1812 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BIOL 2200 Exam 1 Latest Update Graded A+ Aristotle, a philosopher Pre-300 BCE -described species as fixed -Scale of nature: arranges species in order of lowest to highest complexity -linear hierarchy Hutton, a geologist 1795 -proposed gradualism -change is a slow but continuous process Thomas Robert Malthus, an economist 1798 -published "Essay on the Principle of Population'" -Human population growth is limited by resources; At some point we will reach carrying capac...

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...

Adams-Onis Treaty (1819) CORRECT ANSWER This was also know as the Florida Purchase Treaty and the Transcontinental Treaty. Under its terms, the US paid Spain $5 million for Florida, Spain recognized America's claims to the Oregon Country, and the US surrendered its claim to northern Mexico (Texas). American System CORRECT ANSWER This was a set of proposals by Henry Clay that called for a national bank, protective tariffs, and internal improvements. Their goal was American economic self-suffi...

Where is Machu Picchu located? - CORRECT ANSWER-Peru In what mountain range can Mount Everest be found? - CORRECT ANSWER-Himalayas What was the final battle of the Revolutionary War? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Battle of Yorktown What was the battle that ended the War of 1812? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Treaty of Ghent What is an example of perceptual location? - CORRECT ANSWER-The south What is the absolute location? - CORRECT ANSWER-Longitude and latitude Who invented terrace farming? - CORRECT AN...

What: Collection of essays by Madison, Hamilton, Jay in support of the constitution Date: 1780s Significance: The essays are regarded as among the most important American contribution to political thought - Answer-Identification: Federalist Papers What: Violent protest by Pennsylvania farmers against the federal tax on Whiskey Date: 1790s Significance: Washington shut down this protest, it was the only time the president has actually commanded an army in the field. - Answer-Identification...

TFS - Constitution and New Nation Latest Update 100% Pass Precedents Acts or statements that become examples for others to follow. Washington set many, including the two-term limit and the establishment of the Cabinet. Cabinet Group of advisors appointed to help the President run the nation. Tariff Tax on goods imported from other countries. Alexander Hamilton A leading Federalist who served as Washington's Secretary of the Treasury and proposed the establishment of the first B...

Following Washington's presidency, which two political parties emerged? - ANSWER-Democratic-Republican and Federalist Which of the following key issues of the late 1700s did not result in the creation of the first two political parties in history? - ANSWER-Annexation of Texas Which of the following is the best title for the list? -Belief in strong national government -Led by John Adams and Hamilton -Supported by bankers and business interests in northeast -Wanted to develop commercial...

Popular Sovereignty - Answer- A belief that ultimate power resides in the people. The Louisiana Purchase - Answer- 1803 purchase of the Louisiana territory from France. Made by Jefferson, this doubled the size of the US. 15 Million The War of 1812 - Answer- A war () between the United States and England which was trying to interfere with American trade with France. Cotton Gin - Answer- A machine for cleaning the seeds from cotton fibers, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 Manifest Desti...

APUSH Multiple Choice Chapter 12 Test Questions.603. All of the following were true of the American regular army on the eve of the War of 1812 except A) they were ill-trained and ill-disciplined. B) they were widely scattered. C) their numbers were large enough that they did not have to rely on the militia. D) most of the generals were leftovers from the Revolutionary War and lacked vigor and vision. E) there was no burning national anger to unite them. C 604. When the United States ente...

Basic Professional Military Education (Enlisted) - Block 2 - Navy History and Heritage (NWC-EPME-BASIC-B2-V5). Exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED. What major events led to the establishment of the Navy and the Department of the Navy? - - Barbary corsair attacks on American merchant ships and French seizures of American merchant ships What were two of the greatest contributions Thomas Truxton made to the Navy? - -Produced the most notable victories during the Quasi-War with France ...