Development of Racial Slavery
What was the role of cash crops in the development of racial slavery?
Fuel global economy, support european nations (limited land), reliance on enslaved labor
- slavery
- nullification crisis
How does the Civil War end?
General Lee surrenders at the Appomattox Courthouse and days later, Lincoln is assassinated and VP Andrew Johnson takes over.
What colors are on Jamaica's flag?
Yellow Black Green
Explain European motives for colonization
GGG/CCC
How were slaves able to adapt and preserve their humanity despite their situation?
- religion
- culture: songs, stories, food
- small acts of resistance: working slowly, faking sick, taking extra food
- starting a family, loving long-term relationships
explain the Nullification Crisis
- president Jackson increases tarrifs to encourage economic development
- The south (specifically SC) sees this as the federal gov. favoring the north
- SC and others decide to boycott the Tarrifs
- Jackson issues the "Force Bill" that threatens to use federal force if any state is in violation of federal laws
- "Proxy" argument over slavery- SC fears that 1st come tariffs, then comes abolition.
Provide the significance for 2 major battles in the civil war: Antietam, Gettysburg, Appomattox Courthouse, Sherman's March to the Sea
Antietam: Emancipation Proc., deadliest day
Gettysburg: Gettysburg Address, deadliest battle
Appomattox Courthouse: Surrender
Sherman's March to the Sea: Union's final push, Total War, destroys Georgia, bad PR.
What temperature does paper burn?
451
What was the role of Indigenous Americans during early colonization?
Spain enslaved indigenous Americans or forced them to convent. Disease killed up to 90%. Poor treatment and land displacement.
What is the difference between passive and active reistance?
Passive: feigning sick, slowing work, music, culture
Active: revolt, murder, running away, violence
Explain the compromise of 1850
- Fugitive Slave Act
- California as free state
- Texas borders
- NM and UT- popular sovereignty
- Slave trade in DC
What do the military reconstruction acts do?
Needed to force the South to change, allow free elections
ame a country that is completely surrounded by another country
Lesotho, Vatican City, or San Marino
How was the experience of enslaved women different from enslaved men?
- sexual violence
- less likely to run away
- domestic labor
- dual burden
What is sectionalism?
social loyalty to your side. Played a role in increasing tensions.
How does Reconstruction end?
- defeat of radical republican govenments
- creation of black codes
- 1877 election, political deal for Hayes to win presidency.
What is the first Disney Movie ever made?
Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs 1937
Explain the triangle trade
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Explain one slave revolt
lots of answers
How did the North and South differ socially and economically?
Socially: immigration, religion, urban vs. rural,
Economically: industry vs. agriculture
Compare and Contrast strengths and weaknesses of the Confederacy and Union?
- industry
- population
- military leadership
- economy
- rural vs. urban
- and many more!
How many laps are in the Daytona 500 NASCAR race?
200, each lap is 2.5 miles long.