U.S. History Chapter on Compromise and Reconstruction

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What was a significant consequence of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

It allowed for the immediate admission of new states.

It abolished slavery in Missouri.

It created a clear boundary for slave and free states. (correct)

It established a permanent ban on all slave states.

Which case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

Gibbons VS Ogden

Marbury VS Madison (correct)

McCullough VS Maryland

Missouri VS Fletcher

What was the primary reason for admitting states in pairs, one free and one slave, after the Missouri Compromise?

To promote economic growth in both types of states.

To ensure equal representation and prevent the abolition of slavery. (correct)

To establish a stronger federal government.

To allow for easy trade across state lines.

What did the Monroe Doctrine assert regarding U.S. foreign policy?

The U.S. would remain neutral and avoid foreign affairs. Signup and view all the answers

During the Era of Good Feelings, which statement accurately reflects the political landscape?

James Monroe was elected for multiple terms with limited opposition. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary focus of the Radical Republicans' Reconstruction Plan?

Retribution against Southern leaders Signup and view all the answers

Which amendments were passed as part of the Radical Republican’s efforts during Reconstruction?

13th, 14th, and 15th amendments Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the US during the interactions with Native Americans?

To convert them to Christianity and access raw materials Signup and view all the answers

Which event was a direct result of the Open Door Policy in China?

The eruption of the Boxer Rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What action did Vice President Andrew Johnson take regarding civil rights bills?

He attempted to veto them. Signup and view all the answers

Which act did Andrew Johnson violate leading to his impeachment?

Tenure of Office Act Signup and view all the answers

What does the Platt Amendment allow the US to do in Cuba?

Intervene militarily to restore order if necessary Signup and view all the answers

What was a requirement for Southern states to rejoin the Union under the Reconstruction Act of 1867?

A new state constitution recognizing the amendments Signup and view all the answers

The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty was significant for what main reason?

It facilitated the construction of the Panama Canal. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the goals of the Freedmen's Bureau established in 1865?

To redistribute land to former slaves Signup and view all the answers

What was Theodore Roosevelt’s approach summarized by the phrase 'Speak softly and carry a big stick'?

Use diplomacy first but be ready for military action Signup and view all the answers

Who was president immediately following Abraham Lincoln's assassination?

Andrew Johnson Signup and view all the answers

What was a common outcome for many former slaves regarding land ownership after the Freedmen's Bureau's efforts?

They often ended up in sharecropping. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main aim of the Immigration Restriction League formed in 1894?

To reduce immigration Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Homestead Strike of 1892?

Strikers were ultimately defeated Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor that contributed to the growing gap between the rich and poor during this period?

The rise of unskilled laborers in assembly lines Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of Hayes' presidency related to Reconstruction?

Reunification of the nation Signup and view all the answers

Which group did the American Protective Association specifically target?

Catholics and immigrants Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly precipitated the onset of the Spanish-American War?

The sinking of the USS Maine Signup and view all the answers

What was a main goal of the Progressive Era reforms?

Political and economic reforms for social justice Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key reasons for the collapse of the Knights of Labor?

The Haymarket Square Incident Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Versailles for the U.S. after WWI?

Establishment of the League of Nations Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary goals of the American Federation of Labor established by Samuel Gompers?

To improve wages, hours, and working conditions Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the economic climate of the 1920s in the United States?

Rapid industrialization and consumerism Signup and view all the answers

Social Darwinism was used to justify which societal phenomenon?

The accumulation of wealth by the rich Signup and view all the answers

Which type of laborers were primarily represented in the American Federation of Labor?

Skilled laborers Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the U.S. entry into World War II?

The attack on Pearl Harbor Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant feature of the Jim Crow laws enacted during the Gilded Age?

Disenfranchisement and segregation of African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Navagation Acts prior to the French and Indian War?

To regulate the commerce of the colonies Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary goal of the South after the end of slavery?

To develop an industrial economy similar to the North's Signup and view all the answers

What significant change regarding labor occurred with the 13th Amendment?

It abolished involuntary servitude. Signup and view all the answers

Which process significantly aided the iron and steel industry in the South?

Bessemer Process Signup and view all the answers

What was the main result of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?

It established the legality of segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine. Signup and view all the answers

What socioeconomic condition often trapped sharecroppers in a cycle of poverty?

Inability to afford land ownership or leave the system Signup and view all the answers

What did Jim Crow laws evolve from?

The Black Codes Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the facilities provided to African Americans as a result of segregation?

They were typically poorer and inferior in quality. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary industries that flourished during the Gilded Age in the South?

Textile manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Period 1/Period 2: Differences in European Colonization

English Colonies: Primarily based on agriculture
Demographics: Large numbers of men and women settled to acquire land and populate settlements; diverse groups (Scots-Irish, Quakers, Catholics, Puritans)
Relationships with Native Americans: Hostile; wars like Anglo-Powhatan (1610-1646), Susquehannock (1675), and King Philip's (1675)
Intermarriage: Rare
Government: Roots of self-governance emerged with the House of Burgesses (1619, Virginia) and the Mayflower Compact (1620, Massachusetts).
Labor Source: Initially relied on indentured servants
Headright System: Gave land to those who paid for passage of indentured servants.
Bacon's Rebellion (1676): Increased reliance on enslaved African labor in the colonies.

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Test your knowledge on key events and principles in U.S. history, particularly focusing on the Missouri Compromise, judicial review, and the Reconstruction Era. Explore questions about major policies and amendments that shaped the nation during and after these pivotal times. This quiz is essential for understanding the political landscape and civil rights development in American history.