10 Percent Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-Proposed by Lincoln in 1863 to reconstruct the
South.
13thAmendment - CORRECT ANSWER-1865 abolished slavery in all
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United States. Major achievement of the Civil War
14th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-1868 defined citizens legally.
15th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWER-1870 forbade the states and federal
government to deny any citizen suffrage based on "race, color, or previous condition of
servitude." Major achievement of reconstruction as allowed blacks to vote.
Adams, John - CORRECT ANSWER-Second president of United States—made peace
with France before he left office—appointed midnight judges—alienated his Federalist
party—passed Alien and Sedition Acts.
Adams-Onis Treaty - CORRECT ANSWER-Also called the Transcontinental Treaty was
ratified in 1819 with the Spanish. America gave up all claims to Texas; Spanish give up
claims to Oregon and cede Florida to US.
Adams, Samuel - CORRECT ANSWER-Major colonial leader in Boston. Organized
Sons of Liberty and Committees of Correspondence. One of the radicals pushing for
Independence early on.
Albany Plan of Union: - CORRECT ANSWER-: 1754 a conference of colonial leaders
who met in Albany to negotiate a treaty with the Iroquois and talked about forming a
defense league against Indians in general would form "one general government" to rule
the colonies.
Alien and Sedition Acts - CORRECT ANSWER-Passed in 1798: Alien act placed new
obstacles in the way of foreigners who wished to become citizens and it strengthened
the president's hand in dealing with Aliens. The Sedition Act allowed the government to
prosecute those who engaged in "sedition" against the government.
American Anti-Slavery Society - CORRECT ANSWER-abolitionist group founded by
William Garrison in 1833 with a quarter-million members.
Anthony, Susan B. - CORRECT ANSWER-Member of the women's rights
movement and the Seneca Falls Convention. - founded the National Woman's
Loyal League in 1863 and worked simultaneously for the abolition of slavery and
women's suffrage,
Antietam - CORRECT ANSWER-(1862) bloodiest battle of the Civil War.
Antifederalism: - CORRECT ANSWER-People in this group opposed the Constitution
because it placed obstacles between the people and the exercise of power, wanted a
Bill of Rights.
Anti-Masons - CORRECT ANSWER-opposed Andrew Jackson, a Mason and drew
much of their support from evangelical Protestants.
Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER-1777, provided for a national gov't
structure similar to the one in operation. Not ratified until 1781. No separate executive,
each state would have a single vote in Congress all thirteen would have to approve
Articles before they could be ratified or amended
Aztecs - CORRECT ANSWER-Native American empire that controlled present-day
Mexico until 1521, when they were conquered by Spanish Hernan Cortes.
Bacon's Rebellion - CORRECT ANSWER-1676 in Virginia, disgruntled group eventually
burns Jamestown. Showed danger of newly freed servants or indentured servants, and
unrest in Virginia.
Battle of Horseshoe Bend - CORRECT ANSWER-Battle during War of 1812 where
Creeks were defeated—ended serious resistance to US in the current Southeast area.
Only resistance remains in Florida.
Battle of New Orleans - CORRECT ANSWER-January 1815. Resounding victory of
American forces against the British, restoring American confidence and fueling an
outpouring of nationalism. Final battle of the war of 1812.
Battle of Saratoga - CORRECT ANSWER-1777: First major military victory by colonists,
which convinced French in 1778 to form an alliance with US-giving us much need
manpower, weapons, ships, etc.
Battle of Yorktown - CORRECT ANSWER-Americans defeat British General Cornwallis
with the aid of the French. Ends the American Revolution.
Beecher, Catherine; - CORRECT ANSWER-Member of the women's rights movement
and the Seneca Falls Convention. Created women's educational schools
Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER-the most major concern of the Antifederalists. The [Show Less]