U.S History Final Review

Terms to Know Manifest Destiny: Americans have the right & duty to spread their culture westward across the continent Manifest Destiny: Americans have the right & duty to spread their culture westward across the continent Articles of Confederation: provided a weak national government Articles of Confederation: provided a weak national government Checks and Balance: it guarantees that no part of govt becomes to powerful ex. The president appointed a federal judge, but senate didnt approve of the appointment Checks and Balance: it guarantees that no part of govt becomes to powerful ex. The president appointed a federal judge, but senate didnt approve of the appointment Ironclads: technological advances that had the greatest impact on the naval warfare during civil war Ironclads: technological advances that had the greatest impact on the naval warfare during civil war

Terms to Know cont… Farmers Alliance : set up farm cooperatives to help farmers in the late 1870s Farmers Alliance : set up farm cooperatives to help farmers in the late 1870s Referendum: a way for people to vote directly on a proposed new law Referendum: a way for people to vote directly on a proposed new law Harlem Renaissance: A cultural excitement period during the 1920s. Harlem Renaissance: A cultural excitement period during the 1920s. League of Nations : an international organization created by the Treaty of Versailles League of Nations : an international organization created by the Treaty of Versailles

Terms to Know cont…. Totalitarian State: A nation in which a single party controls the govt & every aspect of peoples lives Totalitarian State: A nation in which a single party controls the govt & every aspect of peoples lives Marshall Plan: used by President Truman to limit Soviet expansion after WWII Marshall Plan: used by President Truman to limit Soviet expansion after WWII 14 th Amendment: provided all with equal protection of the laws 14 th Amendment: provided all with equal protection of the laws Recession: A temporary economic slump Recession: A temporary economic slump The Great Society: Lyndon Johnsons program to deal w/ the effects of poverty. The Great Society: Lyndon Johnsons program to deal w/ the effects of poverty.

Terms to Know cont….. The Domino Theory: This idea contributed to the U.S. involvement in Vietnam War. The Domino Theory: This idea contributed to the U.S. involvement in Vietnam War. The Tet offensive: set in motion a sequence of events that marked a major turning point in the Vietnam war. The Tet offensive: set in motion a sequence of events that marked a major turning point in the Vietnam war. The war Powers Act of 1973: a political result of the Vietnam War The war Powers Act of 1973: a political result of the Vietnam War Inflation: A steady rise in the prices. Ex. Military spending for the Vietnam War Inflation: A steady rise in the prices. Ex. Military spending for the Vietnam War Globalization: the process of creating an international economic network Globalization: the process of creating an international economic network

Questions The belief that people had certain rights under the law comes from Greek & Roman govt & what English Document? Magna Carta The belief that people had certain rights under the law comes from Greek & Roman govt & what English Document? Magna Carta Europeans saw the voyage of what explorer as the potential for establishing settlements & gaining riches? Christopher Columbus Europeans saw the voyage of what explorer as the potential for establishing settlements & gaining riches? Christopher Columbus Freedom of the press was established by whose trial? Peter Zenger Freedom of the press was established by whose trial? Peter Zenger

Questions cont…. Name the three branches of U.S. govt that Baron de Montesquieu influenced. Legislative, Judicial, and executive Name the three branches of U.S. govt that Baron de Montesquieu influenced. Legislative, Judicial, and executive What document states that the pursuit of Happiness is an inalienable right? Declaration of Independence What document states that the pursuit of Happiness is an inalienable right? Declaration of Independence What name did Andrew Jackson give the 2 nd bank to show his dislike for the groups that supported the 2 nd Banks economic policies? The Monster What name did Andrew Jackson give the 2 nd bank to show his dislike for the groups that supported the 2 nd Banks economic policies? The Monster

Questions cont….. Before the Civil War, the northern textile companies needed what product from the south? Cotton Before the Civil War, the northern textile companies needed what product from the south? Cotton What is an example of the growing national identity in the U.S during the mid-1800s? The development of distinct American themes & styles in Art & literature What is an example of the growing national identity in the U.S during the mid-1800s? The development of distinct American themes & styles in Art & literature What political principle did Abe Lincoln endorse when he said a House divided against itself cannot stand?He defended the union of all the states in the nation What political principle did Abe Lincoln endorse when he said a House divided against itself cannot stand?He defended the union of all the states in the nation

Questions Cont… Name an advantage the Confederacy had over the Union in the Civil War. Confederate soldiers were fighting on familiar land Name an advantage the Confederacy had over the Union in the Civil War. Confederate soldiers were fighting on familiar land Why was the Civil War a major turning point in U.S. History? The nation came close to breaking apart permanently, but did not Why was the Civil War a major turning point in U.S. History? The nation came close to breaking apart permanently, but did not What is the Link between Urbanization & increased immigration to the U.S.? Many immigrants settled in cities b/c of job opportunities provided by urbanization What is the Link between Urbanization & increased immigration to the U.S.? Many immigrants settled in cities b/c of job opportunities provided by urbanization

Questions cont…. How did the U.S. expect to benefit economically from the Panama Canal? Made it cheaper for American ships to carry goods b/t the pacific & the Atlantic Oceans How did the U.S. expect to benefit economically from the Panama Canal? Made it cheaper for American ships to carry goods b/t the pacific & the Atlantic Oceans What action did President Wilson want the U.S to take at the start of WWI? Remain neutral What action did President Wilson want the U.S to take at the start of WWI? Remain neutral What U.S. President took office in 2000 after a disputed election? George W. Bush What U.S. President took office in 2000 after a disputed election? George W. Bush

Did you know The economic Benefits to the US expanding westward between 1789 & 1803 is we gained the Great plains region w/ its rich farmland and natural resources. The economic Benefits to the US expanding westward between 1789 & 1803 is we gained the Great plains region w/ its rich farmland and natural resources. President Jefferson supported religious freedom for all people President Jefferson supported religious freedom for all people Henry Clays American System failed b/c each region was more concerned about its own economic interests than the economy of the country Henry Clays American System failed b/c each region was more concerned about its own economic interests than the economy of the country

Did you know The 1 st Amendment was included in the bill of rights to give Americans the freedom to express political views The 1 st Amendment was included in the bill of rights to give Americans the freedom to express political views The Federalist party economic policies supported manufacturing, trade, and a protective tariff, which appealed to many merchants, property owners, and workers The Federalist party economic policies supported manufacturing, trade, and a protective tariff, which appealed to many merchants, property owners, and workers Due to the Manifest Destiny & the Mexican American War, the western border of the U.S extended to the pacific Ocean Due to the Manifest Destiny & the Mexican American War, the western border of the U.S extended to the pacific Ocean The introduction of the horse to the Great Plains resulted in many native Americans becoming dependent for survival on the Buffalo The introduction of the horse to the Great Plains resulted in many native Americans becoming dependent for survival on the Buffalo

Did You Know The 19 th Amendment doubled the number of voters in the U.S. The 19 th Amendment doubled the number of voters in the U.S. An example of containment is the U.S.s support of South Korea during the Korean War An example of containment is the U.S.s support of South Korea during the Korean War Political conservatives believe that the govt should not regulate business. Political conservatives believe that the govt should not regulate business. During the presidency of Ronald Reagan, his policies led to record federal deficits During the presidency of Ronald Reagan, his policies led to record federal deficits

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