American Revolution
Turning Point of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Saratoga (1777)
Will encourage citizens to want a stronger form of government.
What is "Shay's Rebellion".
Innovation that led to increased need for slave labor in the South; introduced by Eli Whitney.
What is the Cotton Gin?
Territory acquired in a deal between the United States and Britain; territory was split.
What is the Oregon Territory 1846?
Start of the Civil War in 1861.
What is the Bombardment of Fort Sumter?
"Father of the American Navy"
Who is John Paul Jones?
Favored ratifying the U.S. Constitution.
Who are the Federalist?
Negative feelings towards immigrants, as American citizens fear the lack of Job opportunities, and changes in culture. The "Know Nothing" Party encourages this.
What is Nativism?
Territory that will double the size of the United States and encourage Westward expansion; explored by Lewis and Clark.
What is the Louisiana Territory 1803
"Bloodiest Day" of the Civil War, fought in Union territory?
What is the Battle of Antietam?
How British Parliament punished the Colonies for the Boston Tea Party (1773).
What are the Intolerable Acts (1774)?
Stated that the Constitution would give too much power to the Central Govt. and demanded a Bill of Rights to protect the rights of the people.
Who were the Anti-Federalist?
Came to the United States to escape the "Potato Famine". Will help build canals and railroads.
Who were Irish Immigrants?
United States annexed this territory to fulfill westward expansion needs; led to war with Mexico.
What was the Annexation of Texas 1845?
Union forces stopped Confederate invasion and crippled Southern Army. Turning point of the Civil War. Fought in Pennsylvania.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg 1863?
Made colonist pay a tax on all paper and legal documents, will lead to protest and boycotts organized by the "Sons of Liberty".
What was the "Stamp Act"?
Principle of Government that ensures no Branch becomes too POWERFUL. Judicial Review is an Example of this.
What is Checks and Balances?
Will lead to the mass production of goods, cheaper labor cost, and the rise of unskilled labor in factories.
What is Interchangeable Parts?
Territory gained after the Mexican American War (1846-48), will increase the debate over the spread of slavery.
What was the Mexican Cession 1848?
Considered the Ending of the Civil War, Confederate General Robert E. Lee will surrender to Ulysses S. Grant.
What is Appomattox Courthouse 1865?
Forbid colonist from expanding WEST past the Appalachian Mountains.
What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Congress being the only Branch of Government able to MAKE LAWS.
What is Separation of Powers?
Available economic opportunities in factories.
Rise in immigration from other countries.
People leaving rural areas to look for jobs.
What is the rise of Urbanization?
Officially ended the Mexican American War, and allowed the United States to acquire the Mexican Cession from Mexico for $15 Million; will increase debate over slavery.
What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo 1848?
Abraham Lincoln's speech; where focused on preserving the Union and stated the South had no right to secede.
What is Lincoln's 1st Inaugural Address?
Major cause of the American Revolution as colonist were angry that they did not have this in British Parliament.
What was Lack of Representation?
Power being divided or shared by the Federal and State governments.
What is Federalism?
Increased manufacturing in the United States.
Improved economy of the U.S.
What were the effects of the War of 1812?
Will happen as a result of the "Gold Rush" in California.
What is population growth?
Lincoln's Speech where he stated that slavery was an immoral wrong and we must show compassion to the South and focus on mending the broken bonds.
What is Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address?
Britain recognized the U.S. as an Independent Nation; Americans were able to move WEST.
What was the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Process of Admitting new states into the Union; a strength of the A.O.C.
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
Immigrants coming to the United States will provide this for centers of Industry.
What is cheap labor force?
Won his Presidential election on the promise to complete Manifest Destiny.
Who is James K. Polk?
General of the Union Army.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant.