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What is judicial review?
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It is the power of the Supreme Court to say if a law is constitutional.
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Who served as the first President of the United States starting in the year 1789?
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George Washington took office as the nation's first chief executive in 1789.
3
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What was the significance of the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania?
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The Whiskey Rebellion was a revolt by farmers against a federal tax.
4
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From which country did the United States acquire the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
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The United States acquired the Louisiana Purchase from France for $15 million.
5
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What restriction was established by the Embargo Act of 1807?
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The Embargo Act banned all American exports to foreign nations.
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From which nation did the United States acquire the Florida Cession in 1819?
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The Florida Cession was acquired from Spain.
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What geographic restriction was established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820 regarding slavery?
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The Missouri Compromise allowed new states below Missouri to have slavery.
8
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In what year was Texas annexed by the United States?
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Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845.
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What was the purpose of the 1846 Oregon Treaty?
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The Oregon Treaty set the border between the U.S. and British territory.
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Which treaty led to the U.S. obtaining the Mexican Cession in 1848?
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The Mexican Cession was obtained following the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
11
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What was the primary intent of the 1853 Gadsden Purchase?
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The Gadsden Purchase was intended for a southern transcontinental railroad route.
12
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Which two key Union victories occurred in July 1863?
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The key Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg occurred in July 1863.
13
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On what specific date and at what location was President Abraham Lincoln shot?
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President Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, at Ford’s Theatre.
14
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What was the outcome of the ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865?
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The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
15
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What protection was guaranteed by the ratification of the 15th Amendment in 1870?
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The 15th Amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of race.
16
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Define the principle of Judicial Review as established in Marbury v. Madison.
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Judicial Review is the principle that the Supreme Court can strike down laws it deems unconstitutional.
17
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What is the concept of Nullification as introduced in the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
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Nullification is the idea that states have the right to void federal laws they consider unconstitutional.
18
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Define the policy of Popular Sovereignty established by the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854.
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Popular Sovereignty allowed residents of new states to vote on whether to allow slavery.
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What is the definition of Secession in the context of U.S. history?
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Secession is the formal act of a state leaving the United States.
20
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Who was the first U.S. President to be impeached, and in what year did this occur?
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Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached in 1868.
21
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What is the 'Two-Term Precedent' and which amendment later codified it?
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The Two-Term Precedent is the tradition that a president should serve a maximum of two terms, later codified by the 22nd Amendment.
22
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In the context of the Underground Railroad, what was the role of a Conductor?
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A Conductor was a person who guided enslaved people to freedom.
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What was a 'Station' on the Underground Railroad?
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A Station was a safe house or hiding place for those escaping slavery.
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Who was the 'Patroller' in the Underground Railroad system?
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A Patroller was a person who hunted and captured escaped enslaved people.
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Which famous figure was nicknamed 'Moses' and how many missions did she lead on the Underground Railroad?
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Harriet Tubman was nicknamed 'Moses' and she led approximately 13 missions to guide others to freedom.
26
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Who served as George Washington's Secretary of the Treasury?
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Alexander Hamilton served as Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury.
27
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Identify John Adams' significant role in early American political parties.
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John Adams was the first Federalist president.
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Which roles did Thomas Jefferson hold in the early U.S. government?
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Thomas Jefferson was Washington’s Secretary of State and the first Democratic-Republican president.
29
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Who was the Chief Justice responsible for the Marbury v. Madison decision?
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John Marshall was the Chief Justice who decided Marbury v. Madison.
30
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What Reconstruction plan was proposed by President Abraham Lincoln?
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Abraham Lincoln proposed the 10% Plan for Reconstruction.