8th Grade History Lowmans Study Sheet Flashcard

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What was one of the main reasons for European exploration in the New World?

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To find new trade routes

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What did the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantee?

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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

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Who led the Federalist Party and wanted a stronger federal government?

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Alexander Hamilton

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What was a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution?

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New inventions helped farming and factories make goods faster

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What was the impact of the steamboat and railroads during the Industrial Revolution?

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Resulted in faster, more efficient transportation of goods

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Who invented the telegraph, and what was its significance?

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Samuel Morse; used to communicate rapidly over long distances

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What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

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To relieve sectional differences by maintaining the balance between free and slave states

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What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

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Dispute over Texas and Mexico

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What did the 13th Amendment achieve?

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Abolished slavery

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Who was the first African American U.S. Senator?

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Hiram Rhodes Revels