Semester 2 Exam Review

Front

At the Constitutional Convention (1787), the Great Compromise resolved the issue of congressional representation by

Back

creating our Congress, a two-house (bicameral) legislature.

Front

Which title best completes this graphic organizer? Options: War of 1812, Manifest Destiny, Adoption of Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine Goals

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

“...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...” Which document contains these words?

Back

Declaration of Independence

Front

Which of the following acquisitions added the most territory to the United States? Treaty of Paris, Oregon Treaty, Louisiana Purchase, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Back

Louisiana Purchase

Front

Frederick Douglas, William Lloyd Garrison and Harriet Tubman were all 19th century leaders in the movement to

Back

abolish slavery

Front

During the 1840’s thousands of people rushed to California to

Back

find gold

Front

The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to explore land gained through the

Back

Louisiana Purchase

Front

During the 1840’s, Americans used the idea of Manifest Destiny to justify the

Back

acquiring of new land

Front

Which of the following abolitionist leaders was a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad? Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, John Brown, William Lloyd Garrison

Back

Harriet Tubman

Front

One result of the War of 1812 was that the United States

Back

maintained their independence from Great Britain