FINAL EXAM-US HISTORY

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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Who was the first vice president of the United States and second president of the United States? He was a Federalist and wanted a strong national government.

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John Adams

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He is considered the Father of the Constitution. He was a Representative from Virginia who eventually become the Fourth President of the United States.

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James Madison

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Which political party wanted a strong federal government, to unite all 13 states? Most of their supporters were business people from the northern states. Its leaders were John Adams and Alexander Hamilton.

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Federalists

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Which political party wanted stronger state governments and a weaker national government, supported creating the Bill of Rights, and had leaders like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?

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Anti-Federalists (aka Democratic-Republicans)

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Which act provided 160 acres of land to the head of the household?

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Homestead Act

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Of the following which was the most responsible for the Populist Party? (The Railroad, The Grange, Republicans, Farmers)

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Farmers

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Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States? European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety. Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming. Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward. The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

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Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America.

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President who continued the vision of Manifest Destiny, added Texas to the US, & secured control of Oregon territory.

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James K. Polk