American History Final Review

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Which group would the author of the article most likely support? Options: Loyalists because they felt the liberties granted to the colonists should be given to the English as well., The Sons of Liberty because they agreed that it was the duty of citizens to stop unfair taxation., The Sons of Liberty because their job was to protect English citizens from being attacked or taken into slavery., Loyalists because they believed the liberties provided to Englishmen were protected by the Magna Carta.

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The Sons of Liberty because they agreed that it was the duty of citizens to stop unfair taxation.

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How did John Locke’s Social Contract contribute to the development of the American political system?

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John Locke’s Social Contract about people having natural rights was used in the development of the Declaration of Independence and formed the foundation of American democracy.

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British taxes on the American colonists, such as the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act, passed with what intention?

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To help repay the British debts accrued during the French and Indian War

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How did the Monroe Doctrine influence the foreign policy of the United States?

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While the United States followed an isolationist policy regarding European affairs, the United States established itself as a protective power over the Western Hemisphere.

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How did the Missouri Compromise impact the distribution of political power?

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The acquisition of new territory led to a power struggle between free states and slave states. To keep political balance, a compromise was developed by the federal government.

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How did the War of 1812 impact the American economy?

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Due to the lack of imported manufactured goods during the war, the United States began to focus on industrialization, national economic stability, and internal improvements.

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How did religious movements influence society in the 1830's and 1840's?

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Religious fervor inspired more believers to improve society

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How would southern states, like South Carolina, most likely respond to Henry Clay’s American System?

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Southern states would oppose the American System because they believed the federal government did not have the authority to impose a protective tariff without evidence of it being necessary.

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How did the Civil War impact the Southern economy?

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The destruction of southern railroads limited the South’s ability to import and export resources, which restricted the South’s economic recovery from the war.

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How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the distribution of power between the federal and state governments?

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The Emancipation Proclamation demonstrated federal authority over the states because it allowed the federal government to free enslaved people in rebellious states.