Misc.
What is sectionalism & how did it contribute to the start of the Civil War?
loyalty to your section of the US. Slavery main issue. Led to the division between north and south
What was Manifest Destiny?
Belief that US was destined by God to expand coast to coast
Explain the Fugitive Slave Act.
Law making the return of runaway slaves to their owners mandatory.
What is Sectionalism?
excessive devotion to local interests and customs to a region rather than to the interests of the whole nation.
Reasons for massive casualties during the Civil War
Advanced weapons/technology (mini ball, rifle) combined with old war strategy.
What was the California Gold Rush?
How did Manifest Destiny impact Native Americans?
Forced them off of their lands, many relocations/wars
Who was Dred Scott and what was the Dred Scott decision?
Former Slave - sued in Supreme Court for his freedom- Lost case. Result= slaves are property and not citizens no matter where they are
Social differences, South:
SOUTH
• Rural/country
• Pop. - sparse, population grew slower
• Education less widespread
What is Total War & how did it impact the Civil War?
destroying all military and civilian assets/property. North destroys the southern infrastructure and land - wins Civil War
Why was Andrew Jackson called Old Hickory & what was his involvement in the War of 1812?
Common man & tough army General. Won Battle of New Orleans & became national hero
This period was a time of prosperity after the War of 1812
The Era of Good Feelings
What invention led to the expansion of slavery?
cotton gin & power loom
Social Differences, North:
NORTH
• Urban/Cities
• Population - twice as large as South’s
- Diverse due to immigration
• Education widespread
What was the deadliest battle of the Civil War
Gettysburg
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
led 300 settlers into Texas. Founded the Texas colony
California gold rush began in:
1848
What was the underground railroad?
secret network of people who would aid fugitive slaves in their escape
This was the "Peculiar Instituiton" of the south
Slavery
Three main advantages of the North during Civil War
Population, Industrialization, and control of the railroads
How did the Mexican American war impact the size of the United States?
added the southwestern states of the US to the country
What group of people were forced to relocate during the 1800's
What was John Brown’s Raid?
raid on federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry tried to free slaves and start a revolt
This law required Northerners to turn in escaped slaves
Fugitive Slave Act
War technique used by William Sherman to win the Civil War
Total War