Populism is the support for the concerns of ordinary people.

Give an example of Populism.

An example of populism is a political movement that seeks to represent the interests of the common people.

Define Individualism.

Individualism is the belief in the importance of individual rights and independence.

Which is an example of Individualism?

An example of individualism is choosing your own career path based on personal interests.

What is Egalitarianism?

Egalitarianism is the belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic, or social life.

Which is an example of Egalitarianism?

An example of egalitarianism is equal voting rights for all citizens.

Liberty is the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

Alexis de Tocqueville’s Principles of Democracy: Give an example of Liberty.

An example of liberty is the freedom of speech.

Checks and balances are a system that ensures no branch of government becomes too powerful. Which of the following is an example of checks and balances? The President can veto laws passed by Congress, Congress can override a veto, and the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.

The President can veto laws passed by Congress, Congress can override a veto, and the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.

Federalism is defined as:

A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

The Declaration of Independence was:

a document declaring the American colonies' independence from Britain

The qualifications to becoming a naturalized citizen are:

Being at least 18 years old, having lawful permanent residency, and passing a citizenship test

Complete the chart: Branch of government | Who makes up this branch? | Role of the branch Legislative | ______ | ______ Executive | ______ | ______ Judicial | ______ | ______

Miners affected the development of America by: contributing to westward expansion and economic growth, preventing the growth of new towns and cities, discouraging immigration to the United States, slowing down technological advancements

contributing to westward expansion and economic growth

The Homestead Act of 1862 was a law that:

granted 160 acres of public land to settlers who would farm it for five years.

Some technological innovations of the late 1800s in communication and farming included: The telephone and the mechanical reaper, The steam engine and the cotton gin, The airplane and the television, The computer and the internet

The telephone and the mechanical reaper

Barbed wire affected western settlement by:

making it easier to fence land and protect property.

Farmers played a significant role in western expansion and faced several challenges. Which of the following best describes their role and the difficulties they encountered?

Farmers settled new lands, contributed to agricultural development, and faced challenges such as harsh weather, lack of resources, and isolation.

Western cities changed in which of the following ways after the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?

They grew rapidly due to increased trade and migration.

The Pacific Railroad Act was:

a law that promoted the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the United States

People settled the Great Plains in the late 1800s because:

they were attracted by the availability of free or cheap land.

Frontier is defined as:

the extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness

The Dawes Act of 1887 was created with the goal of: Dividing Native American tribal lands into individual plots to encourage assimilation, Granting full citizenship to all Native Americans without conditions, Establishing reservations for Native Americans to preserve their culture, Providing federal funding for Native American education only

Dividing Native American tribal lands into individual plots to encourage assimilation

Manifest Destiny was:

the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent

The importance of the Klondike region was:

It was the site of a major gold rush.

conflicts over land and water rights between ranchers and farmers in the American West.

The Populist Party was:

a political party that represented farmers and laborers in the late 19th century

The development of the Transcontinental Railroad affected America's standard of living by:

making goods and travel more accessible and affordable for many Americans.

The “close of the frontier” was marked by: the 1890 census declaration that the frontier was closed, the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, the end of the Civil War, the discovery of gold in California

the 1890 census declaration that the frontier was closed

Foundations & Westward Expansion Review Flashcards

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Unalienable rights are:

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rights that cannot be taken away

2.

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The Bill of Rights was created for which purpose, and which amendments concern the rights of people accused of crimes?

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To protect individual freedoms; Amendments 4, 5, 6, and 8

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Popular Sovereignty is the principle that:

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the people have the ultimate authority in government

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Civic Responsibility refers to:

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The duties of citizens to participate in society and government

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“E Pluribus Unum” means:

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Out of many, one

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Define Laissez-faire.

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Laissez-faire is the principle that the government should not interfere in the economy.

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Give an example of Laissez-faire.

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An example of laissez-faire is a free market economy with minimal government regulation.

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