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What was the main cause of the Civil War highlighted in the Compromise of 1850?
The compromise allowed California to be admitted as a free state and permitted New Mexico and Utah to decide on slavery themselves.
What was the Anaconda Plan?
The North’s strategy to defeat the South, which included a naval blockade, capturing the Mississippi River, and isolating Cuba.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?
It declared that all persons held as slaves in the rebellious states are to be free.
What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?
The firing upon Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861.
What were two strengths of the Union during the Civil War?
A larger population for greater military forces and a more industrialized economy.
What were two weaknesses of the Confederacy?
Ports were closed off limiting access to supplies, and the economy was mainly agricultural with little industrial capacity.
What was the significance of the election of 1860?
It resulted in Abraham Lincoln's election, which led to Southern states seceding from the Union.
What was Lincoln's initial stance in his inaugural address regarding the Union?
He swore to preserve the Union and threatened military force if necessary.
What was one challenge faced by farmers in the late 1800s?
Crop prices fell and many farmers went into debt.
What were Jim Crow Laws?
Laws that enforced racial segregation and limited the rights of African Americans.
What action did the United States take regarding Native Americans in the late 19th century?
The government established reservations and enforced policies to assimilate Native Americans.
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?
To provide assistance to freed slaves, including food, education, and medical care.
What strategy did the United States adopt during the Great Depression?
The New Deal programs aimed to provide relief and recovery for the economy and its citizens.
What was the impact of World War I on women in the workforce?
Many women joined the workforce in various roles, including military nurses and factory jobs.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles?
It formally ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
Who were Muckrakers?
Journalists who exposed social injustices and corruption during the Progressive Era.
What were the major factors that led to American Imperialism in the late 19th century?
Economic expansion, national pride, military strategy, and humanitarian efforts.
What did the GI Bill of Rights provide after World War II?
Benefits for returning soldiers, including low-interest loans and college stipends.
What was the primary outcome of the 14th Amendment?
It granted citizenship rights and equal protection under the laws to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
What was the impact of the Cold War on U.S. foreign policy?
It led to containment strategies, military alliances such as NATO, and involvement in conflicts to counter communism.
