History 101 Semester 2 (1)
How did the rise of cotton production influence the history of America? How did it ingrain slavery into our society? How did cotton then also impact the North?
The rise of cotton led to increased slavery. It ingrained slavery into our society by being a #1 slavery crop, building an intensive marking and making slavery a necessity to allow the dependence to thrive. It represented half of the total value of American exports and the north was very dependent on cotton. Northern merchants and manufacturers participated in the slave economy and shared in its profits.
What is Manifest Destiny? Why did Americans believe in it? How does it change the land in America? How does it motivate Americans? What are consequences of manifest destiny (what are political, social, and economical impacts over the first half of the 1800s)?
Manifest destiny is a "divinely appointed mission" to occupy all of north America. Americans believe in it because it became a central component of freedom. Political impact- Led to a lot of issues with slavery, economical- different compromises and trading came open to them.
Why was the Civil War so deadly?
The civil war was called the first modern war. With rifles and much more tech like railroads to transfer troops and such. also the southerners spirit made them a fighting force, although still outmatched. They fought for so long due to the north not really caring too much until getting further support.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation and how does it effect the Civil War, both when it was given and after the war?
What was Virginas “gold”, which ensured its survival and prosperity
Tobacco
How did nullification and states rights develop in the United States (where did it start, how does it build over time)?
Through different things like the tariff of abominations and the alien and sedition acts, making states nullify if it did not follow their citizens beliefs, as well as testify for their rights through these events.
What was the Monroe Doctrine and what did it say/outline?
The Monroe doctrine was made by president James Monroe and was his declaration to congress on how American continents would be closed to European colonization and that the us will not interfere in Europe affairs.
What is popular sovereignty and how does that impact American history?
What is sharecropping?
A type of farm tenancy that developed after the civil war, in which landless workers often former slaves farmed land in exchange for farm supplies and a share of the crop profit. (often was very scammy)
Who revised the preamble and put other final written touches on the constitution
Gouverneur Morris
What technological advancements are made in American during the first half of the 1800s and how do they impact America?
Steamboats, telegraph, railroads, ect. These inventions to transport and communication widespread information in a way seen like never before.
Who was Tocqueville and what did he say about America and it’s political system and the impact of such a system?
Tocqueville was a French writer. he wrote democracy in America. He said democracy was a habit of heart the idea that sovereignty belongs to the mass of ordinary citizens was a new departure in western thought. the right to vote became an emblem of America.
Who was Dredd Scott and what impact does he have? What did the Supreme Court say about his case?
What are the Reconstruction Amendments and what impact do they have on American society at the time of Reconstruction?
Why did congress claim that some indians had for forfeited their land rights in the after math of independence
Because they had aided the British during war
What political compromises were made in America as it expanded?
As America expanded, there was the 36/30 rule (that line thingy that said slavery can be on this half of the line) Missouri compromise stated this, and was stated by a Kentucky senator Henry Clay in 1820 to resolve slavery free imbalance in congress. The compromise of 1850, which introduced popular sovereignty.
Andrew Jackson had an interesting presidency? How did Americans view him in the time? What major events and political issues happened while he was president?
Andrew Jackson was viewed pretty mixed. He signed the Indian removal act, which later led to the event known as the trail of tears.
Why did the Mexican American War happen and what were the impacts of the war on America during and after?
The war happened because America wanted control of California and new Mexico. This led to the treaty of Guadalupe hidalgo which fixed the border at the Rio Grande and extended the united states to the pacific coast. It led to more westward migration and such.
What does the Ex parte Milligan case say?
It ruled unconstitutional to bring accused persons before military tribunals where civil courts were operating.
Why did the colonist object to the tea act
By paying it, they would be acknowledging Great Britain's right to tax the colonists
Who does Mrs. Boudell say is the pooper in all of American history and what impact does that state have in the 1800s?
South Carolina. They testify for slavery too much. This state led to succession and this caused the civil war. They also testify for states rights too much.
What develops as the Southern belief as to why slavery was justifiable?
People said that slavery was the normal and natural characteristic of "civilized society" and other believe that freedom for whites rested on the power to command the labor of blocks.
What mid 1800s reforms were made and how was culture changing in America? Why did people like the reforms? What communities were established with the reforms? How does the Second Great Awakening impact the reforms and culture at this time?
Different reforms for religion, women's roles, property, different marriages and more were made.. People did not like reforms due to viewing it as an attack on religion, whereas some did like it because they felt it as freedom as genuine liberty through internal self-discipline. Utopian communities tried to create haven on earth. some include shakers, founded by mother Ann lee and believed god had dual personality and Oneida, founded by john Noyes, which eliminated private property and did more. the second great awakening (religious revival movement) impacted culture and reforms by beginning the predominance of Baptist and Methodist churches.
What is one big thing that Americans consider to be freedom.
Land Ownership
In writing the Declaration of Independence, which of Locke's natural rights did Jefferson replace and with what
He replaced “property” with “the pursuit of happiness”