11 Questions
What was the primary economic focus of the New England colonies?
Trade and shipbuilding
Which event was a catalyst for the Spanish-American War in 1898?
Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
What territory did the United States gain control of after the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
What was Theodore Roosevelt known for during his presidency?
Trust-busting initiatives and conservation efforts
Which colonial region relied heavily on plantations and slavery?
Southern colonies
Who led the Anti-Federalists in opposition to a strong central government and in support of a Bill of Rights?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the main impact of the cotton gin on the South's economy and society?
Facilitated the increase in cotton production and slavery expansion
Which Supreme Court ruling declared that African Americans were not citizens and had no rights under the Constitution?
Dred Scott decision
Who was known for pursuing dollar diplomacy in Latin America during their presidency?
William H. Taft
What principle advocated for the people of a territory to determine their own laws and government?
Popular sovereignty
Which President led the United States during the Spanish-American War and implemented protective tariffs for economic growth?
William McKinley
Test your knowledge on the beliefs of the Anti-Federalists and the events surrounding Bleeding Kansas in the 1850s. Learn about the differing opinions on centralized power and slavery that shaped American history.
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