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AMERICAN HISTORY
MIDTERM EXAM !!!
Early Days
“G” and “E”
Causes
Civil War
Mystery
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QUESTION:
John Marshall became the first to use this in
Marbury v. Madison.
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QUESTION:
John Marshall became the first to use this in
Marbury v. Madison.
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ANSWER:
Judicial Review
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QUESTION:
These acts, put in place by John Adams
said the president can deport dangerous
citizens and it is a crime to publish false
criticisms of the government
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Early Days $200
QUESTION:
These acts, put in place by John Adams
said the president can deport dangerous
citizens and it is a crime to publish false
criticisms of the government
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ANSWER:
Alien and Sedition Acts
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QUESTION:
What were three precedents that
Washington set?
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QUESTION:
What were three precedents that Washington set?
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ANSWER:
1) serve only two terms as president (trend not
amend at this point)
2) Having a cabinet
3) The name “Mr. President” is still used
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Early Days $400
QUESTION:
This political party believed in national
banks, rule by the educated, and sided
with the British.
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QUESTION:
This political party believed in national
banks, rule by the educated, and sided
with the British.
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ANSWER:
The Federalists
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QUESTION:
This War of 1812 battle happened two
weeks after the war was over…
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Early Days
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QUESTION:
This War of 1812 battle happened two
weeks after the war was over…
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ANSWER:
Battle of New Orleans
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QUESTION:
The _________ _________ started in
England and moved to New England
changing the U.S. economic focus forever.
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QUESTION:
The _________ _________ started in
England and moved to New England
changing the U.S. economic focus forever.
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ANSWER:
Industrial Revolution
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QUESTION:
Nationalistic Feelings came from this James
Monroe’s idea. It said that we would
respect current settlements in America,
but would oppose anyone who threatened
current claims to land.
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QUESTION:
Nationalistic Feelings came from this James
Monroe’s idea. It said that we would
respect current settlements in America,
but would oppose anyone who threatened
current claims to land.
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ANSWER: Monroe Doctrine
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QUESTION:
What is Sectionalism?
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QUESTION:
What is Sectionalism?
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ANSWER:
U.S. citizens developing loyalty to a specific
region.
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Question:
How did John Quincy Adams win the
election of 1824?
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Question:
How did John Quincy Adams win the
election of 1824?
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ANSWER:
Through the House of Representatives and
Henry Clay’s persuasion.
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QUESTION:
The “Trail of Tears” forced the _________ to
move from __________ to ____________.
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QUESTION:
The “Trail of Tears” forced the _________
to move from __________ to _________
_________.
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ANSWER:
Cherokee; Georgia; Oklahoma or
Indian Territory
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Question:
This invention helped slavery stay alive in
the South.
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Question:
This invention helped slavery stay alive in
the South.
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ANSWER:
Cotton Gin
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Question:
This abolitionist and former slave bought his
own freedom after writing what?
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Question:
This abolitionist and former slave bought his
own freedom after writing what?
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ANSWER:
Frederick Douglas his
autobiography
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QUESTION:
This law made Northerners mad because
they now had to return slaves that
escaped to the North
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QUESTION:
This law made Northerners mad because
they now had to return slaves that
escaped to the North
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ANSWER:
Fugitive Slave Act
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Question:
This action in 1820 by Congress added two
new states and settled how future states in
the west would handle slavery.
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Question:
This action in 1820 by Congress added two
new states and settled how future states in
the west would handle slavery.
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ANSWER:
The Missouri Compromise or
the Compromise of 1820
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QUESTION:
What was “Bleeding Kansas?”
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QUESTION:
What was “Bleeding Kansas?”
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ANSWER:
The results of the Kansas and
Nebraska territory trying to determine
whether or not to have slaves
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QUESTION:
This battle changed the Civil War
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QUESTION:
This battle changed the Civil War
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ANSWER:
Battle of Gettysburg
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QUESTION:
The goal of the North at the beginning of
the war was to………
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QUESTION:
The goal of the North at the beginning of the
war was to………
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ANSWER:
Preserve the Union
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QUESTION:
This set slaves free in rebelling states as
1863 began.
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QUESTION:
This set slaves free in rebelling states as
1863 began.
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ANSWER:
The Emancipation Proclamation
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QUESTION:
_______ _______ was also called
Manassas and showed everyone this…
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The Civil War $400
QUESTION:
_______ _______ was also called
Manassas and showed everyone both
sides were serious about fighting the war
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ANSWER:
Bull Run
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QUESTION:
This battle included the Hornet’s Nest and
gave the Union control of the Tennessee
river.
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QUESTION:
This battle included the Hornet’s Nest and
gave the Union control of the Tennessee
River.
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ANSWER:
Shiloh
Mystery $100
QUESTION:
This side of the Civil War had diverse
culture, and wanted a powerful national
government.
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Mystery $100
QUESTION:
This side of the Civil War had diverse
culture, and wanted a powerful national
government.
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The North or Union
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Mystery $400
QUESTION:
What did the 14th Amendment say?
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Mystery
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QUESTION:
What did the 14th Amendment say?
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ANSWER:
All U.S. born or naturalized
individuals are citizens that are protected
by the Constitution of the United States
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QUESTION:
In 1865, this re-established slavery in
disguise.
Mystery $300
QUESTION:
In 1865, this re-established slavery in
disguise.
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ANSWER:
Black Codes
Mystery
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QUESTION:
What was Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction
and who opposed it?
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Mystery $400
QUESTION:
What was Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction
and who opposed it?
 ANSWER:
The 10% plan (forgiveness for all or
Amnesty) ; It was opposed by the Radical
Republicans
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QUESTION:
This state was the first to secede. It almost
seceded in after the Tariff of 1832 when
they passed the Nullification Act.
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Mystery $500
QUESTION:
This state was the first to secede. It almost
seceded in after the Tariff of 1832 when
they passed the Nullification Act.
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ANSWER: South Carolina
Early Days
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Causes
Civil War
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QUESTION:
In the early 1800’s the U.S. battled the
________ ________ near Tripoli and
lost. The U.S. tried to ________ ships
there because they were forcing them to
pay _________.
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QUESTION:
In the early 1800’s the U.S. battled the ________
________ near Tripoli and lost. The U.S. tried
to ________ ships there because they were
forcing them to pay _________.
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ANSWER:
Barbary Pirates; blockade; tribute
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Question:
What are the names of three battles from
the War of 1812?
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Question:
What are the names of three battles from the War
of 1812?
 Answer:
Battle of Lake Erie
Battle of Fort McHenry
Burning of Washington
Creek Indian Uprising
Battle of New Orleans
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Early Days $600
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Question:
What are three cabinet positions George
Washington created when he became
president?
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Question:
What are three cabinet positions George
Washington created when he became
president?
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Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of War
Attorney General
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Question:
While __________ _________ and
_________ _______ were exploring the
Louisiana Purchase, _______
_________ was killed in a duel by
_________ ________.
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Question:
While __________ _________ and _________
_______ were exploring the Louisiana
Purchase, _______ _________ was killed in a
duel by _________ ________.
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Answer: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark;
Alexander Hamilton , Aaron Burr
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Question:
What are three things the U.S. gained from
the War of 1812?
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Question:
What are three things the U.S. gained from the
War of 1812?
 Answer:
1) Patriotism (Star Spangled Banner, Uncle Sam)
2) New Heroes (Andrew Jackson, Oliver Hazard
Perry, William Henry Harrison)
3) Respect from other Nations (holding off Britain
for a second time)
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Question:
When James Madison enjoyed few political
differences the time period was called….
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Question:
When James Madison enjoyed few political
differences the time period was called….
 Answer:
Era of Good Feelings
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Question:
When Andrew Jackson took office, he put
people who voted for him in political
positions. This was known as ….
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Question:
When Andrew Jackson took office, he put
people who voted for him in political
positions. This was known as ….
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Answer:
The Spoils System
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Question:
While it didn’t pan out, it was the major
reason why people originally moved West
in 1849.
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Question:
While it didn’t pan out, it was the major
reason why people originally moved West
in 1849.
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Answer: The California Gold Rush
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Question:
This battle became a rallying cry for Texans
during their quest for independence even
though all those who fought died there…
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Question:
This battle became a rallying cry for Texans
during their quest for independence even
though all those who fought died there …
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Answer:
The Alamo
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Question:
What war did the treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo end, and what land was acquired
by the U.S.?
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Question:
What war did the treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo end, and what land was acquired
by the U.S.?
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Answer:
The Mexican – American War;
Land above the Rio Grande (Texas and
California mostly)
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Question:
_______ _______ ______ changed
the world’s view of slavery in her book
________ _______ ______.
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Question:
_______ _______ ______ changed the
world’s view of slavery in her book
________ _______ ______.
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Answer:
Harriet Beecher Stowe; Uncle Tom’s
Cabin
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Question:
This action by Congress included
California becoming a free state, slave
trade ending in D.C., but allowed
slavery to continue there.
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Causes of the Civil War $400
Question:
This action by Congress included
California becoming a free state, slave
trade ending in D.C., but allowed
slavery to continue there.
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Answer:
Compromise of 1850
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Question:
This decision basically allowed slavery to
move anywhere.
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Causes of the Civil War $1200
Question:
This decision basically allowed slavery to
move anywhere.
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Answer: The Dred Scott Decision
Causes of the Civil War $800
Question:
The South claimed this was more important
and was the reason they were leaving the
Union.
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Causes of the Civil War $800
Question:
The South claimed this was more important
and was the reason they were leaving the
Union.
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Answer: State Rights
Causes of the Civil War $1000
Question:
These two senate candidates in Illinois had
these two views on slavery in 1858.
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Question:
These two senate candidates had these two
views on slavery in 1858.
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Answer:
Stephen Douglas – let the state decide
Abraham Lincoln – no spread of slavery
(gained popularity)
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Question:
This was the location of the confederate
capital and he was the leader of the CSA.
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The Civil War $200
Question:
This was the location of the confederate
capital and he was the leader of the CSA.
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Answer:
Richmond; Jefferson Davis
The Civil War $400
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Question:
The battle of __________ included a
skirmish at Sunken Road and also at
“Burnside’s” Bridge, and a _________
victory let Lincoln push for
_____________.
The Civil War $400
Question:
The battle of __________ included a
skirmish at Sunken Road and also at
“Burnside’s” Bridge, and a _________
victory let Lincoln push for
_____________.
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Answer: Antietam; Union; Emancipation
The Civil War $600
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Question:
__________ ________ was Sherman’s
plan as he laid siege of the city of
__________ and onward through the
states of ___________ and _______
_______.
The Civil War $600
Question:
__________ ________ was Sherman’s
plan as he laid siege of the city of
__________ and onward through the state
of ___________ and _______ _______.
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Answer:
Total War; Atlanta, Georgia and South
Carolina
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The Civil War $800
Question:
What are two reasons that the Emancipation
Proclamation made a change in the war?
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The Civil War $800
Question:
What are two reasons that the Emancipation
Proclamation made a change in the war?
 Answer:
1) Freedom for all was a new cause to
fight
2) This kept Europe from fighting (against
slavery)
3) This made slaves want to rebel, or run
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The Civil War $1000
Question:
Union troops won at Vicksburg for this
reason, and it was important because…..
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The Civil War $1000
Question:
Union troops won at Vicksburg for this reason, and
it was important because…..
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Answer:
They starved out Rebel Troops after
surrounding it; Cut Rebel supply lines from
east to west and allowed Union to move
troops.
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Mystery $200
Question:
These two modes of transportation helped
connect the east and the west during the
1830’s and 1850’s
Mystery $200
Question:
These two modes of transportation
helped connect the east and the
west during the 1830’s and 1850’s
ANSWER:
Canals and Railroads
Mystery $400
Question:
The United States received parts of New
Mexico and Arizona through this land
acquisition.
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Mystery $400
Question:
The United States received parts of New
Mexico and Arizona through this land
acquisition.
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ANSWER:
The Gadsden Purchase
Mystery $600
QUESTION:
What is Habeas Corpus?
Mystery $600
QUESTION:
What is Habeas Corpus?
ANSWER:
This gives the accused the right
to a hearing before being jailed.
Mystery $800
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Question:
What was Manifest Destiny?
Mystery $800
Question:
What was Manifest Destiny?
ANSWER:
The vision of extending the U.S. way of life
from coast to coast
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QUESTION:
Name the three parts of the
Anaconda Plan…
Mystery $1000
QUESTION:
Name the three parts of the Anaconda
Plan…
ANSWER:
1) Blockade Southern Ports
2) Control the Mississippi
3) Take Richmond and Squeeze
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Final
Jeopardy!
Final Jeopardy Question
What are three positives that
happened during the
Reconstruction and three
negatives that hurt the
Reconstruction?
Final Jeopardy Question
What are three positives that happened
during the Reconstruction and three
negatives that hurt the Reconstruction?
Answer: Many choices …..
Positives: 13th 14th and 15th Amendments
(free slaves, citizenship and voting for
minorities)
Negatives: Jim Crow Laws, Ku Klux Klan,
and Corrupt Voting and Carpetbaggers