Women
Change of the roles of women during the Industrial Revolution
Women moved into factory work. This was a new economic opportunity for women, even though the wage was low. This later led to the organized labor movement and the women's rights movement.
economic system for European colonies
The economic system they used was mercantilism. This was the belief that only a limited people could be wealthy (measured by the gold they owned). They benefit their mother country by providing materials and buying goods.
government of the British crown's need different from the needs of the colonial government in America
One of the needs of the British crown was that they used the colonies as consumers of their manufactured goods and providers of materials such as tobacco. On the other hand, the colonial government wanted more freedom to trade with other countries and to grow their economies by themselves.
Why was the War of 1812 significant
The War of 1812 evoked a sense of American nationalism. The Treaty of Ghent ended the war with no territory changes, and it prepared for the Era of Good Feelings.
Natives before and after Eruopean
Before the Europeans came to the United States, Natives lived differently based on their environments. For example, the Iroquois in the North built long houses and practiced planting, but the tribes in the Plains were based on hunting. This also influenced how they resisted or adapted to the colonization.
This was organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It was the first public meeting for women's rights, and it produced the Declaration of Sentiments. It was the beginning of the organized women's suffrage movement.
slavery shaping the Southern economy
Slavery became the foundation of the Southern economy after the invention of he cotton gin in 1793. It made slavery very profitable. It tied closely to the South's culture and wealth.
How did the British crown affect the colonial government that led to the American Revolution?
One of the most powerful acts that enraged the colonies was the Tea Act. It pressed the colonies to buy the tea Britain assigned from the British East India Company, which was the type of tea that the colonies didn't like. This act later led to the Boston Tea Party: a physical conflict between the colonies and the crown.
Why was the Battle of New Orleans important?
The Battle of New Orleans was a decisive U.S. victory led by Andrew Jackson. This happened after the Treaty of Ghent. The significance was that it made Jackson a national hero, and people supported him to become president
Europeans' impacts on Natives
European colonization caused massive Native population loss due to smallpox. Since they didn't have any immunity to the diseases brought by the Europeans, they died quickly. The less and weaker population also helped the Europeans to better control them.
change of roles in the Civil War
During the Civil War, women worked as nurses. This exposed women to the public and proved that they could do jobs like men do. Many women became more confident in demanding greater rights and opportunities.
why was Hamilton's plan significant?
Hamilton's plan includes paying off war debts and creating a national bank. This strengthened the federal government's power and stabilized the economy. Additionally, this plan divides early America into the First Party System
How did Federalists and Anti-Federalists view the Constitution differently?
Federalists supported the new Constitution, and Anti-Federalists did not. Federalists wanted a strong national government, and Anti-Federalists feared a strong central government that might take away state power and individuals' rights. Finally the Federalist won by agreeing to add the Bill of Rights.
How did the U.S. government justify the War with Mexico
President James K. Polk justified the war by claiming Mexico had provoked the U.S. after a border dispute in Texas, particularly with the slain American soldiers on disputed land. The U.S. also saw the war as a means to fulfill Manifest Destiny. The conflict resulted in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, expanding U.S. territory significantly.
How did the Proclamation of 1763 impacted the natives.
Britain issued the Proclamation of 1763 to stop colonists from settling westward. It was made to protect Native land, but enraged colonists who sought land. This also increased tension between settlers and Native tribes.
the goal of the suffrage movement
The goal of the movements was to secure the right to vote for women. In 1920 19th Amendment was passed that granted women to vote. They also raised awareness about women's rights.
What was the Panic of 1827
The Panic of 1837 caused economic failures. It was caused by President Jackson's opposition to the national bank. This failure later damaged the Democratic Party's popularity.
How did the Second Party System shape U.S. politics during the early 1800s?
The Second Party System between Democrats and Whigs highlights the idea of states and federal power. Democrats supported states' rights and limited federal government, and the Whig Party supported a strong federal government. This was significant because Americans chose states' rights in the party system.
What were the effects of the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) on the Civil War?
The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed the settlers in Kansas and Nebraska to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty, leading to violence in Kansas known as "Bleeding Kansas." This increased tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions. The Act foreshadowed the Civil War about the slavery debate.
What was the significance of the Trail of Tears?
The Trail of Tears was the forced migration of thousands of Cherokee to land west of the Mississippi. Around 4,000 people died due to disease, hunger, and exposure. It symbolized the suffering caused by U.S. expansionist policies.
How did women shaped the society during the Progressive Era?
Women like Jane Addams, founder of Hull House in Chicago, were involved in the settlement house movement. Many middle-class women provided social services to the poor, especially immigrants. They offered education, health care, and social services to those living in urban slums, helping them adjust to life in American cities.
What were the policies during the Civil War maintaining economy
The Union passed the Pacific Railway Act to achieve economic stability. This act eventually hired a lot of laborers to lay tracks and build bridges. A lot of them were poor immigrants, so it was very helpful to stabilize the economy.
What factors led to the collapse of the Whig Party and the rise of the Republican Party?
The Second Party System between Democrats and Whigs highlights the idea of states and federal power. Democrats supported states' rights and limited federal government, and the Whig Party supported a strong federal government. This was significant becuse Americans chose states' rights in the party system.
How did the U.S. respond to the Confederate States during the Civil War?
The Union’s response to the Confederate states was marked by military action, blockades, and the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. The Union sought to destroy the Confederacy's economy, especially through the blockade of Southern ports and control of the Mississippi River. The war ended with the Union victory and the eventual end of slavery through the 13th Amendment.
U.S. government's treaties and militray
The U.S. made treaties like the Fort Laramie Treaty and used the army to force Native compliance. Native resistance was crushed in events like the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. These actions limited tribes to reservations, erasing much of their sovereignty.