Unit 5 Change and Continuity REVIEW

How did the United States change geographically throughout its history?

• The United States gained the Indian Territory from the Louisiana Purchase.

• The United States gained the Maine and Georgia Territories in the era of Manifest Destiny during the Polk presidency.

• The United States doubled its size by winning the war to claim Texas.

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    The United States gained the Oregon Territory from the original thirteen colonies in 1770.

How have income taxes influenced some people in the United States over time?

• They have caused people that make more money to pay more taxes.

• They have forced the government to provide fewer services to people.

• They have made it cheaper to buy goods and services.

• They have led to the creation of products that are less safe.

How has the sales tax influenced some people in the United States over time?

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    It has been used to encourage fewer people to buy a product.

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    It has forced the government to provide fewer services to people.

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    It has led to the creation of products that are less safe.

How has the Constitution provided continuity in the United States?

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    It has always been the highest law in the United States.

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    It has never been changed.

• It has never been challenged by the Supreme Court.

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    It has always allowed women to vote for president.

How has the Constitution provided for change in the United States?

• It can be updated through the amendment process.

• It is a guiding document, but Congress can pass laws to overrule it.

• It can be rewritten by Supreme Court justices.

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    It requires states to update their constitutions every 10 years.

How does the amendment process influence change in the Constitution?

• It allows the Constitution to address and adapt to possible future situations.

• It is set up as a guiding document, but Congress can pass laws to overrule it.

• It gives Supreme Court justices the sole power to make changes.

• It is an easy process that allows multiple changes to be made every year.

How does the Bill of Rights provide continuity?

• It remains the heart of individual liberty, rule of law, and limited government in the United States.

• It is accepted by all people and allows individual states to determine the extent of an individual's freedom of speech.

• It is clear in giving the federal government the right to act more favorable to certain religions.

• It is never challenged by the Supreme Court, so the meanings of those rights never changes.

How did citizenship change for Black people between the period when the Constitution was created and Reconstruction?

• Many Black people were enslaved and kept from being citizens when the Constitution was written, but the era of Reconstruction gave them citizenship.

• Many Black people were made citizens when the Constitution was written, but Reconstruction allowed all citizens to also have voting rights.

• Black people had citizenship when the Constitution was created, but during Reconstruction, white supremacists made laws that enslaved Black people and prevented them from being citizens.

• Many Black people were enslaved when the Constitution was written, but were freed during Reconstruction, without gaining full citizenship.

Which invention led to the creation of cars, increasing the standard of living for people?

• oil well

• steam engine

• telegraph

• steel

Which invention led to the creation of railroads, increasing the movement of goods and people?

• steam engine

• oil well

• steel

• telegraph