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what was the era of good feelings
an era of peace and economic prosperity after the war of 1812. monroe pres
Explain the Fugitive Slave Act.
Law making the return of runaway slaves to their owners mandatory
what were some of the policies of the Republicans in the north
lincoln nominee - anti slavery.
What is Total War & how did it impact the Civil War?
destroying all military and civilian assets/property. North destroys the southern infrastructure and land - wins Civil War
Why was Andrew Jackson called Old Hickory & what was his involvement in the War of 1812?
Common man & tough army General. Won Battle of New Orleans & became national hero.
how did Jeff impact size of us
by luisiana ppurchase
what was importance of the war of 1812
showed America had sense of nationalism and stronger military set borders with canada.
what was the johns browns raid
raid o fed arsenal in harper ferry tried to free slaves and start revolt.
What is Total War & how did it impact the Civil War?
destroying all military and civilian assets/property. North destroys the southern infrastructure and land - wins Civil War
What were the sectional views of the National Bank of the US?
North- in favor of
South- against
West - mixed
what was MANIFEST destiny
belif that us was destined by God to expand coast to coast
what is judicial review and why important
gave sc the right to examine declare laws/decisions contitutional
what was the compromise of 1850
set of laws regulating slavery = including popular sovereignty in territory- california-free state
What were some of the reasons the North won the Civil War?
Control of most of the country’s railroads and use of telegraph. More manufacturing of weapons and larger army/population
Who was Dred Scott and what was the Dred Scott decision be specific
Former Slave - sued in Supreme Court for his freedom- Lost case. Result= slaves are property and not citizens no matter where they are
what invention lead to expansion of slavery.
cotton gin.
why did the south totally depend on slavery.?
economy totally relied on slave labor and plantations systems
why is emacipation proclomation so important
freed slaves In rebel territory.
What is sectionalism & how did it contribute to the start of the Civil War?
loyalty to your section of the US. Slavery main issue. Led to the division between north and south
What were the advantages of the North and South during the Civil War?(be specific)
North -Control of most of the country’s railroads and use of telegraph. More manufacturing of weapons and larger army/population
South - Better Generals, fighting on own land
what was trail of tearss
forced march of natives across country 25% died
why was civil was so deadly
because new technology of guns and bullets combined with outdated strategies.
How was the Louisiana Territory explored?
Lewis, Clark & Sacagawea
What is the importance of the Abolitionist movement?
people stood up against slavery for moral reasons. pushed for the abolishment of slavery - helped start push for women's rights
What was the Mexican American War? How did Manifest Destiny contribute to the war? be extra specific. word by word.
American territory in Texas and Southwest US was disputed. Texas revolts with American help & wins independence. Border disputes lead to Mexican American War. Remember the Alamo. US gets territory that becomes the SW USA