War of 1812/Andrew Jackson
What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
The main cause of the War of 1812 was British Soldiers impressing and taking American Ships.
Explain the concept of 'Manifest Destiny'
Manifest Destiny is when United States citizens believed that it was their right to spread religion west into the United States territory.
How did the United States make money before the development of factories? (Think rural land)
The United States made money before the development of factories through farming (agriculture).
How did the Cotton Gin impact slavery
The Cotton Gin made slavery increase. This is because the amount of cotton that could be picked in day increased with the cotton gin.
What is Sectionalism?
Sectionalism is devotion to a particular region.
What is the Spoils System?
The Spoils system is winners of elections placing their supporters in government positions
What was the main reason of passing the Indian Removal Act?
The main reason of passing the Indian Removal Act was to acquire valuable Native American land.
Describe working conditions at factories early into their creation.
People working at factories early on had to work long hours in unsafe conditions
What did Abolitionists want?
Abolitionists wanted to get rid of slavery.
True or False: The cause of the south seceding from the union was Washington winning the election of 1860 and they believed the states would not have the right to make their own laws.
False: The cause of the south seceding from the union was Washington winning the election of 1860 and they believed the states would not have any voice in the government.
False: Andrew Jackson did not believe the government had a right to create a National Bank.
What does the word 'forty-niners' mean (include year)
The forty niners were the nickname given to the men who went searching for gold in 1849.
Why did so many Irish Immigrants have to come to America?
Irish Immigrants had to move to America because they had no food because of the death of the potato crops, and also had no work.
True or False: Slaves received little education
False: Slaves received NO education!
`What does secede mean?
Secede means to leave a group.
Who won the War of 1812
No one won the war of 1812. It was a tie, but America felt like they won.
Which events best demonstrate ways that the United States government encouraged its citizens to move west?
A. Non-Intercourse Act, War of 1812, Oregon Treaty
B. Louisiana Purchase, Embargo Act, Texas Annexation
C. War of 1812, Union Pacific Railroad, Homestead Act
D. National Road, Erie Canal, Union Pacific Railroad
D.
The National Road, Erie Canal, Union Pacific Railroad best demonstrate ways that the United States government encouraged its citizens to move west?
True or False: Women got more job opportunities with the development of factories.
True: Women got more job opportunities with the development of factories.
What did Harriet Tubman do?
Harriet Tubman created the Underground Railroad, which freed dozens of enslave people.
Who was the first state to secede from the United States?
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the union.
Explain the Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis started with the passing of the Tariff (tax) of 1832. South Carolina decided they were not going to pay the tax, to which Jackson replied by threatening to send troops to the state so they would pay. This issue was so severe that it caused the vice president to resign.
What percent of Native Americans died on the Trail of Tears?
25% of Native Americans died on the Trail of Tears.
True or False: Children were allowed to work on factories and farms.
True. Children were allowed to work on factories and farms.
What did the Fugitive Slave Act do?
The Fugitive Slave Act mandated that all escaped enslaved people, upon capture, be returned to their masters, even if found in free states