APUSH Midterm

Currie

What were Native American societies like prior to European arrival?

They did already hv a semi complex society and there were some settled civilstions and cities.

This would prove that Native American societies were not primitive, nomadic cultivated a as sometimes characterized.

What was the Pueblo Revolt?

Reaction to the encomienda and repartimiento systems.

What was the stono rebellion?

The first recorded slave rebellion in the US

What did English settlers want to come to the Americas?

• overpopulation in England
• Religious persecution
• Desire to reach utopia as described in Sit Thomas Moores book

What was the main outcome of King Philip’s war?

Although the English won they suffered heavy losses, amounting to nearly 1/10 of men.

What was the Columbian Exchange and why was it important?

The Columbian Exchange was the world wide exchange of animals, diseases, and plants that occurred when European countries colonized the Americas.

Describe the experience slaves endured during the Middle Passage.

Ships were overcrowded, dark and dirty. Many slaves were expected to die on the journey

What was England’s policy toward its colonies prior to the French and Indian War?

Salutary neglect

What were the Townshend Acts?

4 laws enacted by the British Parliment in 1776 that impacted and enforced the collection of taxes on the American colonies. These acts were one of the primary causes of the Bosoton Massacre.

How was the Boston Massacre used as a form of rhetoric by the colonists?

It was used as propaganda to sway public opinion against the British.

What was Common Sense and what was its purpose?

Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine advocating for independence from Great Britian o people in the thirteen colonies. Widely reas, makes a significant impact in advancing the Patriots’ cause.

What were the colonists main grievances against the British prior to the Revolutionary War?

• excessive taxation
• Lack of representation in Parliament

What was the importance of the Battle of Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?

Turning point of the Revolutionary War bc it convinced the French that the colonist had a chance of winning. They then felt confident in joining the Patriots to fight the British.

What group of people was left out of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

Native Americans- nothing was done to protect them against westward expansion

What were some issues with the Articles of Confederation?

Weak central gov couldn’t stop rebellions, collect taxes, or manage the country overall.

Weakness demonstrated by the lack of the federal ability to intervene in Shay’s rebellion.

What was the Great Compromise and what issue did it help resolve?

Resolution that created the current legislative system with 2 houses. One based on representation by population and the other based on equal representation for each state.

What was Pickney’s Treaty?

Diplomatic agreement between the U.S. and Spain that helps minimize tensions caused by early westward expansion of the U.S.

Explain the components of the American System.

• a tariff to protect and promote American industry
• Creation of the national bank to foster commerce
• Federal subsidies for “internal improvements” such as roads and canals

Why was the Election of 1824 known as the “corrupt bargain”?

Henry Clay was given a cabinet position as Secretary of State by John Quincy Adams after supporting Adams. The election was decided by a vote in the House of Representatives because neither man had the majority of votes required. Henry Clay was Speaker of the House, and his support secured Adam’s spot.

What law forced Native Americans to move out of the Southeastern part of the US?

Indian removal act

What action did Andrew Jackson take regarding the 2nd National Bank of the US?

He vetoed the removal of its charter, effectively killing the bank.

What religious movement was the foundation for many of the reform movements of the early-mid 1800s?

Second Great Awakening

What were some ways young women benefited by working in the factory system at Lowell?

• increased independence
• Opportunities to take educational course
• The ability to earn money even if it was very little

What famous historical document was the Declaration of Sentiments modeled off of?

The Declaration of Independence

Describe the Temperance movement.

Societal movement to limit the consumption of alcohol which was seen as harmful to peoples well being.

What was the expected role of women in the family in the early 1800s?

To take care of domestic tasks and raise children with strong moral and spiritual values.

Is it true that almost all southern white families owned slaves? Support your answer with evidence.

No, according to what we learned in chapter 11 only about 25% of south families owned slaves.

What was Manifest Destiny and who coined the term?

Belief that the US had the God given right to expand westward. The term was coined by John L. O’Sullivan. Helps leed to conquering territories over seas.

What was the Wilmot Proviso? Who would have supported it and who would have opposed it?

Proposal to ban slavery in the territory acquired in the Mexican-American War. Supported by northern abolitionist and opposed by southern democrats and other pro slavery groups.

What was the purpose of the Compromise of 1850?

To preserve the union and deal with the contentious issue I’d slavery in western states as the U.S. expanded westward.

What did the Fugitive Slave Act call on people to do?

Return escaped slaves to their owners and is part of the compromise of 1850.

What did the Dred Scott decision say about the status of African American slaves?

Slaves were considered property. Also, it said that the government couldn’t prohibit slavery in the territories as westward expansion occurred.

What was Lincoln’s view on slavery before the start of the Civil War?

That it should not be allowed to expand into new territories

What was an immediate outcome of the Election of 1860?

Southern states began to secede

At the start of the Civil War which side possessed most of the advantages?

The north had more advantages. Advantages include:
• larger population
• More wealth
• Better transportation system (railroads)
• More industry

What did Civil War draft riots demonstrate?

That there was considerable opposition to the war and recruitment of soldiers in the North.

What impact did the Emancipation Proclamation have on European countries?

Led to more backing for the north and the ultimate decision for European countries to nor support the south.

What were the 3 Reconstruction Era Amendments and what did each state?

13th Ammendment- ended slavery
14th Ammendment- granted citizenship to African Americans
15th Ammendment- guaranteed the right to vote to African American men

What was the goal of Jim Crow laws?

To discriminate against and segregate black ppl in order to take away political and constitutional rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

What methods were used to prevent African Americans from exercising their right to vote?

• grandfather clauses
• Literacy tests
• Poll taxes
• Intimidation and violence