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04/27/2013

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  How did President Monroe react to European interest in the Americas?
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He issued the Monroe Doctrine  
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What best describes the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
Definition
To protect American lands from Europeans
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In what way was Andrew Jackson different from the previous six Presidents?
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He was the son of a poor pioneer family
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What did Jackson's political party encourage?
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"common people" to vote
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What happened as settlers began to claim Indian lands in the Southwest?
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Indian Removal Act was passed
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What was an effect of the Indian Removal Act?
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Many indians were forced off their land
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How were tools, cloth, and most other goods made before the Industrial Revolution?
Definition
by hand
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What effect did the Industrial Revolution have on the supply of goods?
Definition
more goods were made
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List three things that increased crop production.
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mechanical reaper, cotton gin, and more slaves
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What effect did new machines have on Americans ?
Definition
goods were produced more quickly and cheaply
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List three ways to transport manufactured goods to markets on the western frontier?
Definition
road,  boat, and railroad
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What advanced in technology improved land travel?
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railroads
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What best describes the Second Great Awakening?
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revival of religious movements
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Who were the reformers that moved to end slavery?
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abolitionists
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What are three ways abolitionists spread the word?
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preaching, speaches, and newspapers
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What was the goal of the women's rights movements?
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equality
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What were three focuses of reform during the 1850's?
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slavery, prisons, and education
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