What section of the U.S. relied heavily on manufacturing and factories without a need for slaves?
the North
The belief that it is the United State's purpose to expand westward bringing democracy and civilization across the Americas.
Manifest Density
Who was allowed to vote in the election of 1824?
All white men
What did the Missouri Compromise call for?
Passed in 1820, Missouri was admitted as a slave state while Maine was admitted as a free state.
What two African-Americans led famous slave revolts in the 1800s?
Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner
What section of the U.S. relied heavily on slave labor to work plantations?
the South
What law called for the removal of all Native Americans living east of the Mississippi?
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
What part of government did the Doctrine of Nullification give more power to?
State government
Those who fought against slavery are known as what?
abolitionist
This section of the U.S. supported high protective tariffs and a strong federal government.
the North
How did the Cherokee assimilate into the European culture/lifestyle?
Many owned small farms and slaves. They formed a government with three branches and a Constitution.
What did the Doctrine of Nullification state?
It is the right of the state to not follow any Federal laws that are unconstitutional.
A former slave, this abolitionist also fought for women's rights.
Federick Douglass
The debate over slavery heated up as new states were added in this region.
the West
What did the Supreme Court decide when the Indian Removal Act of challenged?
The U.S. should protect the Cherokee's land in Georgia and let them remain.
What portion of the world did the U.S. claim was 'off-limits' to European colonization according to the Monroe Doctrine?
the Western Hemisphere/all of the Americas
What are three improvements to transportation that aided Westward Expansion?
Improved roads, canals, and the railroad.
What was discovered on Cherokee land and caused an influx in European settlers?
Gold
What was the purpose of the Married Women's Property Act?
It gave property rights to women.