APUSH UNIT 5

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States, expanded westward, and provided access to vital trade routes.

Who was the author of the Monroe Doctrine and what was its main assertion?

President James Monroe authored the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, asserting that the Americas should be free from European colonial influence.

What major event did the Compromise of 1850 aim to address?

The Compromise of 1850 aimed to resolve tensions between free and slave states following the Mexican-American War.

What was the main outcome of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854?

The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed settlers in those territories to determine if they would allow slavery, leading to violent conflicts known as 'Bleeding Kansas'.

What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision?

The 1857 Dred Scott v. Sandford decision ruled that African Americans could not be citizens and invalidated the Missouri Compromise, escalating tensions over slavery.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, which was adopted on July 4, 1776.

What was the outcome of the Civil War?

The Civil War (1861-1865) resulted in the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery through the 13th Amendment.

What event triggered the start of the American Revolution?

The battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775 are often considered the initial armed conflicts that began the American Revolution.

What was the main goal of the Progressive Movement?

The Progressive Movement aimed to address issues caused by industrialization and urbanization, promoting reforms in government, labor, and suffrage.

What was the purpose of the New Deal during the Great Depression?

The New Deal aimed to provide relief for the unemployed, recovery of the economy, and reforms to prevent future depressions during the 1930s.