History Flashcards
(31 cards)
Rhode Island- Church & State
Separation of powers
What are the Romans known for?
Lawyers and Engineers
What are the Greeks known for?
Poetry/art, philosophy, math, democracy
Reason for the Mexican War in 1846?
Manifest DESTINY!!!
-James K Polk sent troops into disputed Rio Grande River and Nueces River
Rhode Island colony playing a role in government
Self-government
Development of/after Mexican War in 1845
US annexation of Texas
Why was Spain in Alta, California?
To spread Christianity through Missions
Most environmental damage in CA in 18th century?
Livestock
What did Cesar Chaves struggle with?
Fighting for CA labor laws (Union Labor Act)
What was the development of/after Mexican War of 1812?
Slavery
Slaves fighting for their rights
US constitution vs CA constitution
Cal constitution
12 year term for supreme court justices
Prohibited by US constitution from making treaties and creating post offices, coin money, subvert national currency, states cannot make tariffs
US constitution
Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life
51% majority is necessary to raise taxes.
No term limits in congress
Both
Governor and president of US are limited to two terms in office
California Constitution
What were the Egyptians pyramids built for?
Eternal life
Mesoamerica what they were known for? (AKA pre-colombian, Mayan)
Domestication of animals
Why assembly line was created
More manufactured goods
Anti-federalist against constitution
Central government too much power
Why did population increase in CA in the mid 19th century?
Gold rush
What is Federalism?
Federalism is a compromise of power between the federal government and state governments.
Greek culture
Athens was characterized by the arts and trade.
Sparta was characterized by its warring culture.
Athenians wrote plays, sold goods, talked about philosophy, and were wealthy.
Spartans lived for war - boys became soldiers, and girls exercised to be strong enough to produce strong offspring.
The Greek playwright wrote tragedies and comedies. Their plays usually consisted of dialogue mixed with chorus singing or chanting.
The Greeks worshipped a family of gods and goddesses led by Zeus and Hera, the king and queen of the gods. Gods ruled different areas of life, like war (Ares), love (Aphrodite, and the sea (Poseidon).
The Greeks believed that the most powerful gods formed a family called Olympians.
Question about MesoAmerica and ancient staple
maize squash and beans
What rights did freed slaves want during reconstruction?
Voting rights
Reasons slaves were brought to west
Sugar cane plantations
Which quote represents federalism?
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the constitution, nor the prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.”
Sumerians and Greek Similarities
City states
Who had the power to abolish slavery?
Congress
