Criteria for a territory to achieve statehood? Options: A financial reserve of $1,000,000, A population of 5,000 people, A population of 60,000 free men, The presence of slaves
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A population of 60,000 free men
Answer explanation
To achieve statehood, a territory needed a population of 60,000 free men, as stipulated by the Northwest Ordinance. This requirement ensured a sufficient demographic for self-governance and representation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which year was the Louisiana Purchase completed?
Back
1803
Answer explanation
The Louisiana Purchase was completed in 1803, when the United States acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of territory from France, significantly expanding the nation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The US acquired which territory as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty?
Back
Florida
Answer explanation
The Adams-Onis Treaty, signed in 1819, resulted in the US acquiring Florida from Spain. This treaty resolved territorial disputes and solidified US claims to Florida, making it the correct answer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What were the main causes of the War of 1812?
Back
British support for Native Americans and the impressment of American sailors
Answer explanation
The main causes of the War of 1812 included British support for Native Americans, which threatened American expansion, and the impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, violating U.S. sovereignty.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was the Embargo Act of 1807 considered a failure during Jefferson's Presidency?
Back
It caused the U.S. economy to weaken
Answer explanation
The Embargo Act of 1807 was intended to protect U.S. interests but instead led to economic decline, as it restricted trade and hurt American merchants, making it a failure during Jefferson's Presidency.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the main assertion of the Monroe Doctrine?
Back
All of the above: No more European colonies could be started in the Americas, Europe must leave the Americas alone, The United States would stay out of Europe's business.
Answer explanation
The Monroe Doctrine asserted that the Americas were off-limits to new European colonization, that Europe should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere, and that the U.S. would avoid involvement in European conflicts, making 'All of the above' correct.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of taxes were implemented to safeguard American businesses as part of the American System?
Back
tariffs
Answer explanation
Tariffs were implemented as part of the American System to protect American businesses from foreign competition by increasing the cost of imported goods, thereby encouraging domestic production.
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