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100
What were the two major political parties during this time? (two answers)
Democratic-Republicans and federalists during the early 1800s. The democratic-Republicans and Whigs starting from the 1820s.
100
What was the South Carolina Nullification Crisis?
When a new tariff, the tariff of abominations, was passed, South Carolina and other Southern States were greatly against it. South Carolina even threatened to nullify these tariffs and if Andrew Jackson were to collect them, South Carolina would leave the union.
100
What caused the American people to try and change their society?
SECOND GREAT AWAKENING :)
100
What is the market revoluti
revolution in transportation, communication, and production of goods
100
What was the act that forced Indians to migrate called?
Indian Removal Act,
200
What was issues that divided the Federalists and the Democrat-Republicans? (list 4 main differences)
Loose vs. strict interpretation of the constitution, federal vs state power, rural vs urban supporters, Pro-French Vs. Pro-Britain
200
What were two recurring themes of the Supreme Court Decisions under John Marshall (list examples for extra points)
1. Increase power to the federal government (Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Cohens v. Virginia, Gibbons v. Odgen) 2. Uphold contracts and protect property rights (Fletcher v. Peck, Dartmouth College v. Wodward)
200
What were examples of different types of social reforms? (extra points if you can name a person that was part of that movement)
1. Abolition (Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison) 2. Improvement of Education (Horace Mann) 3. Helping the mentally ill (Dorothea Dix) 4. Temperance Movement (American Temperance Society, Lyman Beecher) 5. Women's Rights (Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton)
200
What are some important inventions during this time? (list more for more points)
1. Textile Machinery 2. Interchangeable parts 3. Telegraph 4. Steel Plow 5. McCormick Reaper 6. Cotton Gin REMEMBER THEY ALL INCREASE PRODUCT EFFICIENCY.
200
What are the main causes to the war of 1812?
1. Impressment of American Soldiers 2. Series of economic sanctions imposed by Britain and France against the United States
300
What were the major divisions between the whigs and the democrats?
For vs. Against the American System, federal vs state government,
300
What did the Marbury v. Madison court case establish?
Judicial Review: Supreme courts can decide if certain laws are unconstitutional
300
What was Transcendentalism?
A movement that encouraged individuals to have communication with God and nature.
300
What was the impact of the development of internal infrastructure such as canals, roads, and railroads?
It connected the North and Midwest more than the South.
300
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Warned Europe to stay out of American affairs in return for America staying out of Europe. Non-colonization and non-intervention.
400
What two events caused for the development of the political parties (the federalists and democratic-republicans)
Hamilton's Financial plan and the French Revolution
400
What was the Missouri Compromise and was it effective?
The Missouri Compromise was an attempt by Washington to solve the issue of slavery. It established that Missouri can be permitted as a slave state but all future bondage was prohibited north of the 36 30 parallel. It was not effective because this compromise was only temporary.
400
What were surrogate families?
It was an elaborate system that slaves established so when families were split up via slave trade, others could look after them.
400
What is it called when women are expected to stay at home and not go out and work?
Cult of Domesticity
400
What was the result of the constant westward expansion of Americans? List 2
1. Increased problem regarding the issue of slavery 2. Increase tension with Native Indians (Black Hawk war, Seminole War)
500
What was the Revolution of 1800 and why was it called that?
It was when vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated President John Adams. It was called a revolution because it marked the first time that power in America passed from one party to another
500
What power does the force bill have?
It empowered President Jackson to use the army and navy, if necessary, to enforce the laws of Congress, specifically the tariff measures to which South Carolina had objected so violently.
500
What was the most influential book in regards to abolition?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
500
What are all three parts to the American System? (name who thought of it for extra points :D)
1. National Bank 2. Internal Infrastructure 3. Tariffs Henry Clay
500
What was Macon's bill no 2?
Permitted American trade with all the world, also promised American restoration of trade to France and/or England if either dropped their commercial restrictions.