Unit 4: Birthing & Growing Pains Warm Ups US History

Warm Up 10/23/17 Give an example of a precedent that Washington set during his Presidency & explain its importance to the nation.

Warm UP 10-24-17 The XYZ Affair (1797) led to near formal war with A)Canada. B)England. C)France. D)Germany.

Warm UP 10-24-17 ANSWER The XYZ Affair (1797) led to near formal war with A)Canada. B)England. C)France. D)Germany.

Warm Up 11-2-17 Why was Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"? A) Slavery had begun to decrease which led to more national unity. B) There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812. C) The Federalist party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican party. D) The Homestead Act was passed which led to widespread expansion and land ownership.

Warm Up 11-2-17 Why was Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"? A) Slavery had begun to decrease which led to more national unity. B) There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812. C) The Federalist party came to a compromise with the Democratic-Republican party. D) The Homestead Act was passed which led to widespread expansion and land ownership. There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812 which was why Monroe's presidency was known as the "Era of Good Feelings. Not only was there more unity and patriotism due to the end of the war but the Federalist party began to fade away, which led to less political disputes.

Warm Up 11-3-17 Which of these is associated with the presidency of Andrew Jackson? A) the abolition of slavery B) a restriction of voting rights C) the creation of the Spoils System D) voting rights for women and African-Americans

Warm Up 11-3-17 Which of these is associated with the presidency of Andrew Jackson? A) the abolition of slavery B) a restriction of voting rights C) the creation of the Spoils System D) voting rights for women and African-Americans

Warm Up 11-9-17 Which of these BEST describes why more men became part of the temperance movement in the United States in the 1830s? Men believed that alcohol negatively affected their jobs Men believed that alcohol negatively affected their home lives. Women became less involved in the movement, allowing more to be involved. Men did not want to appear weaker than the women involved in the movement.

Warm Up 11-9-17 Which of these BEST describes why more men became part of the temperance movement in the United States in the 1830s? Men believed that alcohol negatively affected their jobs Men believed that alcohol negatively affected their home lives. Women became less involved in the movement, allowing more to be involved. Men did not want to appear weaker than the women involved in the movement.

Warm Up 11-30-17 How did the Missouri Compromise deal with the issue of slavery? A) It required all territories to abolish slavery before becoming states. B) It made the Mississippi River the dividing line between slave states and free states. C) It prohibited slavery in most of the former Louisiana Territory except for Missouri. D) It stated that all future states would be required to be slave states except for Missouri.

Warm Up 11-30-17 How did the Missouri Compromise deal with the issue of slavery? A) It required all territories to abolish slavery before becoming states. B) It made the Mississippi River the dividing line between slave states and free states. C) It prohibited slavery in most of the former Louisiana Territory except for Missouri. D) It stated that all future states would be required to be slave states except for Missouri. The Missouri Compromise (1820) prohibited slavery in most of the former Louisiana Territory except for Missouri. Specifically, it prohibited slavery above 36°30'N. This was meant to prevent slavery from being an issue as new states was added, but this would not be the case.

Warm Up 12/1 The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was a major victory for A) Mexico. B) James Gadsden. C) The United States. D) The Republic of California.

Warm Up 12/1 The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was a major victory for A) Mexico. B) James Gadsden. C) The United States. D) The Republic of California.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Warm Up 12-7 Background of Pearl Harbor: In 1941, the United States forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, were taken by surprise when Japanese warplanes began to drop bombs on the city and naval base. Hundreds of soldiers and civilians were killed during the raid, and the Navy suffered the loss of a great number of ships and other military hardware. This event marked the American entrance into World War II. Video: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war- ii/pearl-harbor

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Warm Up 12-7 Comparison: On December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy" in the words of President Franklin Roosevelt, many Americans were called upon to act as heroes. Countless Americans gave their lives in defense of our country and its citizens in Pearl Harbor. Similarly, the surprise attacks on America on September 11, 2001, called for heroic acts of selflessness from ordinary citizens, as well as firemen, police, military personnel, and other government workers. Video: http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Warm Up 12-7 Answer the following questions on for your warm up today. How did each event change American citizens' perspectives on war and the need for war? What was different about the media coverage? How were the reactions of the nation similar in both events?

Warm Up 12-13-17 Which controversial action did President Lincoln take early in the Civil War that limited the rights of certain U.S. citizens? A)He instituted the first military draft. B)He issued the Emancipation Proclamation. C)He suspended the writ of habeas corpus. D)He freed slaves in states that were loyal to the South.

Warm Up 12-13-17 Which controversial action did President Lincoln take early in the Civil War that limited the rights of certain U.S. citizens? A)He instituted the first military draft. B)He issued the Emancipation Proclamation. C)He suspended the writ of habeas corpus. D)He freed slaves in states that were loyal to the South.

Warm Up for 12-14-17 Jefferson Davis played what role in the Civil War? Union general Confederate general President of the Confederate States Cabinet member of the U.S. government

Warm Up for 12-14-17 Jefferson Davis played what role in the Civil War? Union general Confederate general President of the Confederate States Cabinet member of the U.S. government