Transcript Section 1—Key Terms

AHSGE
History
III
The President’s refusal to
sign a bill.
The President’s refusal to
sign a bill.
veto
What office in the
executive branch has as
one of his duties is to
preside over the
Senate?
What office in the
executive branch has as
one of his duties is to
preside over the
Senate?
The Vice-President
These powers are associated
with the “elastic clause”.
It gives Congress the
power to make laws as
needed.
Powers not given to the
states are the national
governments.
These powers are associated
with the “elastic clause”. It
gives Congress the power to
make laws as needed.
Powers not given to the states
are the national
governments.
Implied Powers
What term describes the
division of power
between the national
government and the
states.
What term describes the
division of power
between the national
government and the
states.
The Federal System
Powers held by
both the national
government and
the states.
Powers held by both
the national
government and
the states.
Concurrent Powers
The establishment
of the legislative,
executive, and
judicial branches
of government.
The establishment of the
legislative, executive, and
judicial branches of
government.
Separation of Powers
A population count which
occurs every ten years.
A population count which
occurs every ten years.
census
The law-making body of
the national
government.
The law-making body of
the national
government.
Congress
Congress can use this
power to make sure the
President does not
break the law. It means
charged with wrongdoing while in office.
Congress can use this power to
make sure the President does
not break the law. It means
charged with wrong-doing
while in office.
impeachment
Which branch of
government has the
power to declare war?
Which branch of
government has the
power to declare war?
The Legislative Branch
Congress
What do we call the right for
a federal court or the
Supreme Court to declare
a law unconstitutional?
What do we call the right for
a federal court or the
Supreme Court to declare
a law unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Name the Supreme
Court case that
established judicial
review.
Name the Supreme
Court case that
established judicial
review.
Marbury v. Madison
What was demonstrated
by Pre. Washington’s
handling of the
Whiskey Rebellion?
What was demonstrated by
Pre. Washington’s
handling of the Whiskey
Rebellion?
The new government did
have the ability to enforce
the laws.
Name 2 things Washington
warned about in his
farewell address.
Name 2 things Washington
warned about in his
farewell address.
Alliances with other nations
and
Political parties
What was the most
important contribution
of the Federalists?
What was the most
important contribution
of the Federalists?
The formation of a strong
national government.
What name is given to the
President’s advisors?
What name is given to the
President’s advisors?
The Cabinet
What group provided
information about the
area west of the Miss.
River (Louisiana
Purchase)?
What group provided
information about the
area west of the Miss.
River (Louisiana
Purchase)?
Lewis and Clark Expedition
What war was fought
because Britain seized
American ships and
cargo?
What war was fought
because Britain seized
American ships and
cargo?
War of 1812
What President’s administration
sometimes called “The Era of
Good Feelings”?
What President’s administration
sometimes called “The Era of
Good Feelings”?
James Monroe
What does embargo mean?
What does embargo mean?
Restriction on trade
In what war was Washington,
D. C. burned?
In what war was Washington,
D. C. burned?
War of 1812
During what war was the
Star Spangled Banner
written?
During what war was the
Star Spangled Banner
written?
War of 1812
Who wrote the Star
Spangled Banner?
Who wrote the Star
Spangled Banner?
Frances Scott Key
What document was issued
by President Monroe
stating the U.S. would
oppose any nation’s
intervention in the
Western Hemisphere?
What document was issued
by President Monroe
stating the U.S. would
oppose any nation’s
intervention in the
Western Hemisphere?
Monroe Doctrine
Who was the first
“Westerner” to be elected
President?
Who was the first
“Westerner” to be elected
President?
President Andrew Jackson
What is the practice of
rewarding supporters with
government jobs called?
What is the practice of
rewarding supporters with
government jobs called?
Spoils System
What did the Removal Act of
1830 do?
What did the Removal Act of
1830 do?
Indians were moved west of
the Mississippi River
During what President’s
term did the “Trail of
Tears” occur?
During what President’s
term did the “Trail of
Tears” occur?
President Andrew Jackson
Who was called the “Father
of the American Industrial
Revolution”?
Who was called the “Father
of the American Industrial
Revolution”?
Eli Whitney
What was one of the main
reasons for the
development of the
Industrial Revolution in
New England?
What was one of the main
reasons for the
development of the
Industrial Revolution in
New England?
The availability of Water
Power
Who wrote the first
dictionary of American
English?
Who wrote the first
dictionary of American
English?
Noah Webster
Who wrote Uncle Tom’s
Cabin?
Who wrote Uncle Tom’s
Cabin?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
What was the theme of the
book titled Uncle Tom’s
Cabin?
What was the theme of the
book titled Uncle Tom’s
Cabin?
It pointed out the evils of
slavery.
What was the Abolitionist
Movement about?
What was the Abolitionist
Movement about?
It opposed slavery
What movement supported a
halt to immigration?
What movement supported a
halt to immigration?
Nativist Movement
What was the movement
that its goal was to reduce
the consumption of
alcohol?
What was the movement
that its goal was to reduce
the consumption of
alcohol?
Temperance Movement
Who provides the property,
money, and equipment in
a factory system?
Who provides the property,
money, and equipment in
a factory system?
The capitalist
What was the high point of
the Women’s Right
Movement?
What was the high point of
the Women’s Right
Movement?
Seneca Falls Convention
Who is called the “Father of
American Education” and
is associated with
education reform in the
1800’s?
Who is called the “Father of
American Education” and
is associated with
education reform in the
1800’s?
Horace Mann
What movement wanted to
abolish the sale,
consumption, and
distribution of alcohol?
What movement wanted to
abolish the sale,
consumption, and
distribution of alcohol?
Prohibition Movement
Where did most of the preCivil War immigrants
come from and why?
Where did most of the preCivil War immigrants
come from and why?
Ireland because of the potato
famine
What was the response of
the Southern states to
Lincoln as President?
What was the response of
the Southern states to
Lincoln as President?
Several Southern states
responded by seceding
from the Union
Whose visit to Japan led to
the opening of trade
between Japan and the
U.S.?
Whose visit to Japan led to
the opening of trade
between Japan and the
U.S.?
Commodore Perry
What term means decision
by the people?
What term means decision
by the people?
Popular sovereignty
What decision made by the
Supreme Court refused to
recognize slaves as
citizens?
What decision made by the
Supreme Court refused to
recognize slaves as
citizens?
Dred Scott Decision
Why did the Compromise of
1850 anger the North?
Why did the Compromise of
1850 anger the North?
Because of the Fugitive Slave
Law
What were “Peace”
Democrats (favored
ending the war) called?
What were “Peace”
Democrats (favored
ending the war) called?
Copperheads
What general angered
Lincoln because he was
not aggressive enough?
What general angered
Lincoln because he was
not aggressive enough?
McClellan
What new state was formed
in 1863?
What new state was formed
in 1863?
West Virginia
Who was the President of
the Confederate States?
Who was the President of
the Confederate States?
Jefferson Davis
Who was the Union General
who led an army through
Georgia burning a path of
destruction?
Who was the Union General
who led an army through
Georgia burning a path of
destruction?
William T. Sherman
Who said “Damn the
torpedoes, full speed
ahead”?
Who said “Damn the
torpedoes, full speed
ahead”?
David Farragut
Who became commander of
the U.S. Army after
having success in the
western sector?
Who became commander of
the U.S. Army after
having success in the
western sector?
Ulysses S. Grant
Who was Commander of the
Confederate Army?
Who was Commander of the
Confederate Army?
Robert E. Lee
What was the Union’s plan
to blockade the South
called?
What was the Union’s plan
to blockade the South
called?
Anaconda Plan
What was the immediate
cause of the Civil War?
What was the immediate
cause of the Civil War?
Firing on Fort Sumter
What was Lincoln’s main
war aim?
What was Lincoln’s main
war aim?
To preserve the Union
What two things contributed
to the North’s success in
winning the war?
What two things contributed
to the North’s success in
winning the war?
1-The North’s large
population
2-Plentiful Industry in the
North
What was the greatest cause
of death in the Civil War?
What was the greatest cause
of death in the Civil War?
Disease
What event marked the
ending of the Civil War?
What event marked the
ending of the Civil War?
Lee surrendered to Grant at
Appomattox Courthouse
What was the plan to rebuild
the infrastructure and
government of the south
called?
What was the plan to rebuild
the infrastructure and
government of the south
called?
Reconstruction
What Amendment ended
slavery in the United
States?
What Amendment ended
slavery in the United
States?
13th Amendment
What was established in an
effort to look after
refugees, freedmen, and
abandoned lands?
What was established in an
effort to look after
refugees, freedmen, and
abandoned lands?
Freedmen’s Bureau
What organization was
established as a secret
society during
Reconstruction?
What organization was
established as a secret society
during Reconstruction?
KKK
The Knights of the White
Camelia
What were the laws called
that were passed in an
effort to weaken the power
of the Blacks in the South?
What were the laws called
that were passed in an
effort to weaken the power
of the Blacks in the South?
Black Codes
What was the period of time
immediately after the
election of Rutherford B.
Hayes and the end of
Reconstruction called?
What was the period of time
immediately after the
election of Rutherford B.
Hayes and the end of
Reconstruction called?
The Compromise of 1877
What was the most
important technological
innovation to the
settlement of the Great
Plains?
What was the most
important technological
innovation to the
settlement of the Great
Plains?
The Windmill
The American cowboys
learned many of their
cattle herding techniques
from who?
The American cowboys
learned many of their
cattle herding techniques
from who?
Mexican vaqueros
What made Americans
hesitate to settle in the
Great Plains during the
early 1800’s?
What made Americans
hesitate to settle in the
Great Plains during the
early 1800’s?
It was called the
Great American Desert
Where was gold discovered
in California that started
the gold rush?
Where was gold discovered
in California that started
the gold rush?
Sutter’s Mill
What party was widely
supported by the farmers?
What party was widely
supported by the farmers?
Populist Party
What act encouraged the
settlement of the West by
offering free land?
What act encouraged the
settlement of the West by
offering free land?
Homestead Act of 1872
How many acres were
promised in the
Homestead Act of 1872?
How many acres were
promised in the
Homestead Act of 1872?
160 acres
How did the government
encourage the building of
the transcontinental
railroad?
How did the government
encourage the building of
the transcontinental
railroad?
By awarding money and
land
What contributed to the
destruction of the Plains
Indians’ way of life?
What contributed to the
destruction of the Plains
Indians’ way of life?
The sharp decline in the
buffalo population
What brought an end to the
Pony Express?
What brought an end to the
Pony Express?
Telegraph
What writing said the
American Frontier was
responsible for the
American way of life?
What writing said the
American Frontier was
responsible for the
American way of life?
The Turner Thesis
What was the reason given
for President Johnson’s
impeachment?
What was the reason given
for President Johnson’s
impeachment?
Violation of the Tenure of
Office Act for dismissing
Sec. of War Edwin
Stanton
What group of Americans
wanted to increase the
money supply in the late
1800’s through free silver?
What group of Americans
wanted to increase the
money supply in the late
1800’s through free silver?
Farmers
What tactic was by the
Republicans to blame the
Democrats for the
sufferings of the war?
What tactic was by the
Republicans to blame the
Democrats for the
sufferings of the war?
Waving the Bloody Shirt
What did Lincoln do to
silence his supporters?
What did Lincoln do to
silence his supporters?
He suspended the writ of
habeas corpus.