AP US History Period 1-5 Review

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During the 1790s, which factor best explains why the United States was able to stay out of foreign conflicts?

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The Atlantic Ocean helped the United States remain isolated from foreign threats

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Weaknesses in the central government under the Articles of Confederation exposed by Shays’ Rebellion contributed directly to what?

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creation of the United States Constitution

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The slogan “no taxation without representation” was first used by Americans to protest Britain’s

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attempts to raise revenue through the Stamp Act

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Central issue in the debate between Federalists and Antifederalists over the ratification of the United States Constitution

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Threat posed by a strong central government to the rights of citizens

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The protection against double jeopardy and the right to a speedy trial are evidence that the United States Constitution supports the principle of:

• eminent domain
• due process of law
• representative democracy
• reserved powers

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due process of law

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The Compromise of 1850 was an attempt to resolve issues related to

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the protection and spread of slavery

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A major impact of the trend shown on the chart was that

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Plains Indians lost their main source of food, shelter, and clothing

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Which geographic features contributed to the economic development of the plantation system in the South?

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rich soil and warm climate

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During the early 1800s, advances in democratic government included:

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eliminating property ownership as a voting requirement

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Why did most American colonists settle near the Atlantic Coast or rivers before 1763?

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navigable water offered easier access to trade and employment