westward expansion

which concept is James madison discussing?

Separation of powers

which of the following was one event that convinced early American leaders that the articles of confederation needed to be replaced by document that would provide for a stronger central government?

Shays rebellion

what document established the first government of the United States during the revolutionary war?

Articles of confederation

in the Bill of Rights, those power is not specifically mentioned in the US Constitution are reserved to whom?

The states

which of the following limits the power of the US federal government over individual citizens?

Bill of rights

The three parts of the constitution are what?

Preamble, articles, and amendments

what was one major weakness of the articles of confederation?

The national government did not have the power to collect taxes. It was too weak.

which principle of government means that no one branch of government has unlimited power?

Checks and balances

which amendment protects the right to bare arms?

The second amendment

No unreasonable searches or seizures — Which amendment?

The fourth amendment

freedom of speech press, religion, petition, and assembly — Which amendment

The first amendment

no self-incrimination — Which amendment?

The fifth amendment

what was the main idea behind manifest destiny?

westward expansion

why were aquifer important to westward expansion in the United States?

they provided water needed for settlers and agriculture to survive and expand Westward

why did reservoirs become important to settlers in the Great Plains during the westward expansion?

They stored water for drinking farming and livestock, especially in the dry Great Plains

what was the bread basket region of the United States during the period of Westward expansion?

The Great Plains or the middle colonies

What does populism mean in the context of westward expansion?

Mass, political and economic movement of regular people, going against large or corporate businesses

what was the free silver movement?

Demanded the unlimited minting of silver coins to increase the money supply and ease debts

why did farmers support the silver movement in the late 1800s?

They supported it because it eased debts for working people

what were reservations in US history?

Land set aside for Native American tribes

what was the name of the purchase of land from Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803?

Louisiana purchase

which group was most directly affected by US governments we were expansion during the 1800s

Native Americans

what was one major economic effect of Westward expansion?

Increase land for agriculture and construction

what was the Oregon treaty?

Britain in America made an agreement to divide land evenly between the US and Canada

how did Westward expansion change the United States during the 1800s? constructed response

in the 1800s, the Westward expansion increased the amount of land that the United States owned. An increase in land allowed for more space for farming, as well as structures like reservoirs or factories. However, the expansion pushed Native Americans out of their homes and forced them to move elsewhere. Moving the Native Americans, often included violence, cruelty, and destruction of the native traditional creations.