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AP UNITED STATES
HISTORY
Final and National Exam Review Notecards
#6 Gag Rule
• 1. Favorite tactic of abolitionists was to flood Congress
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with petitions to end slavery.
2. Tradition was for Congress to read each petition; thus
reading abolition petitions would slow down the business
of Congress.
3. Southern congressmen pass a rule making it against
protocol to discuss abolition petitions in Congress.
4. Law is in effect from 1836-1845; only congressman to
violate gag rule is John Quincy Adams.
5. Often appears in objective exams; can also be used for
support in FRQs.
#7 Embargo Act of 1807
• 1. Both France and England continue to disrupt American
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neutrality during Napoleonic Wars
2. Jefferson wanted to avoid foreign entanglements, so he
issues the Embargo Act of 1807, making it illegal for any
ships to leave or enter American ports.
3. Jefferson believed that it would force England and
France to respect American neutrality; instead it nearly
ruins American economy.
4. Often cited as a cause of War of 1812, as vocal
minority affected by Embargo want war with England to
gain respect.
5. Commonly seen in objective questions.
#8 The Election of 1824
• 1. No clear successor to Monroe presidency creates a
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situation with 5 candidates.
2. Jackson wins in both the Electoral College and the
popular vote, but does not win a plurality. Election goes to
the House of Representatives.
3. Clay, who finished 4th, is Speaker of the House. He
influences the House to choose John Quincy Adams as
new president.
4. Adams appoints Clay as Secretary of State; rumors of
“corrupt bargain” are immediately voiced.
5. Commonly seen on objective and DBQ.
#9 The Populist Party
• 1. Composed of remnants of Gilded Age labor unions and
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different disadvantaged farmers.
2. Engaged in a political platform that called for graduated
income tax, direct election of senators, and public
ownership of the railroads, and the use of silver.
3. The free silver issue convinces the Populists to join the
Democrats in nominating Bryan for president in 1896.
4. The unwillingness of the nation to elect the “radical”
Bryan signals the end of the Populist Party.
5. Commonly seen on all formats of the exam.
#10 Spanish-American War
• 1. American public’s outrage over Spanish atrocities in
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Cuba forces the hand of the American government.
2. Sinking of Maine, yellow journalism, and desire for new
imperialism spark U.S. intervention in conflict.
3. American performance in war is suspect, but victory
provides new territory and start of empire.
4. U.S. violates own public remarks and policy and
controls Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines
5. Seen on objective portion and FRQs; once on a DBQ
(1999)