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| What is the Bill of Rights? | The 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution |
| What is Federalism? | A system of government that divides power between the national, or federal. Government and the state governments |
| Which Supreme Court case established judicial review? Who wrote the opinion (Chief Justice)? What was judicial review? | Marbury v. Madison John Marshall |
| What was the main purpose of Washington’s Farewell Address? | Washington Farewell address warned against: |
| What war was fought with the British after the American Revolutionary War? | *The War of 1812, also known as the Second War for Independence. |
| What land purchase doubled the size of the United States? | Louisiana Purchase |
| What did the Monroe Doctrine do? | Closed the Western Hemisphere to European expansion |
| What is “manifest destiny?” | The idea that the United States must expand its boundaries west. It was “ordained by God.” |
| Explain the significance of each of the follow trails in Americans expansion West: Mormon Trail, Trail of Tears, California Trail, Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail. | The following trails were the results of – |
| What was the spoils system? | The idea that whichever party won the election, they should have its members appointed to government jobs. |
| What reform movements gained recognition before the Civil War? | • Reform of treatment for the mentally ill – Dorothea Dix |
| What was the Underground Railroad? | An organized network of homes/individuals who helped escaped slaves make their way North (Canada) |
| Who was John Brown? | An abolitionist who was willing to use force as a means to get his message across & to end slavery |
| What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820? | Established a dividing line @ 36°, 30' N between Slave States & Free States |
| What was the Compromise of 1850? | Dealt w/ the issue of slavery |
| Dred Scott v. Sanford, what is the importance of this case? | The Dred Scott decision established: |
| What were the main causes of the Civil War? | The main causes leading to the Civil War: |
| What event actually began the Civil War? | When the South fired upon Fort Sumter (S. Carolina); Lincoln planned to resupply the fort & Davis wanted the fort for the South, since it was in southern territory |
| What was the Confederacy? | Also known as the Confederate States of America |
| What was Lincoln’s main reason for going to war? | He wanted to preserve the union (Civil War) |
