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QR Challenge: American History - Unit 4 Review

QuestionAnswer
Washington chose a small group of men to help him with various important parts of government. What was this group called?the cabinet
Name at least two people who contributed to the planning and building of Washington D.C.George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Major Andrew Ellicott, Benjamin Banneker, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, James Hoban or William Thornton.
What is it called when the government counts the number of citizens in its country?census
What is judicial review?The Supreme Court uses this power to decide if a law passed by Congress is constitutional.
What year did Thomas Jefferson negotiate the Louisiana Purchase?1803
During Washington's term, who believed the new American government should be a strong central government, run by aristrocrats? For him, this was the best form of government because he thought the common people will mindlessly follow a leader.Alexander Hamilton
During Washington's term, Who thought that educated people can govern themselves? As such, he thought the nation needed public schools and colleges to provide free education.Thomas Jefferson
Tekamthi (or Tecumseh) united the Indian tribes against the whites for a short period of time. What happened to cause the tribes to disband and leave Tekamthi?William Henry Harrison destoyed a Shawnee village, and this broke the will of the Indians to band against the whites.
From which country did the United States acquire Florida?Spain
From which country did the United States acquire the land that doubled the size of the country?France
Name one benefit brought by the Industrial Revolution.Goods were made more quickly; goods were made more cheaply; more people could afford to buy these cheaper goods; interchangeable parts become possible.
Name one negative aspect of the Industrial Revolution.Cotton became valuable and revived the institution of slavery; factory work was dangerous for the workers; skilled craftsmen became rare; child labor became a problem; laborers often worked long hours for poor wages.
What were the four modes of transportation developed or improved in America during the 19th century?canals, steamboats, railroads, improved roads
Who invented the Cherokee alphabet?Sequoyah
Which president ignored the Supreme Court and forced the Native Americans to move west?Andrew Jackson
What was an abolitionist?A person who wanted to end slavery.
List the first 15 presidents in order.George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James Polk, Zachary Tyalor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan
What had the nickname, "Old Ironsides"?USS Constitution
Which President had the nickname Old Hickory?Andrew Jackson
Who invented the steam locomotive?Tom Thumb
Who was the first President to die in office?William Henry Harrison
Who participated in The Great Debate?Daniel Webster and John Calhoun
What was the Alien Act?This act made it hard for foreigners to become U.S. citizens. It also made it legal for the Presdient to deport anyone from the U.S. whom he thought dangerous.
What was the Sedition Act?It made it a crime to criticize the government.

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