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What were the warnings that George Washington gave in his farewell speech?
To not form a political party, no foreign relationships, be loyal to your country not your state, and you can only be president for two terms.
What is the importance of the Abolitionist movement?
To free slaves.
What was Manifest Destiny?
It was the sign from God to expand west.
What is sectionalism & how did it contribute to the start of the Civil War?
the US began to develop into different sections, each with its own sectional characteristics, social values, and political interest. It contributed to the start of the Civil War, because the United States weren’t really united.
What was the deadliest battle of the Civil War
The battle of gettysburg
What was John Brown’s Raid?
John Brown became a martyr in the North. This deepened anger between the North and the South.
What invention led to the expansion of slavery?
Cottongin
How did Manifest Destiny impact Native Americans?
It kicked them out of their homes, and they needed to move.
What were the advantages of the North and South during the Civil War?
The South had advantages, like they could use guns more efficiently, and most of the war revolved around their territory. The North had advantages like having a larger population, had better transportation and movement of weapons, and had factories to make them weapons.
What was the Trail of Tears?
thousands of creek Indians who refused to leave; under VanBuren 17,000 cherokees forcibly marched west (4,000 died)
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
He is the son of Moses Austin, and when his father died, he led a group of some 300 Americans into Texas.
Why did the South depend on Slavery?
They needed the slaves to do their labor, on their plantations.
What was the Missouri Compromise & why was it important?
The Missouri Compromise was preserved by the congressional balance of power by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. The accomplishment was that it kept a balance in power.
Why was the Civil War so deadly?
It was Americans killing Americans.
What is Judicial Review & why is it important
Judicial Review is when the Supreme Court now had power to end a law by declaring it unconstitutional
Why was Andrew Jackson called Old Hickory & what was his involvement in the War of 1812?
He showed true strength, determination, and willingness to help. His troops said he was “tuff as Old Hickory” wood. His involvement in the war was that he led the US forces into two major disputes, and his victories made him an American national hero
Explain the Fugitive Slave Act.
The Fugitive Slave Act was when all the citizens needed to capture slaves who escaped. It was also a crime if you helped them run away.
How did Jefferson impact the size of the United States
He bought the Louisiana Purchase.
What is Total War & how did it impact the Civil War?
Total war is when there are no laws, or rules. This impacted the Civil War, because it made it more violent to innocent citizens.
What is Nationalism?
Nationalism is a strong devotion to one's country or cultural group
Who was Dred Scott and what was the Dred Scott decision?
Dred Scott was the slave who got brought to the north then back to Missouri. When his owner died, he tried to get freedom by suing, but he couldn't.
What were the sectional views of the National Bank of the US?
North- Supported the National Bank
South- Opposed national bank because it gave too much power to the wealthy Northerners
West - opposed the national bank.
What was the importance of the War of 1812?
The importance of the War of 1812 was that U.S. war heroes increase American patriotism, War breaks the strength of Native Americans, Forces U.S. to manufacture goods previously imported, and the U.S. proves it can defend itself against the mightiest military power
What was the Compromise of 1850?
It was when California became a free state, New Mexico and Utah decided for themselves, and abolished slave selling in DC. This was accepted by congress.
What was the California Gold Rush?
It was for people who came to California in search of gold. They were called the “forty-niners.”