unit 5 test review. throughout the united states, we have many highways, schools and government...
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Unit 5 Test Review
Throughout the United States, we have many highways, schools and government buildings. These are
all examples of our ___________________
• infrastructure
In the 1800s, manufacturers began making rifles with the exact same pieces
to make production more efficient. It also helped because if a piece of the gun
broke, it could be replaced by an identical piece rather than purchasing a whole new
gun. What term best describes this?
• Interchangeable parts
In the 1800s, workers began forming groups in order to protect
their rights as workers. Their groups were known as
_______________
• Labor unions
In the 1800s, laborers began fighting for better working conditions. One
method to make their demands was to go on _______.
• strike
The United States will tax oil imported from the Middle East in order to make
money for the U.S. government. This tax is an example of a
__________________________
• Revenue tariff
The United States puts a tax on cars made outside of the United States to encourage people to buy American made cars. This
tax is known as a ____________________________.
• Protective tariff
In the 1800s, there was a strong increase in immigration to the United
States from the Irish, Germans and Chinese. People began practicing
___________ because they did not like these newcomers who may take their
jobs.
• nativism
Workers used to work very long and difficult hours. After their shift,
they would head to the bar and drink to relieve stress. Alcoholism
began to rise. These people should have practiced ______________
• temperance
As political parties became more and more divided, campaigns turned ugly. Negative comments were made about opponents to try to gain support for a
candidate. This is known as _____________________
• mudslinging
Political parties like the Whigs and Democrats would hold meetings to choose which person was the best candidate to represent their party.
These meetings were known as _____________.
• caucuses
Issues like slavery and industry began to divide the North from the South. They began to focus on the interests of their own region rather than the interests of
the country. This is known as _________________
• sectionalism
In the US, Maine was added as a free state and Missouri was added as a slave
state. This was to keep the balance of slave and free states in the US. This is an example of a _______________.
• compromise
After a series of rebellions in the South just before the Civil War, southern states started to pass
these in order to protect the slave owners.
• Slave codes
As more states joined the nation, there was a large push from Northerners to get rid of
slavery throughout the country. These people supported the
_____________________ of slavery and the _______________ of slaves.
• Abolition, emancipation
Writers in the 1800s began writing more about the beauty of nature rather than big cities that were starting to develop.
This was known as _____________________
• romanticism
Other writers began focusing more on the spiritual world and the mind
than what was going on in every day life. This was known as
_________________________
• Transcedentalism
People who moved west had very little money to purchase land on
their own. Many of them became ______________ who lived on
other people’s land without their knowledge.
• squatters
Texas was __________ by the United States in 1845 which made
Mexico very angry.
• annexed
After the Mexican American War, Mexico had to ________ many territories to the United States.
• cede
What was the Fugitive Slave Act?
• Slaves who ran away to the North had to be returned to the south if ordered by their slave owner
What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?
• Europe should stay out of the Western Hemisphere
• Any attempt to expand or colonize the Americans would be seen as an act of aggression by the US
• Nickname= Common person, man of the people
How did John Greene say Andrew Jackson’s nickname of “Old Hickory”
help him get elected?
President Jackson used his veto power to block the renewal of what important institution?
• 2nd National Bank of the US
• Neutrality in Foreign Affairs
What stance did both James Monroe and Andrew Jackson take when it
came to dealing with foreign policy?
What was the spoils system?
• Government awarding government jobs to supporters of elected officials
What was the Indian Removal Act?
• Force all Native Americans living in the southeastern United States to move West past the Mississippi River
What state were the Indians moved to in the Indian Removal Act?
• Oklahoma
The Cherokee tried to sue a US state to keep their land in the southeast. What state did they take to court?
• Georgia
What was the Trail of Tears?
• Long journey of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Oklahoma
Many people did not support Jackson, the Democrats and their policies. What new political party
was created in opposition to Jackson?
• Whigs
In 1820 & 1850, compromises had to be made as more and more
territory was added to the United States. What issue were these compromises made about?
• slavery
What was the Missouri Compromise?
• Missouri added as a slave state• Maine added as a free state• No more slavery above the 36o 30’ line
What was the Compromise of 1850?
• California added as a free state• Slavery allowed in Washington D.C.• New states would be formed and allow
popular sovereignty to decide slavery• Fugitive Slave Act passed
What is Manifest Destiny?
• America’s God-given right to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific
What ways did the U.S. help achieve Manifest Destiny?
• Annexation of Texas• Mexican American War (gained territory from
Mexico)
In 1835, Texas led a revolution to declare their independence from
where?
• Mexico
• Oregon• Great Britain
When Texas was added to the Union, what state was added to keep the
slave/free balance? What European country did the US have to split
territory with in order to create this new state?
When American immigrants lived in Mexico controlled Texas, they
were required to follow a few rules set by Mexico. List 3 of these rules.
• Covert to Catholicism• Learn Spanish• Become Mexican citizens
Name the 3 causes of the Mexican American war.
• Manifest Destiny• Border Disputes• Annexation of Texas by US
What did the U.S. say was the southern border of Texas? What did
Mexico say was the border?
• Rio Grande• Nueces River
Why were northerners opposed to the Mexican American War?
• Expanded territory could mean the expansion of slavery
Why did President Polk say he sent Zachary Taylor and US army down
to Texas?
• Protection of US citizens
What territory did the US gain from Mexico in this treaty?
• California, Nevada, Utah, most of Arizona and New Mexico, parts of Wyoming and Colorado
What treaty ended the Mexican American war?
• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
After the Mexican American war, people began moving to California because they thought they would
find ________.
• gold
What was the Homestead Act?
• Gave 160 acres of land to people after they worked the land for 5 years
What groups of immigrants worked on the transcontinental railroad for
the Union & Central Pacific Railroad companies?
• Irish, German, Chinese
What was the purpose of the transcontinental railroad connected at Promontory Point?
• Connecting the East and West of the United States
How did westward expansion allow people to live the American Dream?
• Allowed people to start a new life out west where they could choose where and how to work and live their lives.
Name 2 positives of Andrew Jackson’s presidency.
• Supported American expansion & Manifest Destiny
• Expanded democracy by allowing more Americans to participate in government (did not have to be a landowner to vote)
• Indian Removal Act• Veto of the 2nd National Bank• Spoils System