Vocab
the canal that runs from Albany to Buffalo, New York; completed in 1825
Erie Canal
an agreement proposed by Henry Clay that allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine to enter as a free state and outlawed slavery in any territories or states north of 36°30´ latitude
Missouri Compromise
American painter who specialized in painting scenes of everyday life in the West.
George Bingham
Early American satirical writer, he was the first American writer to gain international acclaim. His works include “Rip Van Winkle”
Washington Irving
How old is the Erie Canal?
Over 200 years old
Over 250 years old
100 years old
175 years old
1 or A
a period of peace, pride, and progress for the United States from 1815 to 1825
Era of Good Feelings
a devotion to the interests of one geographic region over the interests of the country as a whole
Sectionalism
Well-known early American novelist, he wrote The Last of the Mohicans and many stories about the West.
James Cooper
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?
To maintain the balance of free and slave states
To encourage the growth of slavery
To end slavery gradually
To ban the slave trade
1 or A
Why did some American buildings of the period reflect ancient Greek and Roman styles?
Building materials used by the ancient Greeks and Romans were found easily in the United States
The ancient Greeks and Romans shared many of the same ideals as the United States
Columns used by the ancient Greeks and Romans were useful for the weather in the United States.
The ancient Greeks and Romans lived in places with similar geography as the United States.
2 or B
a group of American artists in the mid-1800s whose paintings focused on the American landscape
Hudson River School
President James Monroe’s statement forbidding further colonization in the Americas and declaring that any attempt by a foreign country to colonize would be considered an act of hostility
Monroe Doctrine
American politician from Kentucky, he was known as the Great Pacificator because of his support of the Missouri Compromise. He developed the Compromise of 1850 to try to avoid civil war.
Henry Clay
Why was President Monroe’s presidency known as the “Era of Good Feelings"?
President Monroe was elected unanimously in both of his elections.
The U.S. government reduced taxes, and people saved more money.
The U.S. economy expanded, and people felt great pride in the country.
President Monroe was responsible for resolving many overseas conflicts.
3 or C
Why was the Erie Canal built?
answers will vary
a sense of pride and devotion to a nation
nationalism
Henry Clay's plan for raising tariffs to pay for internal improvements such as better roads and canals
American System
South American revolutionary leader who was nicknamed the Liberator, he fought many battles for independence, winning the support of many U.S. leaders.
Simon Bolívar
What was the most frequent subject of Hudson River school artists?
Birds of America
Settlers on the frontier
Landscapes in America
Portraits of historical figures
3 or C
Two interesting facts about the Erie Canal
answers will vary
the first federal road project, construction of which began in 1815; ran from Cumberland, Maryland, to present-day Wheeling, West Virginia
Cumberland Road
Son of President John Adams and the secretary of state to James Monroe, he largely formulated the Monroe Doctrine. He was the sixth president of the United States.
John Quincy Adams
American painter, he was the founder of the Hudson River school
Thomas Cole
What were the main parts of the Missouri Compromise? Choose the THREE (3) correct answers.
Missouri would enter the Union as a slave state.
Slavery would not be allowed in any new territory or state north of 36°30’.
The slave trade would end after seventeen years.
Missouri would enter the Union as a free state.
Slavery would not be allowed in any new state admitted to the Union.
Maine would enter the Union as a free state.
1, 2, 6
How many days of school are left?
17