Praxis 5901 New Exam With Questions And
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Why Spain, France and England colonized North America- to facilitate their trading
with the Native Americans. There had already existed French trading outposts in North
America-as a means of acquiring furs and other exportable commodities.
Causes of the American Revolution - ANSWER colonial opposition to British attempts to
impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its
defense of them during the French and Indian War
major events of westward expansion - ANSWER Louisiana Purchase, manifest destiny,
California gold rush
Trail of Tears-ANSWER Forced by the Indian removal policy of Andrew Jackson from
their lands east of the Mississippi to a territory in what is now Oklahoma, the unhappy
Cherokee made the trek between 1838 and 1839.
Progressive Movement - ANSWER a period of widespread social activism and political
reform across the United States that took place in the 1890s to the 1920s. The primary
focuses of it were issues brought about by industrialization, urbanization, immigration,
and political corruption.
Industrial Revolution - ANSWER he transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe
and the United States, in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and
1840.
americas role in WW1 - ANSWER The United States under President Woodrow Wilson
was neutral until 1917 and then entered on behalf of the Allied powers-the United
Kingdom, France, and Russia.
, Americas role in WW2-ANSWER the United States was supplying its allies in Great
Britain and the Soviet Union with desperately needed supplies. Many Americans
volunteered to defend the country from enemy bombing or invasion.
Purpose of local government- ANSWER One is the administrative purpose of supplying
goods and services; the other one is to represent and involve the citizens in finding out
what are the specific local public needs and how those local needs can be met.
purpose of federal government- ANSWER To regulate interstate and foreign commerce,
to declare war and to set taxing, spending and other national policies.
Legislative Branch - ANSWER the branch of government that makes the laws
Executive Branch - ANSWER the branch of government that carries out laws
Judicial Branch - ANSWER the branch of government that interprets laws
Purpose of the Declaration of Independence - ANSWER to explain to foreign nations why
the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain
Bill of Rights - ANSWER First 10 amendments to the Constitution
Third Amendment - ANSWER The government may not house soldiers in private homes
without consent of the owner
Fourth Amendment - ANSWER The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
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