Resources to Understand Lesson
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BREAKDOWN OF THE MIDTERM
- 75 Multiple Choice Question (Vocab included) 1 point each
- 5 Short Answer 5 points each
- 1 Bonus Question worth 5 points
GOOD LUCK STUDYING!!!
Ch. 1:
Chinese men did not come to the US in the mid-1800s to have freedom of religion...instead it was all about getting work.
American culture is BEST compared to a mosaic because we keep our unique heritage and yet build an American portrait.
Exclusion laws were directed against immigrants from Asia
Ch. 2:
Family, religion, education, the economy and the government are all social institutions.
Know the difference between rules, values and beliefs.
Cornerstone of our economic system: freedom
Ch. 3:
Duties of American include what.
True of All American Citizens: They owe allegiance to the U.S.
A fair trial includes: a jury of peers, witnesses and beyond a reasonable doubt.
Abe Lincoln said : "of the people, by the people, (and) for the people"
To apply for the U.S. Citizenships, an applicant must be able to read, write and speak English
Under the rule of law, officials must base their decisions on the law
If you're under 18 you can stuff envelopes with information to send to voters.
Ch. 4:
The Magna Carta listed rights of individuals that even an monarch could not take away.
Declaration of Independence begins: "When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people..."
To the American colonists, religious freedom generally meant people could choose among different Christian churches.
The Articles of Confederation gave Congress the following except the power to tax.
Shays' Rebellion: Massachusetts had raised property taxes until citizens couldn't afford to pay
John Locke: Protect the rights to life, liberty and property or NATURAL RIGHTS.
Monstesquieu: division of power between separate branches of government
Slaves could not vote at all during colonial times...only white men who owned land.
Republic: elected officials make the laws
Direct democracy: citizens make the laws themselves
legislature: group of people chosen to make laws
Virginia Hose of Burgesses: have an opinion about whether the governor could tax citizens
First Continental Congress: convince the English government to respect colonists' rights.
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