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S.S. Quarter 2 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| was a Founding Father, Federalist supporter, 4th president of the U.S., and considered “Father of the Constitution” | James Madison |
| following the War of 1812 | The United States gained respect from the nations of the world |
| caused tension between northern factory owners and southern plantation owners. | Placing tariffs on imported goods |
| was responsible for doubling the size of the country | Thomas Jefferson |
| American Indian leaders like Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull reacted to settlement of the West by | leading an armed resistance to U.S. policies |
| Manifest Destiny was the belief that the U.S. should | stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean |
| Growth to the far west was caused by | Manifest Destiny |
| During the 1800s many immigrants came to the United States to | work in factories |
| Many immigrants | lived in crowded homes |
| because of westward migration, Americans | built roads |
| Building of railroads contributed to environmental change by | helping to wipe out large herds of bison |
| Early Industrialization and the Free Enterprise System meant that | private individuals are owning businesses. |
| influenced the growth of the Free Enterprise System | The Transcontinental Railroad |
| In the early 1800s the supply of textiles in the United States increased this meant that | textiles would cost less than they had in the past |
| The plantation system in the southern United States thrived because of the demand for | cotton |
| Cities like Denver and Kansas City became major economic centers because | the railroad lines are nearby. |
| The purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution is to | unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free. |
| The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it | includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled. |
| The Judicial Branch | interprets laws |
| A presidential veto of a law is an example of | checks and balances |
| The national government can but state governments cannot | print money |
| The picture of Uncle Sam pointing represents | the American Government |
| Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” because | he was delighted to see the American flag |
| George Washington was the | first president |
| used decision-making abilities to establish a new nation | The Founding Fathers |
| The Bill of Rights protect | if you are accused of a crime |
| Americans became interested in the | West |
| American inventor John Deere helped many American pioneers by | developing a steel plow for farmers |
| The 3 Branches of the Government are: | Executive: Enacts laws Legislative: Makes laws Judicial: Interprets laws |
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