Early Republic
An example that becomes standard practice
A precedent
What product was first made using machines in factories?
Textiles
The right to vote is called --
suffrage
Who was the general that surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865 ending the Civil War?
Robert E. Lee
A term defined as "when citizens of a territory vote to allow or ban slavery."
Popular Sovereignty
A government's interaction in dealing with other countries or nations.
Foreign Policy
What are identical components that can be used in place of each other?
Interchangeable Parts
When a region cares more about its interests rather than the nation's interests, this is called --
sectionalism
Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, ending the Civil War?
Appomattox Court House, Virginia
Who becomes President after the death of Lincoln?
Andrew Johnson
Name the first five presidents in order
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe.
What is the movement from rural to urban areas called?
Urbanization
Powers that are held by the state governments rather than the national government are known as --
States Rights
Which 3-day battle was the turning point of the war for the Union army?
The Battle of Gettysburg
The __________________, adopted at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, was significant because it promoted the idea of equal rights for women
Declaration of Sentiments
The British Navy would capture American sailors and force them to join their military. Forced military service is called _________.
Impressment
________ lead to many injuries in factory work during this time
Unsafe working conditions
Indian Territory was established for the Indians who had been removed from their homelands. It is now known as the state of --
Oklahoma
Which Civil War battle was the deadliest single day of fighting in the war and led to a Union victory as Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia had to retreat? This battle also marked the first time that the Southern army had invaded the North
Battle of Antietam
_________________ was an important leader in education reform.
Horace Mann
The president appointed a group of advisors to help do his job, what is this called?
Cabinet
Mass production led to:
goods became less expensive
The ______________ was passed to avoid conflict between Natives and white settlers
Indian Removal Act
What was the capital of the Confederacy?
Richmond, VA
Which Court Decision re-opened the discussion of slavery in the new territories?
Dred Scott Decision