Supreme Court Cases and Amendments Quiz
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Who was the first woman ordained to preach in the United States?

  • Amelia Earhart
  • Antonette Brown Blackwell (correct)
  • Susan B. Anthony
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe
  • Andrew Johnson was impeached and removed by the House of Representatives in 1868.

    False (B)

    What were John Adams's last words before he died in 1826?

    Thomas Jefferson survives

    Charles Grandison Finney was a lawyer before he became a __________.

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

    Match the following statements with their truth values:

    <p>Charles Grandison Finney was a lawyer before he became a revivalist = False Transcendentalists were religiously conservative Presbyterians = False Antonette Brown Blackwell was the first woman ordained to preach = True John Adams's last words referred to Thomas Jefferson = True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment abolished slavery?

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

    Sojourner Truth delivered the speech "Ain't I a Woman" in 1851.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement?

    <p>Ralph Waldo Emerson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ of 1845-49 caused a significant influx of immigrants from Ireland.

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

    Which Supreme Court Justice wrote the decision on Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

    <p>John Marshall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Supreme Court cases with their corresponding Justices:

    <p>Marbury v. Madison = John Marshall Scott v. Sandford = Roger B. Taney Plessy v. Ferguson = Henry Billings Brown Brown v. Board of Education = Earl Warren</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Battle of New Orleans occurred before peace was established between England and the United States.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who organized the Seneca Falls Convention and wrote the Declaration of Sentiments?

    <p>Elizabeth Cady Stanton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best brief definition of a primary source?

    <p>The thoughts, words, material culture, &amp; experiences of past people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point for the Confederate victory in the Civil War.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which commodity was a symbol of status and wealth for the Comanche?

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

    Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote _____.

    <p>Uncle Tom's Cabin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which person enlisted as a United States soldier during the Mexican-American War?

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    Mill girls, aged 15-35, who lived on-site, operated the looms in the Lowell Massachusetts textile mills.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their significant contributions or actions:

    <p>John Adams = Judiciary Act of 1801 Benjamin Franklin Scribner = Soldier in the Mexican-American War Harriet Beecher Stowe = Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin James K. Polk = Critic of the Mexican-American War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Adams made the midnight appointments to protect Federalist power.

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    Which battle during the Civil War was a significant Union loss?

    <p>Battle of Fredericksburg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Know Nothing political party emerged because of the value of nativism.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reported on lynchings in the South?

    <p>Ida B. Wells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The group that resisted reconstruction efforts and aimed to protect white supremacy in the South was called the ______.

    <p>Ku Klux Klan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual was NOT a candidate in the 1860 presidential election?

    <p>Horace Greeley (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Reconstruction = Reuniting the North and the South after the Civil War Secondary Source = A source that analyzes and interprets primary sources Nativism = Opposition to immigration Abolition = Movement to end slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Richmond Bread Riot was a cause of the Civil War.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the notion of Reconstruction?

    <p>Reuniting the North and the South and rebuilding its social structure after the Civil War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    13th Amendment

    Abolished slavery in the United States

    14th Amendment

    Granted citizenship and equal rights to formerly enslaved people and African Americans

    15th Amendment

    Prohibited denying voting rights based on race, color, or previous servitude

    Democratic-Republican

    Political party supporting agrarian rights and states' rights

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    Transcendentalism

    Philosophical movement emphasizing individualism and nature

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    Seneca Falls Convention

    Historic meeting advocating for women's rights

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    Scot v. Sandford

    Supreme Court case with a ruling against the rights of African Americans

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    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    Treaty adding California to the United States

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    Battle of Fredericksburg

    A significant Union loss during the Civil War.

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    Know Nothing Party

    Political party formed due to nativism.

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    Horace Greeley

    Not a candidate in the 1860 presidential election.

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    Cause of Civil War (incorrect)

    Richmond Bread Riot is NOT a reason for the Civil War.

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    Republican Party

    Political party supporting abolition and the Union.

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    Reconstruction

    Reuniting the North & South, rebuilding society after Civil War.

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    Ku Klux Klan

    Secret organization opposing Reconstruction, protecting white supremacy.

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    Secondary Source Definition

    A source recounting what people said or did in the past (by others).

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    Primary Source Definition

    A primary source contains the thoughts, words, artifacts, and experiences of people from the past.

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    Age of Exploration Shift

    The focus of exploration shifted from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic world.

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    Comanche Status Symbol

    Horses were a significant symbol of wealth and status for the Comanche.

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    Mexican-American War Soldier

    Benjamin Franklin Scribner enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American war.

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    Uncle Tom's Cabin Author

    Harriet Beecher Stowe authored the book Uncle Tom's Cabin.

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    Civil War Turning Point Battle

    The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal battle for the Union during the Civil War.

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    Mexican-American War Critic

    James K. Polk did not publicly criticize the Mexican-American war.

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    Judiciary Act of 1801

    John Adams intended the Judiciary Act of 1801 to strengthen Federalist power, done through midnight appointments.

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    Finney's Profession Before Revivalism

    Charles Grandison Finney was not a lawyer before becoming a revivalist.

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    Transcendentalist Religious Views

    Transcendentalists were not religiously conservative Presbyterians.

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    Antonette Brown Blackwell's Ordination

    Antonette Brown Blackwell was the first woman ordained to preach in the U.S.

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    Andrew Johnson's Impeachment Outcome

    Andrew Johnson was not removed from office by the House of Representatives in 1868

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    John Adams's and Thomas Jefferson's Last Words

    John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's last words relate to the deaths in 1826 and were possibly misattributed

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    Study Notes

    Supreme Court Rulings

    • Scot v. Stanford: Roger B. Taney wrote the decision and ruling
    • Other three cases: John Marshall wrote the decisions and rulings

    Amendments

    • 13th Amendment: Abolished slavery
    • 14th Amendment: Granted citizenship and equal rights to formerly enslaved people and African Americans.
    • 15th Amendment: Prevents denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous servitude

    Supreme Court Cases

    • Marbury v. Madison (1803): John Marshall wrote the decision
    • War of 1812 Battles: Battle of New Orleans took place after peace between England and the USA

    Political Parties

    • Democratic-Republican Party: Appealed to agrarian and states' rights, represented by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

    Transcendentalist Movement

    • Key figure: Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Historical Figures and Events

    • Antoinette Brown: Leader at the Seneca Falls Convention, witnessed women gaining the right to vote
    • Sojourner Truth: Delivered the "Ain't I a Woman" speech (1851)
    • War of 1812: British attack and burning of Washington, D.C. was NOT a cause of the war

    Additional Historical Information

    • The Great Famine (1845-1849): Caused an influx of immigrants from Ireland

    • Charles Grandison Finney: Wrote "The New Measures"

    • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Gained land for California

    • Seneca Falls Convention (1848): Organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who wrote the Declaration of Sentiments

    • Scott v. Sandford (1857): Roger B. Taney wrote the decision

    • Civil War Battle: Battle of Fredericksburg was a significant Union loss

    • Political Party: Know Nothing Party emerged due to nativism

    Notable Facts and Figures

    • 1860 Presidential Election: Horace Greeley was NOT a candidate

    • Civil War Cause: The Richmond Bread Riot was not a cause of the Civil War

    • Civil War-related: Elisha Hunt Rhodes enlisted in the Union Army

    • South related: Ida B. Wells reported on lynchings in the South

    • Reconstruction period: Reuniting the North and South and rebuilding social structures after the Civil War

    • 1866 Secret Group: Ku Klux Klan resisted Reconstruction and supported white supremacy

    • Definitions of History: History recovers past people's recorded memories and actions

    • Primary and Secondary Sources. Primary sources are past people's thoughts and experiences; secondary sources are written about a person, place, period or event.

    Further Historical Details & Events

    • Age of Exploration Shift: The Atlantic world replaced the Mediterranean world
    • Commodity: Horse was a symbol of status and wealth for the Comanche
    • Mexican-American War Related: Benjamin Franklin Scribner was a United States soldier
    • Harriet Beecher Stowe: Uncle Tom's Cabin
    • Civil War Battle: Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point for the Union's victory
    • Person who did NOT publicly criticize the Mexican-American War: James K. Polk
    • Midnight Appointments: John Adams pushed through the Judiciary Act of 1801 and made midnight appointments to protect Federalist power (True)
    • Lowell Textile Mills: Mill girls (15-35) lived and worked on-site (True)
    • Revivalism: John Williamson Nevin wrote "The Anxious Bench" to promote new revivalism measures (False)
    • Charles Grandison Finney: Was a lawyer before becoming a revivalist.

    Political and Social Situations

    • New York Connection: Transcendentalists were NOT religiously conservative and reformed Presbyterians (False)
    • Women’s Rights: Antoinette Brown Blackwell was the first woman ordained to preach in the United States (True)
    • Andrew Johnson Impeachment: Andrew Johnson was NOT impeached and removed by the House of Representatives (False)
    • Last Words: John Adams last words, mentioning Thomas Jefferson who died hours earlier, is true.

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    Test your knowledge on landmark Supreme Court rulings and significant Constitutional amendments. This quiz covers essential cases like Scot v. Stanford and Marbury v. Madison, along with the effects of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Explore historical figures and their impact on American rights and democracy.

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