War of 1812 and Abolitionism
-Cause of US involvement (what did the British do?)
The British restricted U.S trade and America’s aspiration for enlargement. They were assisting native Americans and arming them to rebel against Americans. Impressment.
What was the Spoils System and who was it created by?
created by Andrew Jackson rewarded people who voted for him (political loyalists) with government positions and removed the pre-existing government officials.
Which direction did America desire to expand towards and why?
America desired to expand west. Reasons: gold in California (gold rush), and more territory.
-Which region of the US did industry rapidly develop?
The north.
Compare the Southern vs. the Northern lifestyle:
South was mainly pro slavery and plantations. While the North was mainly antislavery and industrialization.
Who were the War Hawks and what did they want?
wanted war against Great Britain.
-Trail of Tears/Indian Removal Act was...
cold, and heartlessly forced the Natives to move to Oklahoma. Was created by Andrew Jackson.
What is Manifest Destiny?
the belief that God wants America to expand westward.
Which region was heavily supported by agriculture and slave labor?
The south.
-Impact of Tariffs on the north and south-
The south resented the president for imposing tariffs on them because they depended on the goods that were becoming more and more expensive to buy (due to tariffs). The North benefited more than the south because they depended mainly on industrialization and they could earn more money.
What were the outcomes of War on US America?
the star spangled banner was created, America gained an increase in American patriotism, power (world status), U.S manufacturing, the nation’s pride and popularity. For Andrew Jackson he became a war hero. It decreased the Native Americans' resistance to being removed.
-Nullification Crisis - how did the south feel about tariffs?
The south opposed the tariffs. Jackson imposed tariffs which angered the south because they depended on the goods which were now more expensive. South Carolina protested against this and tried to nullify federal laws like tariffs.
What is the Texas Annexation?
It was when Texas was admitted to the U.S.
What was the impact of the cotton gin?
It increased the desire for cotton and the ability to make clothes with more comfortable material for people to enjoy. This helped slave owners get more money from cotton faster.
What was the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri became a slave state and maine became a free state. This created the (36,30) line which divided the United states in half and created a border line for free and slave states. Any states north of Missouri were free.
What is Abolitionism?
The stance on not supporting slavery. Methods of slave resistance absenteeism, running away, armed revolts, and politics.
Which region was against the election of 1860?
The south.
What was the Bleeding Kansas act?
Bleeding Kansas was a result of that and was when southerners and northerners sped to Kansas to persuade their decision to either become a free or a slave state resulting in armed conflict.
-What was the immigrant experience like?
Immigrants often took factory jobs and the jobs that Americans didn't want to do. Also they usually gained less pay than the Americans.
What was the -Compromise of 1850?
New Mexico (which was below the line) and Utah chose to be free states, California became a free state. They chose to be free states. Included the fugitive slave act. Ended slave trade in Washington dc. Distributed balance between free and slave states.
Who was Fredrick Douglass?
An escaped African American who was an abolitionist and wrote about his experience in slavery which catalyzed other African Americans to write about theirs.
What was the impact of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860?
The news of his election led to 7 southern states very quickly to secede from the nation. The states seceded because they knew Abraham Lincoln wouldn’t allow slavery due to his moral standards but they really wanted slavery to be permitted. This was one of the final events that led to the civil war. The south mainly adhered and became the confederacy and the north became the union.
What was the Dredd Scott Case?
Occurred when the court was evaluating a case to determine if an African American man was free. The court said Congress did not have the right to usurp anyone of their commodities by prohibiting slavery. Which meant that even if slaves were taken into free states they wouldn’t be considered as free people.
What was the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Exposed slavery which inconviened the north and the south and deepened conflict between the two sides. mentioned the issues of the political, and economic arguments in favor or against slavery. Both Kansas and Nebraska become free states through popular sovereignty. This resulted in conflict non as the bleeding Kansas act.
What was the Fugitive Slave Act.
The fugitive slave act stated that any person accused of being a slave was forced back or into slavery.