Vocab
The period that refers to the pre-Civil War era of America.
The Antebellum Era of America
In what year was slavery abolsihed?
1864
How were African Americans determined if they were or weren't free?
By either being in the South or the North side.
The state of being bound by or subjected to some external power or control.
Bondage
Around what time did the Civil War of America occur?
Roughly from the late 18th century to 1865.
Who created the steamboat?
James Rumsey
The upswing in American cotton production.
Cotton Boom
What year was the Louisiana Purchase?
1803
What was characterized by the rise of abolition and the gradual polarization of the country?
The Antebellum Era of America.
How is evolution shown through the Northern Regions?
Evolution is shown through the Northern Regions as they evolved faster by abolishing slavery and becoming more free.
What year was the Missouri Compromise passed?
1820
True or False:Enslaved African Americans resisted using various different methods including; Destroying equipment.
True! African Americans resisted by destroying multiple working tools as a way to seem rebellious against their owners.
What was the Fugitive Slave Act?
An act which forced slaves to be returned to their owners if they were to run away, even if they were in a free state.
What year did Goerge Washington create the canal from Chesapeake Bay in the Ohio river?
Early time period of 1785.
Name at least 2 of the bills from the Compromise of 1850.
California is a free state, Established Government Utah and NM, Texas Boundary, Abolition of slave trade in D.C., Stricter Fugitive Slave Act.