American destiny Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

John Tyler - ️️elected Vice President and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died , President responsible for annexation of Mexico after receiving mandate from Polk, opposed many parts of the Whig program for economic recovery James Polk - ️️11th President of the United States, Election of 1844, believed in "Manifest Destiny", invited Texas to be 28th State, called "Young Hickory" Caroline and Creole Incidents - ️️Caroline was a ship that was raide...

John Tyler - ️️elected Vice President and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died , President responsible for annexation of Mexico after receiving mandate from Polk, opposed many parts of the Whig program for economic recovery James Polk - ️️11th President of the United States, Election of 1844, believed in "Manifest Destiny", invited Texas to be 28th State, called "Young Hickory" Caroline and Creole Incidents - ️️Caroline was a ship that was raide...

Marco Polo - Merchant and Traveler Latitude - the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of a celestial object north or south of the celestial equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes -lines side to side Longitude - the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes. -lines Up and Down Absolute Location - exactly whe...

Define Isolationism & Internationalism. correct answers Isolationism - the policy adopted by the US at certain times with the intention of remaining neutral from all external affairs in order to maintain the peace. Internationalism - the act of playing an active role in international affairs and forming alliances in due course. What was Washington's Advice for AFP? correct answers Washington advised that the US adopt an isolationist view and keep out of international affairs - especially...

AFP EXAM I REVIEW 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What was America's foreign policy following its independence (1776)? - correct answer They had 2 goals, trade and political independence from other countries. Also to remain neutral to support trading relationships and avoid conflicts. Foreign policy ought to promote their goals of freedom. What factors led to the War of 1812? Who was the war fought against? What was the result of the war for America? - correct answer Territorial disputes...

As a result of the Adams-Onís Treaty, the United States gained which territory from Spain? - Florida The Long Expedition established a short-lived republic in Texas known as ________. - the Republic of Texas For what purposes did Thomas Jefferson send Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory? What did he want them to accomplish? - Jefferson wanted Lewis and Clark to find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean, strengthen U.S. claims to the Pacific Northwest by reaching it throu...

Which group of people worked well with Native Americans? a. the English b. the French c. the Germans d. the Chinese : b. the French Which of the following was NOT a New England colony? a. Connecticut b. Massachusetts Bay c. Rhode Island d. Maryland : d. Maryland Which TWO of the following were NOT New England colonies? a. Maine b. Vermont c. Connecticut d. Rhode Island : a. Maine & b. Vermont New York is a ___________________ colony. a. New England 2 | P a g e b. Middle c....

What resulted from the conflict created by the Tariff of 1828? Ans: John C. Calhoun led South Carolina in what became known as the "Nullification Crisis." The creation of the Second National Bank of the United States was instrumental in limiting the power of Ans: state banks · The Second Bank of the United States expires · Expansion of Suffrage · Manifest Destiny · Spoils System All of these are MOST associated with which era of U.S. History? Ans: Jacksonian Democracy People ...

AFP EXAM 1 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Why is America unique? - correct answer Ahistoricism- US almost always wins, no historic rivalries until the Cold War, and a general disdain for power politics until 9/11 Three Perspectives on Foreign Relations - correct answer Historical and global power context; the government and policymaking process; society and domestic politics; additionally, individual decision-making Quick history: independence - correct answer Win independence, initia...

CLEP TEST AMERICAN HISTORY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. RATED A+ Noah Webster, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and James Fenimore Cooper were all significant as - - contributors to a more distinctly American literature. All of the following reflect the views of Americans expressed by Alexis de Tocqueville and other early nineteenth century European visitors EXCEPT - -Americans exhibited a strong sense of social deference. Besides mass production through the use of interchangeable parts, Eli W...