Unit 1 Column 1
"Revivalists took part in large public meetings, openly criticized the elites of society, and prayed for the hastened arrival of Christ’s Second Coming and the establishment of his kingdom on Earth." What event/movement is this quote talking about?
The Great Awakening
Who in the north and who in the south benefited from the slave economy?
South: Plantation owners, merchants, small slave owners
North: Shipping merchants, textile workers, banks
Who created the National Bank?
AHam
What did Tecumseh want the Native Americans in North America to do?
to unite together to protect their land
What is central idea?
The central idea (main idea) in a piece of writing is the point that the author wants you to remember most. Some writers may state the main idea, but it is often implied, which means the reader has to make inferences
As the aggressor against the colonists.
Which country in the global slave trade had the most slaves?
Brazil- 5 million
Who supported the Bill of Rights, the Federalists or Anti-Federalists? Why?
The Anti-Federalists because they believed in strong individual rights and the Bill of Rights protected individual rights
How did Alexander Hamilton feel about the Louisiana Purchase?
he disapproved of it, he thought it would weaken the national government
Why is the antebellum period significant or important?
In American history, the antebellum period refers to the years after the War of 1812 (1812–15) and before the Civil War (1861–65).
The development of separate northern and southern economies, westward expansion of the nation, a spirit of reform regarding slavery, labor rights and education marked the era.
The Great Awakening, the Boston Massacre, British Taxation (The Stamp Act etc.)
What type of American would have supported the Federalist party?
Wealthy, white, elite
What 3 things did the alien and sedition acts limit?
Freedom of speech, press and immigration
why do you think the Louisiana Purchase was significant?
it doubled the size of the country and allowed room for people to move westward
Why were the Lowell Mill girls significant?
they were the first group of Female workers to go on strike. They lobbied for better working hours.
Why was the Declaration of Independence important?
it was the first step in gaining independence from England, it listed the grievances against the King and it created a tradition of fighting for freedom and "equality" in America.
What type of government did the Anti-Federalists want?
A strong state government that emphasized individual rights and direct democracy
Why did Jefferson oppose the national bank?
he thought it was unconstitutional
What event influenced Gabriel's rebellion?
the Haitian rebellion
Why was the Declaration of Sentiments important and what did it fight for?
Declaration of Sentiments included women and was fighting for the right to vote and power for women in marriage
What were 2 of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress has no power to tax, There was no President, Congress has no power to enforce laws, No power to enforce treaties
What type of government did the Federalists want?
a strong central government with a national bank, individual rights are assumed but not clearly written
EC. 2. And be it farther enacted, That if any person shall write, print, utter or publish, or shall cause or procure to be written, printed, uttered or published, or shall knowingly and willingly assist or aid in writing, printing, uttering or publishing any false, scandalous and malicious writing or writings against the government of the United States, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not exceeding two years.
what's the punishment for violating the Alien and Sedition acts?
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not exceeding two years.
why was the genius of ladies magazine important?
it celebrated women's achievements globally
I believe in the existence of a great, immortal, immutable principle of natural law...which proves the absolute right to an education of every human being that comes into the world
Who said this and why were they important?
Horace Mann, he created the first public schools