Politics of a New Nation
Name at least THREE of the first five U.S. presidents.
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe
This movement to strictly limit the sale and consumption of alcohol began in the early 1800's, and was led by women, clergymen, and employers.
What is the Temperance movement?
Explain how the Market Revolution continued to drive the demand for enslaved workers in the South.
Increased efficiency and production in factories (particularly in Northern textile industries) led to a higher demand of cotton and other cash crops from Southern plantations.
This acquisition from France in 1803 during Thomas Jefferson's presidency added an expansive territory to the United States west of the Mississippi River.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
The British practice of capturing American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy; this continued even after America gained its independence.
What is impressment?
What is the Democratic-Republicans?
This white abolitionist was one of the key figures of the early Abolition movement and was known for his publications against the institution, such as "The Liberator" newspaper.
Who is William Lloyd Garrison?
This was the most significant canal created during the Market Revolution that connected the Midwest to New York City.
What is the Erie Canal?
This concept was driven by the idea that Americans had a God-given right, and even duty, to continue to claim and settle more land in the West.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This conflict is sometimes called the "Second War for Independence" between America and Great Britain that was caused by continued interference by the British.
What is the War of 1812?
Who did Thomas Jefferson run against in the Election of 1800? AND Who was his running mate that ultimately sought election after they initially tied on ballots?
John Adams; and Aaron Burr
These TWO men were considered the first prophets/leaders of the Church of Latter Day Saints that criticized the current state of many Christian churches in America in the early 1800's.
Who are Joseph Smith and Brigham Young?
What were at least THREE new innovations that had major impacts on America's economy and/or society during the Market Revolution?
Railroads/trains, the telegraph, steamboats, canals, the Cotton Gin, the Mechanical Reaper, Sewing Mills
What is the Oregon Trail?
This was the formal declaration by a U.S. president that stated that America would stay out of European affairs and conflicts, as long as Europe agreed to do the same in the Western Hemisphere.
What were at least TWO examples that critics of Andrew Jackson would point to in arguing that he overstepped his political power as president?
Carrying out the Indian Removal Act despite an opposing Supreme Court Ruling; Unilaterally vetoing the second charter of a National Bank; His handling of the Nullification Crisis; His use of the Spoils System in appointing members of his administration
Who are Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This government action passed by Andrew Jackson led to the forced migration of thousands of Native Americans from southeastern states which would become known as the Trail of Tears.
What is the Indian Removal Act?
What is the Mexican-American War?
After the "Era of Good Feelings" this new political party was created by many former federalists who sought to bring more opposition to leaders like James Monroe and Andrew Jackson.
What is the Whig Party?
This document was produced by the organizers of the Seneca Falls Convention and was intentionally modeled after the Declaration of Independence.
This was the first major economic depression in early America that resulted from a combination of factors such as war debt and declining European interest in American goods.
What is the Panic of 1819?
What were at least TWO of the territories added to the United States as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848?
Texas, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico
What was Macon's Bill and why did it fail to solve economic conflicts with France and Britain in 1810?
An economic decision made by America to open trade up to France OR Britain based on whoever agreed to cut off trade with the other. It only led to upsetting both sides and the U.S. being taken advantage of (by France).