Explain the phrase “manifest destiny”. Why did Mexico oppose American expansion? Why were they unsuccessful in the Mexican-American War – politically, militarily, and financially?
Describe the plans for Reconstruction, Andrew Johnson, and Congress. What was the goal of each plan? How did each plan propose to accomplish its goal?
What problems did blacks face in the south after emancipation? What attempts did the government make to solve these problems?
What caused the Civil War from a political and economic standpoint? What were the Northern advantages and was it inevitable the Union would win?
Explain the issues that led to the Compromise of 1850 and show how the Compromise was fashioned and passed.
What were the reasons for American expansionism at the turn of the twentieth century? What justifications did Americans offer for expansionism?