Units 3-4 Review

The differences between these two maps resulted from the —

• Missouri Compromise

• Treaty of Ghent

• Louisiana Purchase

• Adams-Onís Treaty

Answer explanation

Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S after we bought it from France.

Which government principle is illustrated in this diagram?

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Separation of powers

Answer explanation

Separation of Powers is what it sounds like: separating powers of government so not one branch is too strong.

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

• Due Process (Court System)

• Eminent Domain

• Free Speech

• Federalism

Answer explanation

'Due Process' is a fancy way to say "how courtrooms work, judges, jury, etc."

Why did President Washington give this advice about the future of U.S. foreign policy?

• To end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• To avoid being drawn into European wars

• To use trade embargoes to stay neutral

• To encourage economic growth through the transatlantic slave trade

Answer explanation

Washington gave warnings before he retired as President.

One of them was for the U.S to 'mind their business' & not get involved .

The constitutional organization shown in the diagram was directly influenced by the ideas of ​ (a)   . He argued that the three branches were important because they prevented ​ ​ (b)   in the government.​

• Montesquieu
• unlimited power
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Locke

Which historical action would be protected by the First Amendment in regarding religion?

• The nativist Know-Nothing Party attracted more members.

• Eastern communities forced Mormons to migrate to the West.

• City officials worked to reduce the political power of Catholic immigrants.

• Evangelists led revivals in New England.

Answer explanation

1st Amendment: freedom of religion.

Religious people would be able to have revivals, churches, etc.

Which statement describes one result of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain lost control of Canada.

• The United States gained control of the Oregon Territory.

• The United States stopped trading with Britain and France.

• Great Britain stopped the practice of imprisonment. (Kidnapping)

Answer explanation

One of the reasons the War of 1812 started because England was 'capturing American troops & imprisoning them'.

Which of the following defined the process for admitting (creating) new states in the U.S?

• Declaration of Independence

• Northwest Ordinance

• Articles of Confederation

• British Parliament

Answer explanation

Northwest Ordinance was created to admit new states into the U.S.

1) 60,000 Population

2) No Slavery

3) State Constitution