Name:____________________ Ele:_____________ Date:_________________

U.S. History T1 Extra Credit Assignment

Due: Friday, Nov. 17
Instructions: Answer each question in complete sentences…(seriously, why do I still have to
right this?) YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ANSWER EVERY QUESTION. You may pick and choose which
ones to answer and attempt to receive points on.
1. (4-5 sentences) In your own words, and using your notes, explain why the War of 1812
happened. What effect did the result of the war have on American Culture? Would it go
on to influence any other events in U.S. History? (1 point)

2. (5-6 sentences) Name and explain 3 developments and their impacts from Henry Clay’s
American System. (1 point)

3. (3-4 sentences) What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise? What does this
show about division in the country? After the Missouri Compromise and Nat Turner’s
Rebellion, what is Congress’s stance on talking about slavery? (1 point)

4. (5-6 sentences) Explain how voting rights expanded between 1800 to 1848. In what ways
did women fight for suffrage? What did Women decide needed to be changed before
Women’s suffrage and why?

5. (4-5 sentences) Name and explain 3 reform movements that began in the U.S. between
1800 and 1848. What event during that time impacted the formation of these
movements?