Lowman 6th gr. Study Sheet Terms #11-20

Front

What was the main reason millions of people moved to the U.S. during the period of Immigration?

Back

To find a job

Front

What significant change occurred in America during the Industrial Revolution?

Back

America began making money from building factories

Front

What does Judicial Review allow the Supreme Court to do?

Back

Declare laws unconstitutional

Front

What was the U.S. desire during the period of Manifest Destiny?

Back

To own land from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast

Front

What land did the U.S. acquire after the U.S.-Mexican War?

Back

California

Front

What were some of the reasons for exploration?

Back

Wealth, religion, expand empires, claim territory

Front

Which country claimed the southern part of modern-day United States?

Back

Spain

Front

What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

Back

Africans were brought to the U.S. to work as slaves on plantations

Front

What are unalienable rights?

Back

Rights all people have from birth; life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Front

Urbanization

Back

People move from rural farm areas to cities to work in factories