Spring Semester Final Review Flash Cards

When were the first gunshots of the Civil War fired?

• August 12, 1861

• April 20, 1869

• April 12, 1861

• May 23, 1834

Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that the U.S. was destined to be the best country in the world

• The idea that God gave permission to the U.S. to fight anyone they wished

• The belief that the U.S. was the most powerful country in the world, and everyone has had a duty to respect that

• The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

Why was Common Sense so influential?

• Timing
• Accessibility
• Passion
• All of the above

The period of rebuilding of The South after The Civil War was known as

• The Renaissance

• Reconstruction

• The Guilded Age

• The Industrial Revolution

Which statement best explains how the Second Great Awakening influenced change in American society?

• It encouraged Southerners to assert their rights by seceding.

• It inspired the growth of social reform movements.

• It led to the industrialization of northern cities

• It encouraged Southerners to assert their rights by seceding.

Why was taxation without representation criticized?

• Too costly
• Burdensome
• Undemocratic
• Too restrictive

Who were the Radical Republicans?

• Congressmen who favored continuing slavery in the south.

• Congressmen who supported Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction.

• Congressmen who demanded equal rights for freedmen.

• Congressmen who supported Johnson's leniency on the south.

 The economies of the new western states were very different from those of the northeastern states in the mid-1800s. One major difference was that western states --

• relied on subsistence farming

• used natural harbors for shipping

• focused on mining and agriculture

• traded freely with other nations

Which economy and contributing factor best completes this table?

• 1) Large farms; 2) Slaves used for labor

• 1) Cottage industry; 2) Mild weather that attracted immigrants

• 1) Mining; 2) Metal ores and minerals

• 1) Ranching; 2) Railroads to transport cattle to market

Which headline could have accompanied the election of Andrew Jackson as president?

• "A Hero Leads the Republican Party"

• "As Usual, No Change"

• "A Victory for the Common Man"

• "Here we go again"