1. FINAL EXAM REVIEW U.S. History I

2. Directions This is the first in a series of PowerPoint presentations that will direct you towards the content you will be tested on during the final.

3. Directions (cont.) You may find it useful to print out the slides (or the PDF) in a format that is beneficial to memorization; you can use the slides like flash cards.

4. Directions (cont.) You are not permitted to use notes during the Final. So start studying now. As you study, take short and frequent breaks. Your memory works such that it will more likely retain the information gathered at the beginning and end of each study session, as opposed to the material in the middle.

5. The New Nation The first form of Government the United States had was under the document called:

6. The New Nation The first form of Government the United States had was under the document called: The Articles of Confederation

7. The New Nation The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called:

8. The New Nation The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called: The Bill of Rights.

9. The New Nation The Three-Fifths Compromise said that three-fifths of the slave population would be:

10. The New Nation The Three-Fifths Compromise said that three-fifths of the slave population would be: included in population counts. (SLAVES NEVER EVER EVER HAD THE RIGHT TO VOTE!)

11. The New Nation The three powers provided in our federal system are:

12. The New Nation The three powers provided in our federal system are: Concurrent powers Checks and balances Separation of powers

13. The New Nation What is judicial review?

14. The New Nation What is judicial review? It is the power that the courts have the right to declare laws unconstitutional.

15. The New Nation People who supported the creation of the U.S. Constitution were called:

16. The New Nation People who supported the creation of the U.S. Constitution were called: Federalists.

17. The New Nation The belief that the Constitution should be interpreted exactly as it is written is called:

18. The New Nation The belief that the Constitution should be interpreted exactly as it is written is called: Strict Construction.

19. The New Nation The Bill of Rights does not guarantee Americans this fundamental right:

20. The New Nation The Bill of Rights does not guarantee Americans this fundamental right: the right to vote.

21. The New Nation As a result of Shays’ Rebellion, people saw a need for a government that could:

22. The New Nation As a result of Shays’ Rebellion, people saw a need for a government that could: maintain order.

23. The New Nation The Louisiana Purchase resulted in: -The War of 1812? -The removal of British control? -The U.S. doubling its size? -The Trail of Tears?

24. The New Nation The Louisiana Purchase resulted in: -The U.S. doubling its size?

25. The New Nation The main goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to:

26. The New Nation The main goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to: gather information about natural resources west of the Mississippi.

27. The New Nation One cause of the War of 1812 was that the:

28. The New Nation One cause of the War of 1812 was that the: the British were practicing impressment of U.S. sailors.

29. The New Nation What was the result of the War of 1812?

30. The New Nation What was the result of the War of 1812? The rise of nationalism in the U.S. Remember, neither the British nor the Americans win this war, but because the United States is able to effectively battle a major power and not lose causes many Americans to feel a sense of great pride in the new nation.

31. The New Nation Which of the following decreased as a result of the Industrial Revolution? -The number of factories. -The quantities of factory goods. -The need for highly skilled workers. -The populations of cities located near water.

32. The New Nation Which of the following decreased as a result of the Industrial Revolution? -The need for highly skilled workers.

33. The New Nation What revolutionized transportation in the early 1800s?

34. The New Nation What revolutionized transportation in the early 1800s? The steam engine. (Think: steamboats, locomotives/trains)

35. The New Nation Mid 1800s social reforms such as abolition, the temperance movement, and prison reform were a direct result of:

36. The New Nation Mid 1800s social reforms such as abolition, the temperance movement, and prison reform were a direct result of: The Industrial Revolution. (Remember, I.R. brings the rise of cities and cities bring a rise in crime and makes more visible the effects of alcoholism.)

37. American Expansion President Jackson’s use of the spoils system can be compared to:

38. American Expansion President Jackson’s use of the spoils system can be compared to: President Grant’s Involvement in the Credit Mobilier Scandal. (Remember, members of Congress were bribed with cash in connection with land grants used to construct the first transcontinental railroad.)

39. American Expansion Which of the following is NOT a major result of the invention of cotton gin? -Working conditions of slaves improved -Cotton production increased -Settlers moved west in search of new farm land. -An increased demand for slaves.

40. American Expansion Which of the following is NOT a major result of the invention of cotton gin? -An increased demand for slaves.

41. American Expansion The Monroe Doctrine stated that:

42. American Expansion The Monroe Doctrine stated that: Europe must not try to control any “new” nation in the Western Hemisphere. (But they could keep the colonies they had.)

43. American Expansion The Indian Removal Act affected the Cherokee nation in this way:

44. American Expansion The Indian Removal Act affected the Cherokee nation in this way: The Trail of Tears

45. American Expansion According to President Polk, what was the nation’s manifest destiny?

46. American Expansion According to President Polk, what was the nation’s manifest destiny? To extend its borders to the Pacific Ocean.

47. The Civil War Era What is popular sovereignty?

48. The Civil War Era What is popular sovereignty? Popular = “people” Sovereignty = the power to make decisions Therefore, voters decide what will happen in their territory.

49. The Civil War Era Which of the following is an example of a failed compromise over the issue of slavery in the new territories? -Bleeding Kansas -Dred Scott Decision -The Fugitive Slave Act -Plessy v Ferguson

50. The Civil War Era Which of the following is an example of a failed compromise over the issue of slavery in the new territories? -Bleeding Kansas

51. The Civil War Era How did the southern states react to the uprisings of slaves like Nat Turner and John Brown?

52. The Civil War Era How did the southern states react to the uprisings of slaves like Nat Turner and John Brown? They passed harsher slave laws.

53. The Civil War Era The Compromise of 1850 allowed the entry of California as a (free or slave?) state.

54. The Civil War Era The Compromise of 1850 allowed the entry of California as a free state.

55. The Civil War Era Uncle Tom’s Cabin had what affect on the American abolitionist movement?

56. The Civil War Era Uncle Tom’s Cabin had what affect on the American abolitionist movement? It convinced many Northerners that slavery was wrong.

57. The Civil War Era According to the Missouri Compromise, slavery would be allowed in what state?

58. The Civil War Era According to the Missouri Compromise, slavery would be allowed what state? In Missouri, but Maine would join as a free state.

59. The Civil War Era Did the territory the U.S. gained after the Mexican War help resolve slavery or contribute to the worsening of relations between northern and south states?

60. The Civil War Era It contributed to the worsening of relations between northern and south states.

61. The Civil War Era The Dred Scott decision and Plessy v Ferguson had this in common:

62. The Civil War Era The Dred Scott decision and Plessy v Ferguson had this in common: they both prohibited the advancement of racial equality.

63. The Civil War Era What was one result of the election of Lincoln? -Secession of southern states -The immediate end of slavery -Attack on Harper’s Ferry -Resumption of slave trade in the north

64. The Civil War Era What was one result of the election of Lincoln? -Secession of southern states

65. The Civil War Era What Lincoln’s platform in the election of 1860 concerning slavery was: -To end it -To limit its expansion -Support popular sovereignty -Permit slavery in the new territories

66. The Civil War Era What Lincoln’s platform in the election of 1860 concerning slavery was: -To limit its expansion

67. The Civil War Era Jefferson Davis fought to: -Protect slavery? -Protect the Confederacy?

68. The Civil War Era Jefferson Davis fought to: -Protect the Confederacy?

69. The Civil War Era The first major event of the Civil War as the attack at:

70. The Civil War Era The first major event of the Civil War as the attack at: Fort Sumter

71. The Civil War Era The two major battles that set the Civil War up for a northern victory were: Vicksburg and _______________.

72. The Civil War Era The two major battles that set the Civil War up for a northern victory were: Vicksburg and _Gettysburg_____.

73. The Civil War Era What types of laws did Southerners create to reverse the Reconstruction policies?

74. The Civil War Era What types of laws did Southerners create to reverse the Reconstruction policies? Black codes.

75. The Civil War Era Why was Andrew Johnson the first president to be impeached?

76. The Civil War Era Why was Andrew Johnson the first president to be impeached? Prez. Johnson and the Radical Republicans were fighting for control of Reconstruction and he ignored their Reconstruction policies.

77. The Civil War Era The 14 th Amendment:

78. The Civil War Era The 14 th Amendment: Ensured the civil rights of African Americans by acknowledging the full citizenship of former slaves and all natural-born Americans regardless of race.

79. The Civil War Era The main goal of the KKK’s terror during Reconstruction was to:

80. The Civil War Era The main goal of the KKK’s terror during Reconstruction was to: intimidate blacks and Southern Republicans from voting.