Early American History
This document lists the grievances that colonists had with England and the decision to break free
Declaration of Independance
This state was originally belonging to Mexico, until it revolted. It was an independent country for 10 years until it was annexed into the United States
Texas
1. Members of this political party lived primarily in the North
2. Members of this political party lived primarily in the South
1. Republican Party
2. Democratic Party
What was the cause of the Civil War?
States rights over Slavery
What is Historical Contextualization?
information about the period, the place, and the events that created, influenced, or formed the background of another event
This pamphlet helped to convince Colonists to declare independance from England
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
This land was bought from France and doubled the size of the United States
Louisiana Purchase (1803)
White male settlers in those territories could vote to determine whether slavery would exist in the area
Popular sovereignty
What was the final straw that led to the South seceding from the country?
Election of Lincoln in 1860
What 2 things did Washington warn the country about and what was the name of his speech?
- Political Parties, Alliances
- Farewell Address
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To gain public support for the ratification/approval of the Constitution.
United States was destined by God to take over the entirety of North America
Manifest Destiny
This court case declared that the U.S. Constitution did not extend American citizenship to people of black African descent, and thus they could not enjoy the rights and privileges the Constitution
What were two advantages that the Union had over the Confederacy during the Civil War?
Manufacturing, Factories, Transportation (Railroads), Food, Farm Land, Population, Soldiers, More States
Speech that warned European countries to stay out of the Western Hemisphere
Monroe Doctrine
What are two specific examples of Colonial boycotts towards British taxes?
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Tar/Feather Tax Collector
1. Law that forced Native Americans off their land
2. The path they took on their journey
1. Indian Removal Act
2. Trail of Tears
States below the 36 30 parallel will be a slave state and states above it will be a free state. Whenever a new state is added, there must be one free and one slave state.
Missouri Compromise (1820)
Declared that all slaves in the southern states will be free if they escape to the north and fight in the union army
Emancipation Proclamation
Meeting where Women argued for equal rights such as voting
Compare the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution
Articles: Strong state gov, weak Fed gov.
Constitution: Strong Fed gov, weak State gov.
This event led to the acquisition of states such as California, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah
Mexican American War (1846-1848)
created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska and had the effect of repealing the Missouri Compromise of 1820
Kansas Nebraska Act
What were each of the following Amendments?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
- Abolished Slavery
- Equal Citizenships and protection under law
- All Men can vote, specifically Black men
Revolution of new ideas and technology that improved farming and access to goods. Includes the use of Railroads, Erie Canal, Cotton Gin, etc.
Market Revolution