Historical Johns
As a journalist, he coined the term "manifest destiny" in 1845, prompting support to head west and annex land. He later led an unsuccessful movement to end capital punishment and was an active supporter of the Confederate States of America.
John O'Sullivan
Although the first shots weren't fired until 1775, discontent leading this war started with the Proclamation of 1763, forbidding colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian mountains
Revolutionary War
William Lloyd Garrison wrote the Liberator, a weekly newspaper designed to promote this.
Abolition
He holds the title for "first impeached", which might be the only thing he's remembered for.
Andrew Johnson
This uprising was led by a Revolutionary War veteran angry about land being confiscated over state taxes. This underlined the real issue- which was the Articles of Confederation.
As longest serving chief justice of the Supreme Court, he helped establish judicial review in Marbury v Madison and legislative supremacy in McCulloch v Maryland.
John Marshall
It was the war to end slavery, but it also created West Virginia, made Thanksgiving a national holiday, and added three amendments to the US Constitution.
Civil War
Early antebellum reforms were kick started by this movement, which was religious revival among Methodists, Presbyterians, and Baptists.
The Second Great Awakening
Although it didn't happen during his term, this president was responsible for signing the Indian Removal Act into law. He also ignored the Supreme Court and killed the bank!
Andrew Jackson
The end of indentured servitude was the immediate consequence of this uprising. However the longterm consequences was an increased divide between black and white people and the increase in slavery.
Bacon's Rebellion
As the son of the second president of the United States, he battled (electorally) and won against Andrew Jackson through the dubiously named "corrupt bargain".
John Quincy Adams
This war had a Declaration too! However, beheading people on the guillotine had a different effect on the country and they ended the struggle with a dictator. "Viva le liberte!"
The French Revolution
Women met in this town in New York in 1848 and wrote the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments of Women. Their movement for suffrage, however, wouldn't be realized until after the war.
Seneca Falls
This president was conflicted with his belief in strictly following the Constitution and growing the country by making the Louisiana Purchase.
Thomas Jefferson
If there is one thing to learn about western Pennsylvanians, it is that their livelihood was tied up in this important spirit. Once taxed led to a rebellion among the farmers, causing President Washington sending in the federal troops.
Whiskey
Although he was fired by Andrew Jackson, this man still held influence as he wrote significant documents supporting states' rights, asserting that slavery was a "positive good".
John C Calhoun
Washington DC may have burned and the most famous battle was fought after the war ended, but the US turned an old British drinking song into the national anthem!
War of 1812
Reforms for these places started before the Civil War, but really took off after. Have you read about Andersonville?
prisons
Although he is best known as "Father of the Constitution", his presidency is overshadowed by the War of 1812.
James Madison
Although unsuccessful, John Brown's raid here, inspiring abolitionists and divided the country over slavery further.
Harpers Ferry
Known for inciting a slave rebellion Harpers Ferry and fighting in Bleeding Kansas, this John got his abolitionist roots from Ohio.
John Brown
55% of this country's territory was ceded to the United States under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ending the war, including present-day Utah, Colorado, Texas, and Arizona
Mexico
Horace Mann, who started the first school for teacher training, wrote "_______________ is the great equalizer".
Education
This term was used to describe the national mood during Monroe's presidency, mostly due to only having one political party- The Democratic-Republicans.
The Era of Good Feelings
This rebellion took place after the 7 Years' War against the British to prevent more settlers in the Ohio region. It worked- for awhile- because it led to the Proclamation of 1763.
Pontiac's Rebellion