Unit 2 United States History Review

Why did George Washington create the Cabinet?

• To expand the size of Congress and include more representatives

• To have a group of advisors to help him make decisions and manage the executive branch

• To create a new branch of government separate from Congress and the President

• To directly involve citizens in decision-making processes through public meetings

Which of the following best describes a precedent set by George Washington during his presidency?

• Serving only one term as President

• Establishing the principle of judicial review

• Setting up the tradition of delivering an inaugural address

• Signing the Emancipation Proclamation

What was one major effect of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?

• They strengthened the U.S. economy by increasing trade with France.

• They led to an increase in immigration to the United States.

• They restricted the rights of immigrants and limited free speech critical of the government.

• They abolished the practice of judicial review in the Supreme Court.

Which of the following were major impacts of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803? Select all that apply.

• It expanded the power of the presidency by demonstrating that the president could make significant land acquisitions without explicit Congressional approval.

• It doubled the size of the United States, enabling westward expansion and settlement.

• It strengthened U.S. control over the Mississippi River and boosted trade and transportation.

• It reduced the power of the federal government in favor of states' rights.

How did the Second Great Awakening influence social reform movements in the early 19th century?

• It focused solely on religious revival without affecting social movements.

• It inspired reform efforts such as the women's rights movement and the temperance movement by emphasizing moral responsibility and social improvement.

• It led to a decline in interest in social issues as people became more focused on personal salvation.

• It promoted the idea that government should have no role in social reform or moral issues.

Which of the following is true about key Civil War battles such as Atlanta, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg?

• The Battle of Antietam was the deadliest single-day battle in American history and led to Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.

• The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a decisive Confederate victory that secured their position in the North.

• The Siege of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two.

• The Battle of Atlanta was insignificant in the Union's strategy and did not influence the re-election of Abraham Lincoln.

What was the significance of the Civil War battles at Atlanta, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg?

• The Battle of Antietam was a major Union victory, leading to the end of the war.

• The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the war, marking the first significant defeat of General Robert E. Lee's army.

• The Siege of Vicksburg gave the Confederacy control over the Mississippi River, weakening the Union's position.

• The Battle of Atlanta was a key Union victory that helped secure President Lincoln’s re-election and crippled the Confederate supply line.

What was the primary outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863?

• It immediately freed all enslaved people in the United States.

• It declared the abolition of slavery in Confederate states in rebellion against the Union.

• It granted full citizenship and voting rights to formerly enslaved people.

• It established laws to prevent further slavery from occurring in newly acquired territories.

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine, introduced by President James Monroe in 1823?

• To establish the United States as a global military power.

• To prevent European nations from colonizing or interfering in the Americas.

• To promote trade agreements between the United States and European nations.

• To encourage the expansion of slavery into new territories.

Which of the following was a significant advantage of the North during the Civil War?

• The North had more experienced military leaders and generals.

• The North had a larger population and more industrial resources for manufacturing war supplies.

• The North had better access to agricultural resources and a more abundant supply of cotton.

• The North was fighting a defensive war on its own territory.