Unit 1 & 2
System of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family
Patriarchal Society
Movement that stressed human reasoning and natural rights
The Enlightenment
Urged the states to nullify the Alien and Sedition Acts
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
This extensive system fed slaves from the Old South to states in the Cotton South
Inland System
Issued by Lincoln, this freed slaves only in states that were in open rebellion against the Union
The Emancipation Proclamation
Colonies export raw materials to mother country - mother country manufactures into finished product
Mercantilism
Significant result of the French and Indian War that made colonists extremely angry, preventing them from moving West
Proclamation Line of 1763
A concept that stresses a Mother's involvement in the raising of her children to be good patriotic citizens
Legislation that called for California's admittance to the Union as a free state, popular sovereignty in the Mexican Cession, and a more strict fugitive slave law
Compromise of 1850
This war was fought largely over the annexation of Texas, and led to more conflict over the issue of slavery
Mexican - American War
Resulted in a movement towards slave labor rather than indentured servitude. Highlighted tensions between rich and poor, East and West
Bacon's Rebellion
Britain's debt significantly increased after this conflict, prompting them to increase colonial taxes
French & Indian War
Market Revolution
During the Civil War, the South used this as a diplomatic weapon, hoping it would ensure a European alliance
King Cotton
This was the result of the enactment of the "tariff of abominations" which drastically increased tariffs in 1828
Nullification Crisis
Policy by which England largely allowed to colonies to govern themselves as long as they were profitable.
Salutary Neglect
Treaty of Alliance
Proposed by Henry Clay, called for internal improvement, increased tariffs, and the creation of a national bank
American System
Driven by discussions over westward expansion, slavery, and the annexation of Texas. Marked a decisive moment in shaping the United States' future territorial growth and sectional tensions.
Election of 1844
This treaty signed with Great Britain was largely viewed as a failure, as it did not guarantee the safety of our commerce on the seas
Jay's Treaty
Combined Massachusetts with the rest of New England, and later New Jersey and later New York in an attempt to strengthen royal control in America
Dominion of New England
Group that was weary of ratification of the Constitution, fearing it would allow for the creation of an oppressive government
Anti-federalists
William Lloyd Garrison
This led to a cycle of constant poverty and debt for many former slaves in the South
Sharecropping
Which European colonizing power largely focused on fur trading, and typically had better relations with Native Americans
The French