U.S History Final Practice

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Who was Bartolome de Las Casas?

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A Spanish Dominican friar and missionary who advocated for the rights of Native Americans and argued against their mistreatment during the Valladolid Debate.

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What was the main argument of Bartolome de Las Casas in the Valladolid Debate?

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He argued that Native Americans are intelligent humans who can learn about Christianity.

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What were the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?

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A series of laws passed by the Federalist Congress that limited immigrants' influence and restricted speech critical of the government.

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What was the primary purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

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To limit immigrants' influence in the United States.

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What two major cultural changes did Europeans bring to the New World?

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Religion and Language.

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Why is Andrew Jackson often viewed as a controversial figure in U.S. history?

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He is associated with the Worcester v. Georgia case, which highlighted his disregard for Native American rights.

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What was the XYZ Affair?

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A diplomatic incident between France and the United States that arose from French anger over American trade with England.

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What caused France's anger leading to the XYZ Affair?

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The willingness of the United States to trade with England.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles in U.S. history?

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It ended World War I and reshaped international relations, but it is not directly related to the XYZ Affair.

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What was the impact of the Alien and Sedition Acts on American society?

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They created divisions over immigration and civil liberties, leading to debates about freedom of speech.