4.2-4.4
Who was the president of the United States during the Era of Good Feelings?
James Monroe
What was the 19th century movement aimed at reducing or eliminating the consumption of alcoholic beverages?
Temperance Movement
What novel, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, depicted the harsh realities of slavery and had a significant impact on public opinion in the North?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
What was the name of the Chief of the Shawnee tribe who led a multi-tribal confederacy against American expansion in the early 1800s?
Tecumseh
What were the main causes of the Mexican-American War?
territorial disputes, the annexation of Texas, and border conflicts
What treaty ended the War of 1812 and established peace between the United States and Britain?
Treaty of Ghent
Who was a prominent leader of the women's suffrage movement and played a key role in the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
What was the violent conflict in Kansas between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers that further heightened tensions over the issue of slavery?
Bleeding Kansas
Name one significant innovation or technological advancement that played a key role in the Market Revolution.
cotton gin
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War, ceding vast territories to the United States?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What was the major economic policy advocated by Henry Clay to promote economic development in the United States?
The American System
What was the name of the radical abolitionist who believed in the use of violent means to end slavery?
John Brown
What was the 1857 Supreme Court decision that ruled African Americans, whether free or enslaved, could not be considered citizens and had no rights in federal courts?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Which industry experienced the most significant growth and expansion during the Market Revolution?
textile or cotton industry
What were the key consequences of the Mexican-American War for the United States and Mexico?
the acquisition of significant territory for the U.S. and the loss of territory for Mexico
What landmark supreme court case established the principle of judicial review in 1803?
Marbury v. Madison
What was the network of secret routes and safe houses used by African American slaves to escape to freedom in the 19th century?
The Underground Railroad
Who led the raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859, in an attempt to spark a slave rebellion?
John Brown
How did the Market Revolution impact the lives of workers, particularly in terms of labor conditions and wages?
factories changed working conditions and wages for many Americans
How did the debate over the Mexican-American War impact domestic politics in the United States, particularly regarding the issue of slavery?
the war intensified sectional tensions and debates over the expansion of slavery
What was the outcome of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
It maintained the balance of power between slave and free states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
Which social reform movement sought to improve conditions in prisons, mental asylums, and other institutions?
Prison Reform Movement
What political party, founded in the 1850s, was dedicated to stopping the spread of slavery into the territories?
Republican Party
explain how the transportation revolution, including the construction of canals and railroads, contributed to the market revolution.
improved transportation networks facilitated the movement of goods and people, fueling economic growth
Name one prominent military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican-American War.
General Zachary Taylor