The making of America, 1789—1900 (OCR)

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What event officially ended the Revolutionary War in 1783?
The Treaty of Paris.
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What was the first attempt at a unified government in the U.S.?
Articles of Confederation.
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What significant meeting took place in 1787 to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitutional Convention.
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Who were the Federalists?
Supporters of the Constitution advocating for a strong central government.
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What key document was written to support the ratification of the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers.
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What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1788.
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Who was elected as the first President of the United States in 1789?
George Washington.
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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights.
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What was Hamilton's financial plan primarily aimed at?
Establishing national credit by assuming state debts.
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What significant tax was a major factor in the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794?
Excise tax on whiskey.
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Which political party favored a strong central government in the early Republic?
Federalist Party.
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Who led the Democratic-Republican Party?
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
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What was the main issue causing tension between the U.S. and France during the Federalist Era?
Impressment of American sailors.
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What did the Jay Treaty of 1794 address?
Outstanding issues with Britain.
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What was the significance of the XYZ Affair?
It led to the Quasi-War with France and increased anti-French sentiment.
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What did Thomas Jefferson's victory in the Election of 1800 symbolize?
The 'Revolution of 1800' and a peaceful transfer of power.
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What major land acquisition occurred in 1803 during the Jeffersonian Era?
The Louisiana Purchase.
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What Supreme Court case established judicial review in 1803?
Marbury v. Madison.
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What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
Ended in stalemate with the Treaty of Ghent, no territorial changes.
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Which event is considered a turning point due to its significant American victory in 1863?
The Battle of Gettysburg.
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What was the Monroe Doctrine primarily about?
Declaring the Western Hemisphere closed to European colonization.
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What did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 address?
The expansion of slavery into western territories.
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Who was considered a 'Common Man' President during the Jacksonian Era?
Andrew Jackson.
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What was the main aim of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
Forced removal of Native American tribes from their lands.
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What was the purpose of the Compromise of 1850?
To resolve the issue of slavery in newly acquired territories.
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What did the Dred Scott decision imply about slavery?
Slaves were not citizens and Congress had no power to prohibit slavery in territories.
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What was the key event that marked the beginning of the Civil War?
The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter.
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What was the main strategy of the Union during the Civil War known as?
The Anaconda Plan.
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Which legislation abolished slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment.
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What did the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 aim to achieve?
Guarantee Black suffrage and protect Black rights in the South.
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What was the primary goal of the KKK during Reconstruction?
To suppress Black voting and enforce white supremacy.
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What did the Compromise of 1877 effectively end?
The Reconstruction Era.
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Which movement emerged in response to the issues raised during the Gilded Age?
The Progressive Era.
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What significant factor contributed to the rise of urban ghettos during the Gilded Age?
Rapid industrialization and immigration.
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What was the main criticism of Big Business during the Gilded Age?
Corruption and exploitation in regard to labor and political influence.
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What ideology justified American imperialism during the late 19th century?
The belief in Manifest Destiny and 'White Man's Burden'.
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What was the goal of the Open Door Policy in China?
To maintain equal trade access for all nations.
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What major war did the U.S. engage in to fight for Cuban independence?
The Spanish-American War.
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What significant consequence resulted from the Philippine-American War?
The establishment of American colonial rule over the Philippines.
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What overarching theme encapsulates the period of American history from 1789-1900?
The evolving tension between federalism and states' rights.
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