Early 1800's
These were the first two political parties.
What are Federalists/Democratic Republicans
This action officially started the Civil War.
What is the Firing on Fort Sumter.
The Democratic party split after Andrew Jackson was elected president, forming this political party.
What is the Whig Party.
These were the details regarding Lincoln's "Draft Law".
What is All men 20-45 could be called to serve.
This invention revolutionized the economy in the south, unfortunately, creating a higher demand for slaves.
What is the Cotton Gin.
This decision, made by Thomas Jefferson, doubled the U.S. in size.
What is the Louisiana Purchase.
This Executive order, also considered a war strategy, freed the Slaves.
What is The Emancipation Proclamation.
Tis was the nickname of the forceful migration of Native Americans as a part of the Indian Removal act.
What is the Trail of Tears.
Lincoln suspended this legal term, jailing those he suspected of being disloyal to the U.S.
What is Habeas Corpus.
This term is used when referring to women's voting rights.
What is Women's Suffrage.
This war was nicknamed "The Second American Revolution", when British ships interfered with the U.S. trade.
What is The War of 1812.
The Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the war for Robert E. Lee lost 1/3 of his forces, but also the war marked...
What is the last major attempt by the South to invade the North.
This was a secret network of people who helped free slaves and escape the region.
What is the Underground Railroad.
This event, an act of Total War, led to the last of the Confederates to surrender, ending the war.
What is Sherman's March.
This was the belief that the U.S. should continue to expand and spread their systems across the entire continent.
What is Manifest Destiny.
This piece of legislation was established in 1823, warning Europe to stay out of American affairs, while the U.S. pledged to do the same. (We would stay out of each other's business).
What is the Monroe Doctrine.
This was the Ultimate goal of the North, and Abraham Lincoln during the war.
What is to preserve the Union, no secession.
This conflict, inspired by the annexation of Texas, was won by the U.S., in which it gained California and New Mexico.
What is the Mexican-American War.
Total War is a war strategy in which...
What is Troops destroy all necessary resources their opponent relies on.
During this speech, Abraham Lincoln detailed the significance of the war, claiming it was a fight preserving the nation's founding ideals.
What is the Gettysburg Address.
This process, solidified the power of the Supreme court, establishing them as the official interpreters of the Constitution.
What is Judicial Review.
These were the advantages of the North/South during the Civil War.
North: More People, Money, Industry.
South: Only needed to outlast the Union (North).
Alexis de Tocqueville's book praised America for its widespread political participation from its citizens. Another term for this would be...
What is populism.
This Amendment abolished slavery after the end of the Civil War.
What is the 13th Amendment.
This term refers to the increase in prices and decrease in purchasing value of money.
What is inflation.