Unit 5 Test Review

Throughout the United States, we have many highways, schools and government buildings. These are

all examples of our ___________________

• infrastructure

In the 1800s, manufacturers began making rifles with the exact same pieces

to make production more efficient. It also helped because if a piece of the gun

broke, it could be replaced by an identical piece rather than purchasing a whole new

gun. What term best describes this?

• Interchangeable parts

In the 1800s, workers began forming groups in order to protect

their rights as workers. Their groups were known as

_______________

• Labor unions

In the 1800s, laborers began fighting for better working conditions. One

method to make their demands was to go on _______.

• strike

The United States will tax oil imported from the Middle East in order to make

money for the U.S. government. This tax is an example of a

__________________________

• Revenue tariff

The United States puts a tax on cars made outside of the United States to encourage people to buy American made cars. This

tax is known as a ____________________________.

• Protective tariff

In the 1800s, there was a strong increase in immigration to the United

States from the Irish, Germans and Chinese. People began practicing

___________ because they did not like these newcomers who may take their

jobs.

• nativism

Workers used to work very long and difficult hours. After their shift,

they would head to the bar and drink to relieve stress. Alcoholism

began to rise. These people should have practiced ______________

• temperance

As political parties became more and more divided, campaigns turned ugly. Negative comments were made about opponents to try to gain support for a

candidate. This is known as _____________________

• mudslinging

Political parties like the Whigs and Democrats would hold meetings to choose which person was the best candidate to represent their party.

These meetings were known as _____________.

• caucuses

Issues like slavery and industry began to divide the North from the South. They began to focus on the interests of their own region rather than the interests of

the country. This is known as _________________

• sectionalism

In the US, Maine was added as a free state and Missouri was added as a slave

state. This was to keep the balance of slave and free states in the US. This is an example of a _______________.

• compromise

After a series of rebellions in the South just before the Civil War, southern states started to pass

these in order to protect the slave owners.

• Slave codes

As more states joined the nation, there was a large push from Northerners to get rid of

slavery throughout the country. These people supported the

_____________________ of slavery and the _______________ of slaves.

• Abolition, emancipation

Writers in the 1800s began writing more about the beauty of nature rather than big cities that were starting to develop.

This was known as _____________________

• romanticism

Other writers began focusing more on the spiritual world and the mind

than what was going on in every day life. This was known as

_________________________

• Transcedentalism

People who moved west had very little money to purchase land on

their own. Many of them became ______________ who lived on

other people’s land without their knowledge.

• squatters

Texas was __________ by the United States in 1845 which made

Mexico very angry.

• annexed

After the Mexican American War, Mexico had to ________ many territories to the United States.

• cede

What was the Fugitive Slave Act?

• Slaves who ran away to the North had to be returned to the south if ordered by their slave owner

What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?

• Europe should stay out of the Western Hemisphere

• Any attempt to expand or colonize the Americans would be seen as an act of aggression by the US

• Nickname= Common person, man of the people

How did John Greene say Andrew Jackson’s nickname of “Old Hickory”

help him get elected?

President Jackson used his veto power to block the renewal of what important institution?

• 2nd National Bank of the US

• Neutrality in Foreign Affairs

What stance did both James Monroe and Andrew Jackson take when it

came to dealing with foreign policy?

What was the spoils system?

• Government awarding government jobs to supporters of elected officials

What was the Indian Removal Act?

• Force all Native Americans living in the southeastern United States to move West past the Mississippi River

What state were the Indians moved to in the Indian Removal Act?

• Oklahoma

The Cherokee tried to sue a US state to keep their land in the southeast. What state did they take to court?

• Georgia

What was the Trail of Tears?

• Long journey of the Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Oklahoma

Many people did not support Jackson, the Democrats and their policies. What new political party

was created in opposition to Jackson?

• Whigs

In 1820 & 1850, compromises had to be made as more and more

territory was added to the United States. What issue were these compromises made about?

• slavery

What was the Missouri Compromise?

• Missouri added as a slave state• Maine added as a free state• No more slavery above the 36o 30’ line

What was the Compromise of 1850?

• California added as a free state• Slavery allowed in Washington D.C.• New states would be formed and allow

popular sovereignty to decide slavery• Fugitive Slave Act passed

What is Manifest Destiny?

• America’s God-given right to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific

What ways did the U.S. help achieve Manifest Destiny?

• Annexation of Texas• Mexican American War (gained territory from

Mexico)

In 1835, Texas led a revolution to declare their independence from

where?

• Mexico

• Oregon• Great Britain

When Texas was added to the Union, what state was added to keep the

slave/free balance? What European country did the US have to split

territory with in order to create this new state?

When American immigrants lived in Mexico controlled Texas, they

were required to follow a few rules set by Mexico. List 3 of these rules.

• Covert to Catholicism• Learn Spanish• Become Mexican citizens

Name the 3 causes of the Mexican American war.

• Manifest Destiny• Border Disputes• Annexation of Texas by US

What did the U.S. say was the southern border of Texas? What did

Mexico say was the border?

• Rio Grande• Nueces River

Why were northerners opposed to the Mexican American War?

• Expanded territory could mean the expansion of slavery

Why did President Polk say he sent Zachary Taylor and US army down

to Texas?

• Protection of US citizens

What territory did the US gain from Mexico in this treaty?

• California, Nevada, Utah, most of Arizona and New Mexico, parts of Wyoming and Colorado

What treaty ended the Mexican American war?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

After the Mexican American war, people began moving to California because they thought they would

find ________.

• gold

What was the Homestead Act?

• Gave 160 acres of land to people after they worked the land for 5 years

What groups of immigrants worked on the transcontinental railroad for

the Union & Central Pacific Railroad companies?

• Irish, German, Chinese

What was the purpose of the transcontinental railroad connected at Promontory Point?

• Connecting the East and West of the United States

How did westward expansion allow people to live the American Dream?

• Allowed people to start a new life out west where they could choose where and how to work and live their lives.

Name 2 positives of Andrew Jackson’s presidency.

• Supported American expansion & Manifest Destiny

• Expanded democracy by allowing more Americans to participate in government (did not have to be a landowner to vote)

• Indian Removal Act• Veto of the 2nd National Bank• Spoils System