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How did George Washington feel about foreign affairs?
He felt it was better to stay out of them and thats what he encouraged the US to do in his fairwell address
What was the Era of good feelings?
A peaceful US time period
During Monroes preidency
What political changes influenced the growth of Democratic Spirit?
All white males could vote
Common men were allowed to participate in Government
Why did Southerners oppose the idea of Lincoln being elected?
They believed he was against them and wanted to stop slavery
What advantages did General Grants armies gain for North?
2. Control of west Tennesse
3. gained Railroad
4. Gained new forts
What changes did Thomas Jefferson make to government?
2. Eliminated taxes and Debt
3. Was one with the people
What did the US Independence movement inspire Latin America to do?
To start more revolutions
How did the Industrial Revolution change the way people worked?
a. Conditions were bad
b. Many people were willing to work as long as there was pay
What were 2 events that fueled the debate over slavery? 1846 to 1850?
1. Admission of new states
2. Dred Scotts case
What were affects of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It declared freedom in 10 states and heated arguments in the South
What goals did Lewis and Clark accomplish on there expedition?
1. Made maps of new territiories
2. Formed relationships with Natives ( good for trade)
What are 2 examples of how people gained power during the age of Jackson?
1. Allowed all white males to vote
2. Replaced Government workers with supporters
How did the demand for cotton affect Africans in the south?
It made Africans work harder and more slaves were needed
Why was Dred Scott's case significant?
It raised awareness about slavery and why it should end
How were soldiers and civilians affected by the war?
1. Draft
2. Food shortage
3. Women had to work
What was Jefferson response to the seizing of US ships?
1. Refused to pay tribute
2. Sent Navy to protect ships
3. Stopped trade with Britian and France
Why did Andrew Jackson force the removal of Natives from the Southeast?
Whites wanted land and Natives wouldn't give it up voluntarily
How did Canals and new roads help with Westward expansion?
It made the process faster and easier
What did France get most there profits from?
Furs and Fish
How did Lincoln foresee the outcome of the war in his Gettysburg address?
Lincoln spoke of the nation as a whole
Spoke of Government in terms of all people
What did American public think was the effect of the war of 1812?
What president was Jackson?
7th
How did Northerners feel about the compromise of 1850?
They opposed it because they wanted to stop the spread of slavey
What were advantages of both North and South during Civil War?
North- Bigger population
South- More experienced leaders
What did Africans Americans do in terms of Civil war?
When aloud fought in war and for freedom