Contextualizing Period 3 - AP U.S. History
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Which event was a response to the Stamp Act of 1765?
Which event was a response to the Stamp Act of 1765?
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The formation of the Sons of Liberty. Secret organization that organized colonial resistance.
The formation of the Sons of Liberty. Secret organization that organized colonial resistance.
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What was the aim of the 1790 Report on Public Credit?
What was the aim of the 1790 Report on Public Credit?
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To address the national debt and establish credit. Hamilton's plan to strengthen federal financial power.
To address the national debt and establish credit. Hamilton's plan to strengthen federal financial power.
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Which 1798 laws targeted immigrants and restricted speech?
Which 1798 laws targeted immigrants and restricted speech?
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The Alien and Sedition Acts. Designed to suppress opposition to Federalist policies.
The Alien and Sedition Acts. Designed to suppress opposition to Federalist policies.
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What was the significance of Common Sense by Thomas Paine?
What was the significance of Common Sense by Thomas Paine?
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It advocated independence from Great Britain. Persuaded colonists that independence was necessary.
It advocated independence from Great Britain. Persuaded colonists that independence was necessary.
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Identify the 1774 acts that punished Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.
Identify the 1774 acts that punished Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party.
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The Intolerable Acts. Coercive Acts designed to isolate and punish Massachusetts.
The Intolerable Acts. Coercive Acts designed to isolate and punish Massachusetts.
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Identify the 1793 proclamation that declared U.S. neutrality in foreign wars.
Identify the 1793 proclamation that declared U.S. neutrality in foreign wars.
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The Proclamation of Neutrality. Avoided involvement in European conflicts.
The Proclamation of Neutrality. Avoided involvement in European conflicts.
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What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case in 1803?
What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case in 1803?
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It established the principle of judicial review. Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
It established the principle of judicial review. Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
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Which political party was founded by Thomas Jefferson?
Which political party was founded by Thomas Jefferson?
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The Democratic-Republican Party. Opposed Federalist policies and supported states' rights.
The Democratic-Republican Party. Opposed Federalist policies and supported states' rights.
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What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?
What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798?
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To suppress dissent and limit immigration. Federalist attempt to silence Republican opposition.
To suppress dissent and limit immigration. Federalist attempt to silence Republican opposition.
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Which 1791 document established the first Bank of the United States?
Which 1791 document established the first Bank of the United States?
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The Bank Bill. Created central banking system for national finances.
The Bank Bill. Created central banking system for national finances.
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What was the outcome of the XYZ Affair?
What was the outcome of the XYZ Affair?
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Increased tension between the U.S. and France. French demands for bribes damaged diplomatic relations.
Increased tension between the U.S. and France. French demands for bribes damaged diplomatic relations.
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Which 1794 event was a protest against whiskey taxes?
Which 1794 event was a protest against whiskey taxes?
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The Whiskey Rebellion. Test of federal authority under the new Constitution.
The Whiskey Rebellion. Test of federal authority under the new Constitution.
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What principle did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions introduce?
What principle did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions introduce?
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The principle of nullification. States could declare federal laws unconstitutional.
The principle of nullification. States could declare federal laws unconstitutional.
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Which treaty in 1795 resolved territorial disputes with Spain?
Which treaty in 1795 resolved territorial disputes with Spain?
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Pinckney's Treaty. Secured navigation rights on Mississippi River.
Pinckney's Treaty. Secured navigation rights on Mississippi River.
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What did the Three-Fifths Compromise address?
What did the Three-Fifths Compromise address?
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Counting slaves for representation and taxation. Balanced northern and southern interests in representation.
Counting slaves for representation and taxation. Balanced northern and southern interests in representation.
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Identify the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Identify the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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The Bill of Rights. Protected individual liberties from federal government overreach.
The Bill of Rights. Protected individual liberties from federal government overreach.
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Which 1786-1787 uprising highlighted weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
Which 1786-1787 uprising highlighted weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
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Shays' Rebellion. Armed uprising revealed need for stronger national government.
Shays' Rebellion. Armed uprising revealed need for stronger national government.
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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson. Virginia delegate who championed Enlightenment ideals.
Thomas Jefferson. Virginia delegate who championed Enlightenment ideals.
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What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?
What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?
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To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Essays explaining benefits of the new Constitution.
To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Essays explaining benefits of the new Constitution.
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Which compromise during the Constitutional Convention addressed representation?
Which compromise during the Constitutional Convention addressed representation?
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The Great Compromise. Combined population and equal representation in Congress.
The Great Compromise. Combined population and equal representation in Congress.
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What was the main goal of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
What was the main goal of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
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To establish a process for admitting new states from the Northwest Territory. Created a template for westward expansion and statehood.
To establish a process for admitting new states from the Northwest Territory. Created a template for westward expansion and statehood.
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Identify the 1787 meeting that produced the U.S. Constitution.
Identify the 1787 meeting that produced the U.S. Constitution.
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The Constitutional Convention. Delegates created a stronger federal government structure.
The Constitutional Convention. Delegates created a stronger federal government structure.
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Which document, adopted in 1776, declared American independence from Britain?
Which document, adopted in 1776, declared American independence from Britain?
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The Declaration of Independence. Justified separation using Enlightenment principles of natural rights.
The Declaration of Independence. Justified separation using Enlightenment principles of natural rights.
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
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It ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence. Established U.S. borders and fishing rights.
It ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence. Established U.S. borders and fishing rights.
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Which 1781 battle effectively ended the Revolutionary War?
Which 1781 battle effectively ended the Revolutionary War?
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The Battle of Yorktown. British surrender led to American independence negotiations.
The Battle of Yorktown. British surrender led to American independence negotiations.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?
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A decisive American victory and a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Convinced France to enter the war as an American ally.
A decisive American victory and a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Convinced France to enter the war as an American ally.
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Which 1773 act led to the Boston Tea Party?
Which 1773 act led to the Boston Tea Party?
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The Tea Act. Gave British East India Company a monopoly, angering colonists.
The Tea Act. Gave British East India Company a monopoly, angering colonists.
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What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
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To address colonial grievances over British policies. Delegates met to coordinate colonial response to British policies.
To address colonial grievances over British policies. Delegates met to coordinate colonial response to British policies.
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What event marked the beginning of Period 3 in U.S. history?
What event marked the beginning of Period 3 in U.S. history?
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The French and Indian War (1754-1763). This war created debt that led to colonial taxation and resistance.
The French and Indian War (1754-1763). This war created debt that led to colonial taxation and resistance.
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Which 1765 act imposed a direct tax on the colonies for revenue?
Which 1765 act imposed a direct tax on the colonies for revenue?
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The Stamp Act. First direct tax on colonists, sparking widespread protests.
The Stamp Act. First direct tax on colonists, sparking widespread protests.
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