AOC & Constitution
What is the purpose of the AOC?
To establish a government law/rules
What land did the U.S. buy from France?
Louisiana Territory
Why did people want to settle in NA land?
To expand West, for farming crops like cotton
What was the Industrial Revolution?
Transition to new manufacturing processes- machinery & new technology & inventions
Provide the viewpoint/beliefs of Federalist and Anti-Federalist. How do they differ?
Federalist-Wanted a centralized gov't (Strong federal gov't)
Anti-Federalist-States to have more power than federal gov't. Anti-Federalist wanted the Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution because they wanted individual rights protected and to prevent the federal gov't from having too much power
Who were Lewis and Clark?
Lewis and Clark were hired to go on an expedition to explore the new Louisiana territory. The purpose was to find a water way that connected to the Pacific Ocean & discover what is on the land. Sacagawea helped them.
What President supported the passing of the Indian Removal Act?
Jackson
The Industrial Revolution caused people to move from __________ to ___________ areas.
Rural to Urban
Why did the AOC fail?
AOC failed because it gave the federal government too little power (federal gov't=weak). Federal gov't could not collect taxes.
Gave more power to the states because they were afraid of the federal government having too much power because of GB. Wanted citizens have more power.
Explain the historical circumstances of the Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. brought the Louisiana territory from France. The U.S. wanted the New Orleans Port to give access to trade and France offered them all their land in addition the port.
What did the Indian Removal Act do?
This Act forced NA to relocate.
What are the effects of the Industrial Revolution
Transportation is invented to get people & trade faster and cheaper. More people move to urban areas. Moving from agriculture to factories/machines.
How does the Constitution increase the power of the federal government?
Federal government has the ability to tax
To enforce laws
Has the power to create laws
How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Purchase?
How much did Jefferson originally authorize to spend?
$15 million
$10 million
What was the journey like for NA when they were forced to relocate under the Indian Removal Act?
Scary, difficult, tiring. 1 in 4 Cherokee died. They had to leave everything behind and were forced to walk hundreds of miles.
What is the purpose of the Erie canal?
A water way connecting the Hudson River to the Great Lakes for faster & cheaper trade/travel