How did the geography and climate of each region affect its economy?

By determining the types of crops that could be grown

By influencing the types of animals that could be hunted

By affecting the types of minerals that could be mined

By changing the types of trees that could be planted

Why did English colonists need to create representative governments?

To create alliances with Native Americans

Define mercantilism. How did this practice affect the colonies?

A system where colonies exist to benefit the mother country economically.

An economic policy that promotes free trade and open markets.

A political system that encourages democratic governance.

A cultural movement focused on artistic expression.

What caused the French & Indian War?

Disputes over land in the Ohio Valley.

A disagreement over trade routes in Asia.

Conflicts over religious differences.

A struggle for control of the Mississippi River.

Explain the Treaty of Paris 1763.

It marked the end of the French & Indian War.

It ended the American Revolutionary War.

It established the United Nations.

It was a trade agreement between France and Spain.

Based on the political cartoon, what concerns did Benjamin Franklin have about fighting against the French?

The colonies needed to unite to be strong.

The colonies were united and strong.

The colonies should remain neutral.

The colonies were too powerful to be defeated.

Define salutary neglect. How did this practice affect the colonies?

Relaxed enforcement of regulations

Strict enforcement of colonial laws

How did colonists react to these taxes being imposed?

They increased trade with England

What are the three unalienable rights identified by John Locke that influenced the Declaration of Independence?

Peace, Security, and Prosperity

Define the terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783.

Established the United States as independent

Created new taxes for the colonies

Allowed British troops to remain in America

What was the first form of government in the United States called?

The Declaration of Independence

What was the main issue addressed by the Great Compromise?

Taxation without representation

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise? What issue did it address, and how was it resolved?

It was an agreement to count three-fifths of the enslaved population for taxation and representation.

It was a treaty to end the Civil War.

It was a law to abolish slavery in the Northern states.

It was a compromise to divide land between the North and South.

Why did Southern states favor having enslaved persons counted as part of the state population?

To increase their political power in Congress.

To promote abolitionist movements.

To encourage industrial growth.

Why were Northern states opposed to having enslaved persons counted as part of the state population?

They wanted to limit the political power of the Southern states.

They believed it would lead to higher taxes.

They wanted to increase the number of free states.

They were concerned about losing trade agreements.

Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and what did they stand for?

Federalists supported a strong central government; Anti-Federalists wanted more power for the states.

Federalists wanted to abolish the Constitution; Anti-Federalists supported it.

Federalists were against the Bill of Rights; Anti-Federalists supported it.

Federalists were primarily from the South; Anti-Federalists were from the North.

What grievance from the Declaration of Independence refers to the refusal of Assent to Laws?

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us.

For imposing taxes on us without our consent

For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us.

How did suffrage expand in the 1820s?

By removing property requirements for white men

By lowering the voting age to 16

How was Jackson viewed by laborers and farmers?

As a champion of the common man

As a threat to their livelihoods

As an ally of the wealthy elite

How was Jackson viewed by the wealthy?

As a supporter of their interests

As a promoter of industrialization

Explain Jackson’s use of the spoils system.

Appointing friends and supporters to government positions

Establishing a public school system

Explain the Nullification Crisis.

A dispute over the power of states to nullify federal laws

A conflict between the U.S. and Britain over trade

A financial crisis caused by bank failures

A disagreement over the construction of railroads

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?

To relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River

To establish new trade routes with Native American tribes

To grant citizenship to Native Americans

To create reservations in the eastern United States

Explain the outcome of the Supreme Court Case Worcester v. Georgia.

The court ruled that Native American tribes were sovereign nations

The court ruled that states could impose laws on Native American lands

The court ruled that Native Americans must pay taxes to the state

The court ruled that Native American lands were to be divided among settlers

What is the Trail of Tears?

The forced relocation of Native American tribes

A path used by pioneers to settle the West

A famous hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains

A route taken by gold miners during the Gold Rush

How did Andrew Jackson feel about the National Bank? Why did he feel this way? What did he do to the National Bank?

He opposed it because he believed it was unconstitutional; he dismantled it

He supported it because it helped the economy; he expanded its powers

He was indifferent and left it unchanged

He supported it because it provided loans to farmers; he increased its funding

Based on his actions, how do you think Andrew Jackson was viewed by the American people?

As a controversial figure for his strong policies

As a hero for supporting the National Bank

As a villain for opposing the National Bank

As a weak leader for avoiding major decisions

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