Civics Final

Front

Based on the inquiry assignment, what reasoning best explains this evidence from Ghosts of Gold Mountain: Despite their critical role in American history, the Railroad Chinese remain silent spikes to this day?

Back

All first hand writings of Chinese rail workers have been lost.

Front

What does Mark Twain's term "Gilded Age" imply about the late 19th century?

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It was characterized by superficial wealth masking deeper corruption.

Front

Federalism is defined as the sharing of power between national, state, and local governments.

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national, state, and local governments.

Front

The 1803 Supreme Court decision in the case of ______________ v. _______________ established the precedent of judicial review.

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Marbury v. Madison

Front

John C. Calhoun proposed that ________________ nullify the Tariff of 1828 because it was helping northerners at the expense of southerners.

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South Carolina

Front

According to the chart, John Quincy Adams won the election of 1824 by a 13 to 7 to 4 margin in the ____________________ .

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House of Representatives

Front

What phrase from the Declaration of Independence did many enslaved people use to support the argument to abolish slavery?

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all men are created equal

Front

Based on the action in the image below, it was probably published soon after which of these changes went into effect? Signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ratification of the 1st amendment, Ratification of the 11th amendment, Ratification of the 15th amendment

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Ratification of the 15th amendment

Front

According to John Locke's 1690 Two Treatises of Government, where do peaceful governments get their power? Options: from the light of History, from firm Foundations, from the Consent of the People, from the British monarchy

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from the Consent of the People

Front

In the text of the Mayflower Compact, the idea of government is defined as ________________ .

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the "civil body politic"