Semester 1 Exam Review

Why did European countries venture to North America:

• God

• gold

• glory

• guts

Reason for the establishment of Jamestown

• religious freedom

• self-government

• to find gold

• to grow tobacco

Reason for the establishment of Plymouth:

• religious freedom

• hoping to find gold

• to grow tobacco

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

The Erie Canal is responsible for the success of which city?

What are the principles of a free enterprise system?

How did the War of 1812 impact the United States economy?

Answer explanation

U.S. becomes economically independent from Britain. They start manufacturing more of their own goods.

How did different geography and climate affect the development of the new England, middle, and southern colonies?

Answer explanation

all 3 regions developed different economies

Which geographic feature did the British use as a boundary from the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• Erie Canal

• Appalachian Mountains

• Gulf of Mexico

• Oregon Trail

What led to the War of 1812?

Answer explanation

British impressment of U.S. soldiers