United States
Definition
The United States is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions located in North America.
Analogy
The United States can be thought of as a large orchestra, with each state representing a different instrument. While each has its own unique sound and role to play, they all work together to create a harmonious symphony.
Related terms
Constitution: The supreme law of the United States that outlines the nation's system of government and guarantees certain individual rights.
Federalism: A system where power is divided between national and state governments.
Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which protect citizens' basic rights and freedoms.
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Practice Questions (20+)
What event led to the establishment of the United States as a republic instead of a dictatorship?
What was the justification used by some individuals and groups in the United States to defend slavery?
What factors contributed to the growth of industrialization in the United States during Period 4?
What were some of the specific issues that contributed to sectional tensions over slavery in the United States?
In which conflict did the United States first assert its status as a world power?
Which political party was more aligned with the banking and commercial interests in the United States during the late 1700s?
What was a major cause of the rise of political parties in the United States during the early 19th century?
What technological innovation of the early 19th century greatly improved transportation and commerce in the United States?
What parallel events from two different eras influenced labor reform movements within the United States?
In what way did international events contribute to shaping domestic policies regarding race relations within the United States during the early republic era?
Which technological innovation significantly sped up communication across the United States during Period 4?
Which political concept became more controversial in the United States as a result of its victory in the Mexican-American War?
Who was elected as the president of the United States during the election of 1860?
Which legislation was enacted to provide citizenship and civil rights to all people born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves?
How might industrialization in the United States during the late 19th century look different if Thomas Edison hadn't invented the electric light bulb?
What was the major economic system that emerged in the United States during the late 19th century?
How did immigration influence the rise of industrial capitalism in late-19th century United States?
Which event significantly contributed to the development of the middle class in the United States during the 19th century?
What might have been an alternate outcome of the Industrial Revolution if labor unions had not formed in the United States?
What 19th-century invention greatly influenced the urbanization and industrial growth in the United States during Period 6?
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