Reform
The reform movement that led to the prohibition of alcohol
What is Temperance?
This abolitionist was a former slave and the creator of a newspaper called the North Star.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
Andrew Jackson received more votes than his opponent in the 1824 election, as he appealed to this type of men.
What are "common men"?
This invention was a horse-drawn farming machine used to cut small-grain crops.
What is the mechanical reaper?
In 1803, this land was purchased from France, and it doubled the size of the United States and gave it control of the Mississippi River.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This reformer was known for their commitment to improving prisons and the treatment of mentally ill people.
Who is Dorthea Dix?
Levi Coffin's desire to help the Underground Railroad was related to him being in this religious group.
Who are the Quakers?
When Natives did not willingly relocate from Southwest U.S. to the new Indian territories in the West, they were forced to move in this mass relocation event.
What is the Trail of Tears?
This industrialist invented the first factory textile mill.
Who is Francis Cabot Lowe?
The belief that it was God's will for Americans to settle and establish ownership the from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This movement was based on the principle that emphasized individualism, idealism, and the inherent divinity of nature.
What is Transcendentalism?
This legislation inspired author Harriet Beecher Stowe to write her novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
What is the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
This act forced Cherokees and other tribes living east of the Mississippi River to be moved to new lands west of the Mississippi. In addition, the federal government would provide them with money, rifles, and provisions for one year.
What is the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
This invention directly led to an increase in the demand for slaves, especially on cotton plantations.
What is the cotton gin?
What is the Mexican Cession?
This spiritual revival movement created a renewed interest in religion (specifically Christianity) and inspired a wave of social activism.
What is the Second Great Awakening?
This Congressional act prevented people from talking about slavery.
What is a "gag rule"?
In 1824, this political party was created by Jackson's supporters and represented ordinary farmers, workers, and the poor—not the wealthy and well-born who had taken control of the Republican Party.
What is the Democratic Party?
This methodical invention by Eli Whitney led to a quicker speed to create products and repair them.
What is interchangeable parts?
This treaty was signed following the war that resulted from Mexico being upset about the United States' annexation of Texas.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
This famous Transcendentalist spent two years living away from civilization in nature. He also refused to pay taxes due to his opposition of slavery and the Mexican-American War.
Who is Henry David Thoreau?
This abolitionist led a slave rebellion which led to the death of more than 40 white slave owners.
Who is Nat Turner?
Although Jackson won the popular vote in the 1824 election, he did not win enough electoral votes to seal the presidency outright. Speaker of the House Henry Clay named John Quincy Adams as the winner, which Jackson and his supporters labeled as a "___", due to Clay and Adam's personal relationship.
What is a "corrupt bargain"?
What is the War of 1812?
Spain feared a war with the U.S. as it's territory was expanding, so Spain sold this state to the U.S. in the Adams-Onis Treaty in 1819.
What is Florida?