Famous Individuals
Who was the winner of the 1860 Election?
This famous Supreme Court case nullified the compromises.
Dred Scott Decision
This treaty ended the Revolutionary War.
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Concept which allowed individuals to vote on whether or not to allow slavery.
Popular Sovereignty
This man was Washington's vice president. He was also the second president.
John Adams
This individual lead the raid on Harpers Ferry.
John Brown
This 1820 compromise contained slavery at the 36-30 parallel.
Missouri Compromise
An uprising in Pennsylvania over an unpopular tax.
Whiskey Rebellion
This "Shape" of trade made an elite group of New England and Middle Colony merchants very rich.
Triangular Trade
A fleet of ships under the command of Thomas Jefferson. Used to defeat the Pasha of Tripoli.
Mosquito Fleet
He invented the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney
This compromise allowed California to become a state.
Compromise of 1850
War where England and Prussia fought against France, Spain, Austria, and Russia.
Seven Years’ War
Published by William Lloyd Garrison, its words often spoke of abolitionism.
The Liberator
The indirect method of choosing a President we still use today.
Electoral College
The founder of the Democratic Party.
Andrew Jackson
This compromise allowed certain territories to vote on the issue of slavery.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
These individuals fought violently to defend the rights of the American colonists.
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
This Compromise protected slavery within the Constitution. Gave the South more voting power.
Three-fifths Compromise
Term used to describe Hamilton's interpretation of the Constitution.
“Loose Construction”
Began the Great Awakening.
Jonathan Edwards
Who was head of the Supreme Court during the Dred Scott Decision
Roger Taney
Leader of the revolution in Hati.
Toussaint Louverture
This "Resolution" banned the discussion of slavery in the House of Representatives.
Gag Resolution
This individual lead a failed slave revolt in 1831.
Nat Turner