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Which of the following states was NOT part of the Confederate States of America?

  • California (correct)
  • Texas
  • Georgia
  • Florida

    • The Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in the border states.

    False

    What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

    The attack on Fort Sumter

    The __________ Plan was a strategy used by the North to blockade the South during the Civil War.

    <p>Anaconda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following amendments with their purpose:

    <p>13th Amendment = Abolished slavery 14th Amendment = Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law 15th Amendment = Granted African American men the right to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major disadvantage for the South during the Civil War?

    <p>Financial instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan required that 50% of a state's 1860 electorate pledge loyalty to the Union.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization was established to assist newly freed African Americans?

    <p>Freedmen's Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Confederate states after withdrawing from the Union?

    <p>To maintain slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Emancipation Proclamation freed all enslaved people in the United States.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event signaled the start of the Civil War?

    <p>The attack on Fort Sumter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ aimed to provide assistance to freed blacks and impoverished southern whites.

    <p>Freedmen's Bureau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a strategy used by the South during the Civil War?

    <p>Relied on foreign support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ku Klux Klan was established to promote racial equality.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan?

    <p>To re-establish state governments in the South after the Civil War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary result of the Missouri Compromise?

    <p>It established a line where slavery would be permitted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Indian Removal Act was intended to protect Native American lands.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the president during the Era of Good Feelings?

    <p>James Monroe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ___________ movement focused on removing alcohol consumption from society.

    <p>temperance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their outcomes:

    <p>Dred Scott Decision = Ruled enslaved people could not sue in court Compromise of 1850 = Allowed California to enter as a free state Kansas-Nebraska Act = Created violent conflict known as Bleeding Kansas Election of 1860 = Led to the secession of Southern states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Jacksonian Democracy?

    <p>Expansion of voting rights to all white men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Hartford Convention was held to support the War of 1812.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Monroe Doctrine establish?

    <p>Opposition to European colonialism in the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ___________ Party formed in response to the expansion of slavery into new territories.

    <p>Republican</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their contributions to the abolition movement:

    <p>Frederick Douglass = Former enslaved person and abolitionist speaker Harriet Beecher Stowe = Author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin John Brown = Led the raid at Harpers Ferry Sojourner Truth = Abolitionist and women's rights activist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act allowed people in the Kansas and Nebraska territories to decide on the issue of slavery?

    <p>Kansas-Nebraska Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Panic of 1819 was a positive economic growth period in the United States.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act?

    <p>To enforce the capture and return of runaway enslaved individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ was a movement that aimed to stop slavery's expansion into new territories.

    <p>Free Soil Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the Mexican-American War?

    <p>Acquisition of California and other territories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

    <p>To warn European nations against interfering in the Western Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed slavery to be determined by popular sovereignty.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Dred Scott decision?

    <p>Dred Scott was denied citizenship and therefore could not sue in federal court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ was a movement that aimed to restrict the expansion of slavery into new territories, without completely abolishing it.

    <p>Free Soil Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their descriptions:

    <p>Election of 1860 = Lincoln's victory on a platform to prevent slavery's expansion Compromise of 1850 = A set of laws aiming to balance interests of slave and free states Kansas-Nebraska Act = Allowed territories to decide slavery through popular sovereignty Civil War = Conflict primarily over the issues of slavery and states' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one effect of the Mexican-American War?

    <p>Led to the Mexican Cession, significantly expanding U.S. territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Spoils System during Andrew Jackson's presidency awarded government positions based on merit.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a notable abolitionist that published 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?

    <p>Harriet Beecher Stowe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ was a series of forced relocations of Native American nations from their homelands, resulting in the deaths of thousands.

    <p>Trail of Tears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

    <p>13th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Spain's exploration in Latin America and South America?

    <p>Gold and silver mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Great Britain colonies had a fluid social structure due to intermarriage with natives and Africans.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event took place in 1676 initiated by dissatisfied indentured servants?

    <p>Bacon’s Rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ Act was a British law that forbade colonists from moving westward beyond the Appalachians.

    <p>Proclamation of 1763</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects Thomas Jefferson's position about the Louisiana Purchase?

    <p>He believed it was unconstitutional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The First Great Awakening suggested that only a select few could be saved.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the main ideas expressed in Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'.

    <p>Independence from Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ was a meeting organized by Ben Franklin aimed at unifying the colonies.

    <p>Albany Plan of Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main consequence of the French and Indian War for the British colonies?

    <p>Increased taxation to pay for the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shay's Rebellion demonstrated the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Navigation Acts?

    <p>To regulate colonial trade and restrict exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ Compromise established a bicameral legislature with different representations for large and small states.

    <p>Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Federalists support under Alexander Hamilton?

    <p>Loose interpretation of the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major rebellion did Washington put down, demonstrating federal power?

    <p>Whiskey Rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motive for Spain's exploration in the New World?

    <p>Gold and silver mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Black Codes permitted Black individuals to testify in court.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Bacon's Rebellion in 1676?

    <p>To address the grievances of indentured servants who were left landless and starving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The First Great Awakening emphasized that all people could achieve __________.

    <p>salvation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their corresponding outcomes:

    <p>Boston Massacre = Killed five colonists during a riot Boston Tea Party = Colonists dumped tea in protest Lexington and Concord = First battle of the American Revolution Saratoga = Gained French support for American cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a system where a landowner receives land for every person they pay to travel to the New World?

    <p>Headright system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Virginia Plan proposed equal representation for both large and small states.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Constitutional Convention?

    <p>It created the Constitution to establish a new framework for the U.S. government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________ was the rebellion led by slaves to gain freedom from their masters.

    <p>Stono Rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Act did the colonists respond to by organizing the First Continental Congress?

    <p>Tea Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory without explicit constitutional authority.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the War of 1812?

    <p>It ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ Acts were designed to punish and prevent anti-government speech.

    <p>Alien and Sedition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following influential figures with their political ideologies:

    <p>Alexander Hamilton = Federalist Thomas Jefferson = Democratic-Republican John Locke = Natural rights advocate Thomas Paine = Author of Common Sense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unit 1: 1491-1607 and Unit 2: 1607-1754

    • European Exploration: Spain sought gold/silver in Latin/South America; France focused on fur trade & Native alliances; Great Britain aimed for agricultural colonies in Eastern US.
    • Social Structures: Spanish/French colonies had more fluid social structures due to intermarriage; British colonies had more rigid structures with Natives and Africans at the bottom.
    • Columbian Exchange: Introduced new plants, animals, and diseases between Europe and the Americas.
    • Jamestown: First English settlement in the Americas; faced initial hardship due to lack of women and relied initially on Natives for survival.
    • Plymouth: Founded by Puritans seeking to purify the Church of England; highly religious community.
    • Bacon's Rebellion (1676): Indentured servants, facing landlessness and starvation, rebelled.
    • Stono Rebellion: Enslaved people rose up against their owners.
    • First Great Awakening: Religious movement emphasizing salvation for all people regardless of social standing.
    • Southern Economy: Reliance on cash crops led to increased demand for enslaved labor.
    • Important Terms:
    • Headright System: Landowners received land for each person they sponsored to the New World.
    • Chattel Slavery: Enslaved people and their descendants were considered property.
    • Kinship Ties: Family connections among enslaved people.
    • Mercantilism: Colonies existed to provide raw materials for the benefit of the mother country (e.g., Britain and its colonies).
    • Navigation Acts: British laws regulating colonial trade.

    Unit 3: 1754-1800

    • Events Leading to the American Revolution:
    • Albany Plan of Union: Unsuccessful attempt by Ben Franklin to unite the colonies.
    • French and Indian War: Conflict between French/Native allies and British/colonial forces; British victory fueled colonial resentment.
    • Proclamation of 1763: British Parliament forbade westward expansion by colonists beyond the Appalachian Mountains; largely ignored by colonists.
    • Taxes & Acts: Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Quartering Acts imposed taxes and regulations; led to colonial resistance ("No Taxation Without Representation").
    • Boston Massacre: British soldiers fired on colonists, killing several.
    • Boston Tea Party: Colonists protested British tea taxes by dumping tea into Boston harbor.
    • First Continental Congress: Colonial representatives met to coordinate resistance against British policies.
    • Declaration of Independence: Declared the 13 colonies independent from British rule.
    • Ideologies for War: John Locke's natural rights, Thomas Paine's Common Sense, ideas of Enlightenment.
    • Battles:
    • Lexington and Concord: First battles of the American Revolution.
    • Saratoga: Crucial American victory which encouraged French alliance.
    • Beginning Government:
    • Articles of Confederation: Weak central government; unable to tax or regulate commerce; vulnerable to internal disputes (e.g., Shay's Rebellion).
    • Constitutional Convention: Created the U.S. Constitution establishing a federal government with three branches.
    • Compromises: Virginia & New Jersey Plans, 3/5 compromise.
    • Federalists/Anti-Federalists: Disagreements about the strength of the central government.
    • Washington's Presidency: Set precedents for the executive branch, declared neutrality in foreign affairs (Farewell Address). Established first executive branch departments and handled domestic conflict (Whiskey Rebellion).
    • Hamilton's Economic Plan: Proposal for national bank, tax on whiskey, funding national debt, tariffs on imports.

    Unit 4: 1800-1848

    • Jefferson Presidency: Louisiana Purchase--purchased land in the western territories; Embargo Act--cut off trade to limit conflict with British and French.
    • Madison Presidency: War of 1812. Disputes with Britain over maritime matters culminated in war; Treaty of Ghent ended the war.
    • Monroe Presidency: Era of Good Feelings--national unity after the War of 1812; Monroe Doctrine--established US sphere of influence in the Western Hemisphere; Missouri Compromise--dealt with the expansion of slavery; Judicial review established and impacted the structure of government power.
    • Jackson Presidency: Spoils system, Jacksonian Democracy, Indian Removal Act, conflict with the National Bank (and other branches of government).
    • Market Revolution: Technological advancements, transportation improvements, industrialization altered the economic and social landscape of the nation.
    • Sectionalism: Increased tensions between North and South over issues like slavery, states' rights, and economic development.
    • Abolition Movement: Growing movement to end slavery; fuelled by religious revivalism; writers and speakers like Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
    • Native Americans: Trail of Tears, forced relocation of Native American nations.

    Unit 5: 1844-1877

    • Mexican-American War: Acquisition of land in the Southwest (Mexican Cession) intensified debate over slavery in newly acquired territories.
    • Compromise of 1850: Settled issues regarding the expansion of slavery; Fugitive Slave Act.
    • Kansas-Nebraska Act: Legislation that allowed settlers of new territories to decide on the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty, led to violence (Bleeding Kansas).
    • Dred Scott Decision: Supreme Court ruling that deemed enslaved people as property, increasing conflict.
    • Formation of Republican Party: Political party uniting anti-slavery factions.
    • Sectional Conflict: Rising tensions over slavery, states' rights, and economic development intensified in the lead up to the Civil War, with various political and social movements emerging to deal with these issues.
    • Civil War: Conflict over the issue of slavery; Union victory abolishing slavery.
    • Election of 1860: Abraham Lincoln's victory triggered Southern secession and formation of the Confederacy.
    • Reconstruction: Post-Civil War effort to rebuild the South and ensure civil rights for African Americans; faced resistance and challenges (e.g., Black Codes, KKK).
    • Amendments: 13th (abolished slavery), 14th (citizenship), and 15th (voting rights) Amendments.
    • Sharecropping: A system of agricultural labor in the South where formerly enslaved people worked land and shared the harvest, often in a form of forced labor after Emancipation.
    • Black Codes: Laws designed to restrict the freedom of newly freed African Americans following Emancipation.

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    Test your knowledge on key events and social structures from the early colonial era of American history, covering European exploration, the Columbian Exchange, and significant rebellions. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the dynamics between European powers, Native Americans, and enslaved people during the 1491-1754 period.

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