helped to of New Orleans, helped to

defeat the Spanish in defeat the Spanish in Florida and President.Florida and President.

He led the clearing of a road He led the clearing of a road from Virginia through the from Virginia through the

Cumberland Gap into Cumberland Gap into Kentucky and fought at the Kentucky and fought at the

Alamo.Alamo.

Davey CrocketDavey Crocket

He led the clearing of a road He led the clearing of a road from Virginia through the from Virginia through the

Cumberland Gap into Cumberland Gap into Kentucky and fought at the Kentucky and fought at the

Alamo.Alamo.

This was unrest in 1794 This was unrest in 1794 caused by opposition to a caused by opposition to a tax on distilled corn liquor; tax on distilled corn liquor; its suppression was the first its suppression was the first demonstration of the power demonstration of the power of the federal government.of the federal government.

Whiskey RebellionWhiskey Rebellion

This was unrest in 1794 This was unrest in 1794 caused by opposition to a caused by opposition to a tax on distilled corn liquor; tax on distilled corn liquor; its suppression was the first its suppression was the first demonstration of the power demonstration of the power of the federal government.of the federal government.

These groups of people who These groups of people who seek to win elections and seek to win elections and

hold public office in order to hold public office in order to control government policy control government policy and programs first arose and programs first arose

because of differences over because of differences over political and economic political and economic

issues.issues.

Political PartiesPolitical Parties

These groups of people who These groups of people who seek to win elections and seek to win elections and

hold public office in order to hold public office in order to control government policy control government policy and programs first arose and programs first arose

because of differences over because of differences over political and economic political and economic

issues.issues.

Statement passed in 1798 Statement passed in 1798 that attacked the Alien and that attacked the Alien and

Sedition Acts as Sedition Acts as unconstitutional.unconstitutional.

Virginia and Kentucky Virginia and Kentucky ResolutionsResolutions

Statement passed in 1798 Statement passed in 1798 that attacked the Alien and that attacked the Alien and

Sedition Acts as Sedition Acts as unconstitutional.unconstitutional.

In 1804 they led an expedition In 1804 they led an expedition from St. Louis, up the Missouri from St. Louis, up the Missouri

River and across the Rocky River and across the Rocky Mountains to the Oregon Mountains to the Oregon territory and the Pacific territory and the Pacific

Ocean.Ocean.

Lewis and ClarkLewis and Clark

In 1804 they led an expedition In 1804 they led an expedition from St. Louis, up the Missouri from St. Louis, up the Missouri

River and across the Rocky River and across the Rocky Mountains to the Oregon Mountains to the Oregon territory and the Pacific territory and the Pacific

Ocean.Ocean.

Policy of forcing people into Policy of forcing people into military or public service.military or public service.

ImpressmentImpressment

Policy of forcing people into Policy of forcing people into military or public service.military or public service.

An 1819 treaty between the An 1819 treaty between the United States and Spain in United States and Spain in which Spain ceded Florida which Spain ceded Florida

to the United States.to the United States.

Adams-Onis TreatyAdams-Onis Treaty

An 1819 treaty between the An 1819 treaty between the United States and Spain in United States and Spain in which Spain ceded Florida which Spain ceded Florida

to the United States.to the United States.

This is the 1803 acquisition by This is the 1803 acquisition by the United States of French the United States of French territory extending from the territory extending from the

Mississippi River to the Rocky Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains for $15 million.Mountains for $15 million.

Louisiana PurchaseLouisiana Purchase

This is the 1803 acquisition by This is the 1803 acquisition by the United States of French the United States of French territory extending from the territory extending from the

Mississippi River to the Rocky Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains for $15 million.Mountains for $15 million.

A series of laws enacted in A series of laws enacted in 1820 to maintain the 1820 to maintain the

balance of power between balance of power between slave states and free states.slave states and free states.

Missouri CompromiseMissouri Compromise

A series of laws enacted in A series of laws enacted in 1820 to maintain the 1820 to maintain the

balance of power between balance of power between slave states and free states.slave states and free states.

These laws were an attempt These laws were an attempt by the Federalist to weaken by the Federalist to weaken the Democratic-Republican the Democratic-Republican party which drew a lot of its party which drew a lot of its

support common people.support common people.

Alien and Sedition ActsAlien and Sedition Acts

These laws were an attempt These laws were an attempt by the Federalist to weaken by the Federalist to weaken the Democratic-Republican the Democratic-Republican party which drew a lot of its party which drew a lot of its

support common people.support common people.

The election of 1800 ended The election of 1800 ended in a tie and was finally in a tie and was finally settled on the 36settled on the 36thth vote vote

taken by this group.taken by this group.

The House of The House of RepresentativesRepresentatives

The election of 1800 ended The election of 1800 ended in a tie and was finally in a tie and was finally settled on the 36settled on the 36thth vote vote

taken by this group.taken by this group.

The American captain The American captain refused a British demand to refused a British demand to

search his ship but was search his ship but was fired upon resulting in 3 fired upon resulting in 3

deaths and the removal of 4 deaths and the removal of 4 sailors as deserters.sailors as deserters.

Chesapeake-Leopard Chesapeake-Leopard AffairAffair

The American captain The American captain refused a British demand to refused a British demand to

search his ship but was search his ship but was fired upon resulting in 3 fired upon resulting in 3

deaths and the removal of 4 deaths and the removal of 4 sailors as deserters.sailors as deserters.

This group wanted war with This group wanted war with Britain because of a desire Britain because of a desire to acquire Canada for the to acquire Canada for the

United States.United States.

War HawksWar Hawks

This group wanted war with This group wanted war with Britain because of a desire Britain because of a desire to acquire Canada for the to acquire Canada for the

United States.United States.

This describes the efforts of This describes the efforts of reformers to end slavery.reformers to end slavery.

Abolitionist MovementAbolitionist Movement

This describes the efforts of This describes the efforts of reformers to end slavery.reformers to end slavery.

This was an organized This was an organized campaign to eliminate campaign to eliminate alcohol consumption.alcohol consumption.

Temperance MovementTemperance Movement

This was an organized This was an organized campaign to eliminate campaign to eliminate alcohol consumption.alcohol consumption.

Refers to the forced Refers to the forced movement of the Cherokee movement of the Cherokee by Jackson in 1838 – 1839 by Jackson in 1838 – 1839 to Oklahoma in violation of to Oklahoma in violation of

a Supreme Court order.a Supreme Court order.

Trail of TearsTrail of Tears

Refers to the forced Refers to the forced movement of the Cherokee movement of the Cherokee by Jackson in 1838 – 1839 by Jackson in 1838 – 1839 to Oklahoma in violation of to Oklahoma in violation of

a Supreme Court order.a Supreme Court order.

He was a statesman from He was a statesman from South Carolina who held South Carolina who held

many offices in the federal many offices in the federal government. He ran for government. He ran for

President in 1824 and was a President in 1824 and was a staunch supporter of states’ staunch supporter of states’

rights.rights.

John C. CalhounJohn C. Calhoun

He was a statesman from He was a statesman from South Carolina who held South Carolina who held

many offices in the federal many offices in the federal government. He ran for government. He ran for

President in 1824 and was a President in 1824 and was a staunch supporter of states’ staunch supporter of states’

rights.rights.

She was a former slave who She was a former slave who spoke to white audiences in spoke to white audiences in her work as an abolitionist her work as an abolitionist

and women’s rights and women’s rights advocate.advocate.

Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth

She was a former slave who She was a former slave who spoke to white audiences in spoke to white audiences in her work as an abolitionist her work as an abolitionist

and women’s rights and women’s rights advocate.advocate.

The freeing of enslaved The freeing of enslaved persons.persons.

EmancipationEmancipation

The freeing of enslaved The freeing of enslaved persons.persons.

His experiences as a slave His experiences as a slave made him into the nation’s made him into the nation’s

most influential African most influential African American abolitionist.American abolitionist.

Frederick DouglassFrederick Douglass

His experiences as a slave His experiences as a slave made him into the nation’s made him into the nation’s

most influential African most influential African American abolitionist.American abolitionist.

As a school reformer and As a school reformer and supporter of public supporter of public

education, he devised an education, he devised an educational system in educational system in

Massachusetts that was later Massachusetts that was later copied by many states.copied by many states.

Horace MannHorace Mann

As a school reformer and As a school reformer and supporter of public supporter of public

education, he devised an education, he devised an educational system in educational system in

Massachusetts that was later Massachusetts that was later copied by many states.copied by many states.

Members of this political party Members of this political party were chiefly small farmers, were chiefly small farmers,

city workers and newly city workers and newly emerging business leaders emerging business leaders

who opposed an all-powerful who opposed an all-powerful federal government and the federal government and the

national bank.national bank.

Jacksonian DemocratsJacksonian Democrats

Members of this political party Members of this political party were chiefly small farmers, were chiefly small farmers,

city workers and newly city workers and newly emerging business leaders emerging business leaders

who opposed an all-powerful who opposed an all-powerful federal government and the federal government and the

national bank.national bank.

This was an organization of This was an organization of workers formed to protect workers formed to protect

the interests of its the interests of its members.members.

Labor UnionsLabor Unions

This was an organization of This was an organization of workers formed to protect workers formed to protect

the interests of its the interests of its members.members.

The making of products by The making of products by machinery.machinery.

ManufacturingManufacturing

The making of products by The making of products by machinery.machinery.

Declaration in 1823 that the Declaration in 1823 that the United States would oppose United States would oppose

efforts by any outside efforts by any outside power to control a nation in power to control a nation in the Western Hemisphere.the Western Hemisphere.

Monroe DoctrineMonroe Doctrine

Declaration in 1823 that the Declaration in 1823 that the United States would oppose United States would oppose

efforts by any outside efforts by any outside power to control a nation in power to control a nation in the Western Hemisphere.the Western Hemisphere.

This was a network of escape This was a network of escape routes and safe houses that routes and safe houses that

provided protection and provided protection and transportation for slaves transportation for slaves fleeing north to freedom.fleeing north to freedom.

Underground RailroadUnderground Railroad

This was a network of escape This was a network of escape routes and safe houses that routes and safe houses that

provided protection and provided protection and transportation for slaves transportation for slaves fleeing north to freedom.fleeing north to freedom.

This violent uprising in August This violent uprising in August 1831 saw the deaths of 57 1831 saw the deaths of 57

white people in attacks on four white people in attacks on four plantations. It was eventually plantations. It was eventually suppressed by local militia and suppressed by local militia and

20 slaves were hanged.20 slaves were hanged.

Nat Turner’s RebellionNat Turner’s Rebellion

This violent uprising in August This violent uprising in August 1831 saw the deaths of 57 1831 saw the deaths of 57

white people in attacks on four white people in attacks on four plantations. It was eventually plantations. It was eventually suppressed by local militia and suppressed by local militia and

20 slaves were hanged.20 slaves were hanged.

This is a competitive This is a competitive economic system based on economic system based on private ownership and the private ownership and the principles of supply and principles of supply and

demand.demand.

Free Enterprise SystemFree Enterprise System

This is a competitive This is a competitive economic system based on economic system based on private ownership and the private ownership and the principles of supply and principles of supply and

demand.demand.

He was the 7He was the 7thth President of the President of the United States who supported United States who supported minimal government and the minimal government and the

spoils system, vetoed spoils system, vetoed rechartering of the national rechartering of the national bank and pursued a harsh bank and pursued a harsh

policy toward Native policy toward Native Americans.Americans.

Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson

He was the 7He was the 7thth President of the President of the United States who supported United States who supported minimal government and the minimal government and the

spoils system, vetoed spoils system, vetoed rechartering of the national rechartering of the national bank and pursued a harsh bank and pursued a harsh

policy toward Native policy toward Native Americans.Americans.

The South opposed this 1828 The South opposed this 1828 tariff saying that it was tariff saying that it was

economically discriminatory economically discriminatory because raising the price of because raising the price of manufactured goods would manufactured goods would cause foreign markets to cause foreign markets to

stop buying cotton.stop buying cotton.

Tariff of AbominationsTariff of Abominations

The South opposed this 1828 The South opposed this 1828 tariff saying that it was tariff saying that it was

economically discriminatory economically discriminatory because raising the price of because raising the price of manufactured goods would manufactured goods would cause foreign markets to cause foreign markets to

stop buying cotton.stop buying cotton.

This famous Senate debate This famous Senate debate concerned the issue of concerned the issue of

nullification with Webster nullification with Webster arguing that it was the job of arguing that it was the job of the Supreme Court to declare the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional, not the laws unconstitutional, not the

states.states.

Webster-Hayne DebateWebster-Hayne Debate

This famous Senate debate This famous Senate debate concerned the issue of concerned the issue of

nullification with Webster nullification with Webster arguing that it was the job of arguing that it was the job of the Supreme Court to declare the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional, not the laws unconstitutional, not the

states.states.

This is the practice of placing This is the practice of placing your friends in important your friends in important positions when you take positions when you take

office.office.

Spoils SystemSpoils System

This is the practice of placing This is the practice of placing your friends in important your friends in important positions when you take positions when you take

office.office.

The goal of this organization The goal of this organization was to buy land in Africa was to buy land in Africa

where freed slave could go where freed slave could go to live. The founded the to live. The founded the

state of Liberia.state of Liberia.

American Colonization American Colonization SocietySociety

The goal of this organization The goal of this organization was to buy land in Africa was to buy land in Africa

where freed slave could go where freed slave could go to live. The founded the to live. The founded the

state of Liberia.state of Liberia.

Association of seven Association of seven seceding Southern states seceding Southern states

formed in 1861.formed in 1861.

Confederate States of Confederate States of AmericaAmerica

Association of seven Association of seven seceding Southern states seceding Southern states

formed in 1861.formed in 1861.

The purpose of this forced The purpose of this forced entry of a federal arsenal entry of a federal arsenal

was to get weapons to arm was to get weapons to arm slaves. The leader was slaves. The leader was

hanged.hanged.

John Brown’s RaidJohn Brown’s Raid

The purpose of this forced The purpose of this forced entry of a federal arsenal entry of a federal arsenal

was to get weapons to arm was to get weapons to arm slaves. The leader was slaves. The leader was

hanged.hanged.

This refers to the violence This refers to the violence that occurred in 1856 that occurred in 1856

between those for slavery between those for slavery and those who were against and those who were against

slavery in the Midwest.slavery in the Midwest.

Bleeding KansasBleeding Kansas

This refers to the violence This refers to the violence that occurred in 1856 that occurred in 1856

between those for slavery between those for slavery and those who were against and those who were against

slavery in the Midwest.slavery in the Midwest.

President of the Confederate President of the Confederate States of America who States of America who

ordered the attack on Fort ordered the attack on Fort Sumter, the first violent act Sumter, the first violent act

of the Civil War.of the Civil War.

Jefferson DavisJefferson Davis

President of the Confederate President of the Confederate States of America who States of America who

ordered the attack on Fort ordered the attack on Fort Sumter, the first violent act Sumter, the first violent act

of the Civil War.of the Civil War.

This was the American policy This was the American policy of letting the people in a of letting the people in a territory decide whether territory decide whether slavery would be allowed slavery would be allowed

there.there.

Popular sovereigntyPopular sovereignty

This was the American policy This was the American policy of letting the people in a of letting the people in a territory decide whether territory decide whether slavery would be allowed slavery would be allowed

there.there.

This law written in 1854 This law written in 1854 called on the citizens of the called on the citizens of the two territories involved to two territories involved to decide the issue of slavery decide the issue of slavery

there.there.

Kansas-Nebraska ActKansas-Nebraska Act

This law written in 1854 This law written in 1854 called on the citizens of the called on the citizens of the two territories involved to two territories involved to decide the issue of slavery decide the issue of slavery

there.there.

This was the argument that This was the argument that the United States was fated the United States was fated

to expand from “sea to to expand from “sea to shining sea.”shining sea.”

Manifest DestinyManifest Destiny

This was the argument that This was the argument that the United States was fated the United States was fated

to expand from “sea to to expand from “sea to shining sea.”shining sea.”

This conflict between the This conflict between the United States and Mexico United States and Mexico ended in a US victory and ended in a US victory and the addition of substantial the addition of substantial

territory.territory.

Mexican WarMexican War

This conflict between the This conflict between the United States and Mexico United States and Mexico ended in a US victory and ended in a US victory and the addition of substantial the addition of substantial

territory.territory.

This law which was part of the This law which was part of the Compromise of 1850 ordered Compromise of 1850 ordered

all citizens of the United all citizens of the United States to assist in the return States to assist in the return

of runaway slaves.of runaway slaves.

Fugitive Slave ActFugitive Slave Act

This law which was part of the This law which was part of the Compromise of 1850 ordered Compromise of 1850 ordered

all citizens of the United all citizens of the United States to assist in the return States to assist in the return

of runaway slaves.of runaway slaves.

Resolution introduced at the Resolution introduced at the beginning of the Mexican beginning of the Mexican War intended to prohibit War intended to prohibit

slavery in any territory taken slavery in any territory taken from Mexico. It passed the from Mexico. It passed the House but not the Senate.House but not the Senate.

Wilmot ProvisoWilmot Proviso

Resolution introduced at the Resolution introduced at the beginning of the Mexican beginning of the Mexican War intended to prohibit War intended to prohibit

slavery in any territory taken slavery in any territory taken from Mexico. It passed the from Mexico. It passed the House but not the Senate.House but not the Senate.

Author of the popular and Author of the popular and inflammatory anti-slavery inflammatory anti-slavery

novel,novel,

Uncle Tom’s CabinUncle Tom’s Cabin. .

Harriet Beecher StoweHarriet Beecher Stowe

Author of the popular and Author of the popular and inflammatory anti-slavery inflammatory anti-slavery

novel,novel,

Uncle Tom’s CabinUncle Tom’s Cabin. .

Although it started as a social club Although it started as a social club in Tennessee, this organization in Tennessee, this organization quickly evolved into one that quickly evolved into one that used terrorist style tactics to used terrorist style tactics to

“defend the social and political “defend the social and political superiority” of whites against the superiority” of whites against the “aggression of an inferior race.”“aggression of an inferior race.”

Ku Klux KlanKu Klux Klan

Although it started as a social club Although it started as a social club in Tennessee, this organization in Tennessee, this organization quickly evolved into one that quickly evolved into one that used terrorist style tactics to used terrorist style tactics to

“defend the social and political “defend the social and political superiority” of whites against the superiority” of whites against the “aggression of an inferior race.”“aggression of an inferior race.”

Commander of the Union Commander of the Union forces who used the forces who used the

Anaconda Plan to achieve Anaconda Plan to achieve defeat of the South and defeat of the South and

accepted Lee’s surrender in accepted Lee’s surrender in 1865.1865.

U. S. GrantU. S. Grant

Commander of the Union Commander of the Union forces who used the forces who used the

Anaconda Plan to achieve Anaconda Plan to achieve defeat of the South and defeat of the South and

accepted Lee’s surrender in accepted Lee’s surrender in 1865.1865.

In this battle, troops were moved In this battle, troops were moved to the front by train – the first to the front by train – the first

time this had ever been done in time this had ever been done in the history of warfare – allowing the history of warfare – allowing

the Confederates to bring in the Confederates to bring in fresh reinforcements at a critical fresh reinforcements at a critical time in the battle resulting in a time in the battle resulting in a

victory for the South.victory for the South.

First Battle of Bull RunFirst Battle of Bull Run

In this battle, troops were moved In this battle, troops were moved to the front by train – the first to the front by train – the first

time this had ever been done in time this had ever been done in the history of warfare – allowing the history of warfare – allowing

the Confederates to bring in the Confederates to bring in fresh reinforcements at a critical fresh reinforcements at a critical time in the battle resulting in a time in the battle resulting in a

victory for the South.victory for the South.

Term used to describe the Term used to describe the domination of post-Civil War domination of post-Civil War

southern politics by the southern politics by the Democratic Party.Democratic Party.

Solid SouthSolid South

Term used to describe the Term used to describe the domination of post-Civil War domination of post-Civil War

southern politics by the southern politics by the Democratic Party.Democratic Party.

He was a Maryland actor with He was a Maryland actor with strong southern sympathies strong southern sympathies

who conspired to kidnap who conspired to kidnap Lincoln and exchange him Lincoln and exchange him

for Confederate prisoners of for Confederate prisoners of war. He later shot Lincoln to war. He later shot Lincoln to

death.death.

John Wilkes BoothJohn Wilkes Booth

He was a Maryland actor with He was a Maryland actor with strong southern sympathies strong southern sympathies

who conspired to kidnap who conspired to kidnap Lincoln and exchange him Lincoln and exchange him

for Confederate prisoners of for Confederate prisoners of war. He later shot Lincoln to war. He later shot Lincoln to

death.death.

Federal government’s effort Federal government’s effort between 1865 and 1877 to between 1865 and 1877 to repair the damage to the repair the damage to the South caused by the Civil South caused by the Civil

War and to restore Southern War and to restore Southern states to the Union.states to the Union.

ReconstructionReconstruction

Federal government’s effort Federal government’s effort between 1865 and 1877 to between 1865 and 1877 to repair the damage to the repair the damage to the South caused by the Civil South caused by the Civil

War and to restore Southern War and to restore Southern states to the Union.states to the Union.

This insulting nickname was This insulting nickname was used for white southern used for white southern

Republicans following the Republicans following the Civil War.Civil War.

ScalawagScalawag

This insulting nickname was This insulting nickname was used for white southern used for white southern

Republicans following the Republicans following the Civil War.Civil War.

This Constitutional This Constitutional amendment that was amendment that was

ratified in 1870, guaranteed ratified in 1870, guaranteed African Americans voting African Americans voting

rights.rights.

1515thth Amendment Amendment

This Constitutional This Constitutional amendment that was amendment that was

ratified in 1870, guaranteed ratified in 1870, guaranteed African Americans voting African Americans voting

rights.rights.

This was the first major federal This was the first major federal relief agency in United States relief agency in United States

history set up to give out history set up to give out clothing, medical supplies, and clothing, medical supplies, and meals to both black and white meals to both black and white

refugees of the Civil War.refugees of the Civil War.

Freedman’s BureauFreedman’s Bureau

This was the first major federal This was the first major federal relief agency in United States relief agency in United States

history set up to give out history set up to give out clothing, medical supplies, and clothing, medical supplies, and meals to both black and white meals to both black and white

refugees of the Civil War.refugees of the Civil War.

Union general in the Civil Union general in the Civil War who was known for his War who was known for his

destructive march from destructive march from Atlanta to Savannah in Atlanta to Savannah in

1864.1864.

William T. ShermanWilliam T. Sherman

Union general in the Civil Union general in the Civil War who was known for his War who was known for his

destructive march from destructive march from Atlanta to Savannah in Atlanta to Savannah in

1864.1864.

In this system, farmers did In this system, farmers did not own their land but not own their land but

rented it from a planter and rented it from a planter and that gave them the right to that gave them the right to choose what crops to plan choose what crops to plan

and when to work.and when to work.

Tenant FarmingTenant Farming

In this system, farmers did In this system, farmers did not own their land but not own their land but

rented it from a planter and rented it from a planter and that gave them the right to that gave them the right to choose what crops to plan choose what crops to plan

and when to work.and when to work.

Constitutional amendment Constitutional amendment ratified in 1865 that ratified in 1865 that abolished slavery.abolished slavery.

This three-day battle was the This three-day battle was the greatest battle ever fought greatest battle ever fought in North America; a Union in North America; a Union

victory that was the turning victory that was the turning point in the Civil War.point in the Civil War.

Battle of GettysburgBattle of Gettysburg

This three-day battle was the This three-day battle was the greatest battle ever fought greatest battle ever fought in North America; a Union in North America; a Union

victory that was the turning victory that was the turning point in the Civil War.point in the Civil War.

Constitutional amendment Constitutional amendment ratified in 1868 that ratified in 1868 that

guaranteed citizens equal guaranteed citizens equal protection of the law.protection of the law.

This was an insulting This was an insulting nickname for a Northern nickname for a Northern

Republican who moved to Republican who moved to the South after the Civil War the South after the Civil War because they rushed south because they rushed south

to profit from the misery left to profit from the misery left by the war.by the war.

CarpetbaggerCarpetbagger

This was an insulting This was an insulting nickname for a Northern nickname for a Northern

Republican who moved to Republican who moved to the South after the Civil War the South after the Civil War because they rushed south because they rushed south

to profit from the misery left to profit from the misery left by the war.by the war.

System of farming in which a System of farming in which a farmer works some portion farmer works some portion

of a planter’s land and of a planter’s land and receives a split of the crop receives a split of the crop

at harvest time as payment.at harvest time as payment.

SharecroppingSharecropping

System of farming in which a System of farming in which a farmer works some portion farmer works some portion

of a planter’s land and of a planter’s land and receives a split of the crop receives a split of the crop

at harvest time as payment.at harvest time as payment.

Presidential decree, effective Presidential decree, effective January 1, 1863, that freed January 1, 1863, that freed slaves in the Confederate-slaves in the Confederate-

held territory.held territory.

Emancipation Emancipation ProclamationProclamation

Presidential decree, effective Presidential decree, effective January 1, 1863, that freed January 1, 1863, that freed slaves in the Confederate-slaves in the Confederate-

held territory.held territory.

After leaving Atlanta, Union After leaving Atlanta, Union troops cut a nearly 300-mile troops cut a nearly 300-mile

long path of destruction long path of destruction across Georgia, destroying across Georgia, destroying

bridges, factories and bridges, factories and railroad lines.railroad lines.

This became known as?This became known as?

March to the SeaMarch to the Sea

After leaving Atlanta, Union After leaving Atlanta, Union troops cut a nearly 300-mile troops cut a nearly 300-mile

long path of destruction long path of destruction across Georgia, destroying across Georgia, destroying

bridges, factories and bridges, factories and railroad lines.railroad lines.

This became known as?This became known as?

A famous speech by President A famous speech by President Lincoln on the meaning of the Lincoln on the meaning of the Civil War, given in November, Civil War, given in November,

1863 at the dedication of a 1863 at the dedication of a national cemetery.national cemetery.

Gettysburg AddressGettysburg Address

A famous speech by President A famous speech by President Lincoln on the meaning of the Lincoln on the meaning of the Civil War, given in November, Civil War, given in November,

1863 at the dedication of a 1863 at the dedication of a national cemetery.national cemetery.

These laws enacted by These laws enacted by southern states that had southern states that had

been restored to the Union been restored to the Union established virtual slavery established virtual slavery

for the freed people.for the freed people.

Black CodesBlack Codes

These laws enacted by These laws enacted by southern states that had southern states that had

been restored to the Union been restored to the Union established virtual slavery established virtual slavery

for the freed people.for the freed people.

What was Lincoln’s stated What was Lincoln’s stated purpose of the Civil War purpose of the Civil War

prior to the Emancipation prior to the Emancipation Proclamation?Proclamation?

To preserve the UnionTo preserve the Union

What was Lincoln’s stated What was Lincoln’s stated purpose of the Civil War purpose of the Civil War

prior to the Emancipation prior to the Emancipation Proclamation?Proclamation?

What was the most important What was the most important advantage of the South in advantage of the South in

the Civil War?the Civil War?

Fighting a defensive warFighting a defensive war

What was the most important What was the most important advantage of the South in advantage of the South in

the Civil War?the Civil War?

Policy toward business Policy toward business generally followed by the generally followed by the

federal government before federal government before 1880.1880.

Laissez FaireLaissez Faire

Policy toward business Policy toward business generally followed by the generally followed by the

federal government before federal government before 1880.1880.

A strong sense of loyalty to a A strong sense of loyalty to a region.region.

SectionalismSectionalism

A strong sense of loyalty to a A strong sense of loyalty to a region.region.

Pride in one’s country.Pride in one’s country.

NationalismNationalism

Pride in one’s country.Pride in one’s country.

The right to vote.The right to vote.

SuffrageSuffrage

The right to vote.The right to vote.

To end slavery.To end slavery.

AbolitionAbolition

To end slavery.To end slavery.

To withdraw from the union.To withdraw from the union.

SecessionSecession

To withdraw from the union.To withdraw from the union.

Multifamily dwellings where Multifamily dwellings where poor people, who made up poor people, who made up most of a city’s population, most of a city’s population,

lived.lived.

TenementsTenements

Multifamily dwellings where Multifamily dwellings where poor people, who made up poor people, who made up most of a city’s population, most of a city’s population,

lived.lived.

Imaginary line dividing Imaginary line dividing wilderness and civilization wilderness and civilization

of settlement.of settlement.

FrontierFrontier

Imaginary line dividing Imaginary line dividing wilderness and civilization wilderness and civilization

of settlement.of settlement.

President of Tuskegee President of Tuskegee Institute, author of Institute, author of Up from Up from SlaverySlavery, encouraged blacks , encouraged blacks

to learn a skill.to learn a skill.

Booker T. WashingtonBooker T. Washington

President of Tuskegee President of Tuskegee Institute, author of Institute, author of Up from Up from SlaverySlavery, encouraged blacks , encouraged blacks

to learn a skill.to learn a skill.

Site of the 1849 “Gold Rush.”Site of the 1849 “Gold Rush.”

CaliforniaCalifornia

Site of the 1849 “Gold Rush.”Site of the 1849 “Gold Rush.”

Site where the Confederates Site where the Confederates fired on a Union ship thus fired on a Union ship thus

starting the Civil War.starting the Civil War.

Fort. Sumter, SCFort. Sumter, SC

Site where the Confederates Site where the Confederates fired on a Union ship thus fired on a Union ship thus

starting the Civil War.starting the Civil War.

Border between Canada and Border between Canada and the United States.the United States.

4949thth Parallel Parallel

Border between Canada and Border between Canada and the United States.the United States.

Border between Mexico and Border between Mexico and the United States.the United States.

Rio Grande RiverRio Grande River

Border between Mexico and Border between Mexico and the United States.the United States.

Thomas EdisonThomas EdisonSamuel MorseSamuel Morse

Alexander Graham BellAlexander Graham BellEli WhitneyEli Whitney

Charles GoodyearCharles Goodyear

American InventorsAmerican Inventors

Thomas EdisonThomas EdisonSamuel MorseSamuel Morse

Alexander Graham BellAlexander Graham BellEli WhitneyEli Whitney

Charles GoodyearCharles Goodyear

Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant

George McClellanGeorge McClellan


Union GeneralsUnion Generals

Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant

George McClellanGeorge McClellan


Stephen F. AustinStephen F. Austin

Sam HoustonSam Houston

Davy CrockettDavy Crockett

Fought for Texans Fought for Texans IndependenceIndependence

Stephen F. AustinStephen F. Austin

Sam HoustonSam Houston

Davy CrockettDavy Crockett

Robert E. LeeRobert E. Lee

Stonewall JacksonStonewall Jackson

Confederate GeneralsConfederate Generals

Robert E. LeeRobert E. Lee

Stonewall JacksonStonewall Jackson

William Lloyd GarrisonWilliam Lloyd Garrison



AbolitionistsAbolitionists

William Lloyd GarrisonWilliam Lloyd Garrison



Patrick HenryPatrick HenryThomas PaineThomas PaineSamuel AdamsSamuel Adams

James OtisJames OtisBenjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin

Paul ReverePaul Revere

PatriotsPatriots

Patrick HenryPatrick HenryThomas PaineThomas PaineSamuel AdamsSamuel Adams

James OtisJames OtisBenjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin

Paul ReverePaul Revere

Andrew CarnegieAndrew Carnegie

Cornelius VanderbiltCornelius Vanderbilt

John RockefellerJohn Rockefeller

Robber BaronsRobber Barons

Andrew CarnegieAndrew Carnegie

Cornelius VanderbiltCornelius Vanderbilt

John RockefellerJohn Rockefeller

John Quincy AdamsJohn Quincy Adams

James MonroeJames Monroe

Andres JacksonAndres Jackson


United States PresidentsUnited States Presidents

John Quincy AdamsJohn Quincy Adams

James MonroeJames Monroe

Andres JacksonAndres Jackson



Harriett TubmanHarriett Tubman

Dred ScottDred Scott

Nat TurnerNat Turner

Slaves and Former SlavesSlaves and Former Slaves


Harriett TubmanHarriett Tubman

Dred ScottDred Scott

Nat TurnerNat Turner


William PennWilliam Penn

Lord BaltimoreLord Baltimore

Colonial FoundersColonial Founders


William PennWilliam Penn

Lord BaltimoreLord Baltimore

ColumbusColumbus

VespucciVespucci

Ponce de LeonPonce de Leon

ExplorersExplorers

ColumbusColumbus

VespucciVespucci

Ponce de LeonPonce de Leon

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