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What were some effects of urbanization in the late 1800s?
What were some effects of urbanization in the late 1800s?
What was the significance of Jacob Riis' book How the Other Half Lives?
What was the significance of Jacob Riis' book How the Other Half Lives?
Which two amendments are known as significant achievements of the Progressive Movement?
Which two amendments are known as significant achievements of the Progressive Movement?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
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How did Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy facilitate the acquisition of the Panama Canal?
How did Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy facilitate the acquisition of the Panama Canal?
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What rights do individuals consent to protect under John Locke's Social Contract?
What rights do individuals consent to protect under John Locke's Social Contract?
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Which grievance was NOT listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Which grievance was NOT listed in the Declaration of Independence?
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What major change did the Constitution make to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What major change did the Constitution make to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
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What does the Bill of Rights primarily aim to do?
What does the Bill of Rights primarily aim to do?
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What was a key feature of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
What was a key feature of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
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What was an outcome of John Brown’s Raid at Harper's Ferry?
What was an outcome of John Brown’s Raid at Harper's Ferry?
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Which of the following is a reason for the rise of the KKK during Reconstruction?
Which of the following is a reason for the rise of the KKK during Reconstruction?
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What does laissez-faire advocate in the context of capitalism?
What does laissez-faire advocate in the context of capitalism?
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Foundations of U.S. Government
- John Locke and the Social Contract: People consent to be governed for protection of their rights (life, liberty, property). They can overthrow a government that violates these rights.
- Declaration of Independence Grievances: Complaints against King George III, including taxation without representation, lack of fair trials, and quartering of soldiers.
- Declaration of Independence: Formally declared the colonies' independence from Britain and asserted their status as free and independent states.
- Articles of Confederation Weaknesses: Lack of power to tax and no centralized military.
- Constitutional Fixes for Articles of Confederation: Congress gained the power to tax, and a federal military was established.
- Constitutional Principles (Limited Power): Bill of Rights limits government authority by protecting individual freedoms.
- Checks and Balances: Each branch of government can limit the powers of the others (e.g., President can veto laws).
- Bill of Rights Purpose: Added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties and address Anti-Federalist concerns about centralized government power.
Unit 2: The Civil War and Westward Expansion
- Missouri Compromise of 1820: Established the 36°30' line, allowing slavery below the line and prohibiting it above.
- John Brown's Raid: An armed abolitionist attempt to ignite a slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry.
Unit 3: Industrialization and Progressives
- Capitalism and Social Darwinism (Laissez-Faire): A principle of minimal government interference in business.
- Vertical Integration: Controlling all aspects of production, from raw materials to finished goods.
- Urbanization Outcomes (Late 1800s): Increased crime, poor living conditions, and the rise of nativism.
- Muckrakers (Jacob Riis): Exposed poor living conditions in urban tenements through his book, How the Other Half Lives.
- Progressive Achievements: Establishment of settlement houses, and advocating for political reforms like recall and initiative.
- Progressive Amendments: 18th Amendment (Prohibition) and 19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage).
Unit 4: U.S. Imperialism
- Causes of U.S. Imperialism: Economic interests, military expansion, cultural superiority, and political influence.
- Spanish-American War Causes: Sinking of the USS Maine and yellow journalism.
- Treaty of Paris (1898): Acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
- Big Stick Diplomacy (Roosevelt): Supported Panama's independence from Colombia and secured rights for the U.S. to build the Panama Canal.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of the U.S. government, including key ideas from John Locke, the Declaration of Independence, and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Test your knowledge on the constitutional fixes and principles that established the government we know today.
