Presidents
This President was successful in putting down the Whiskey Rebellion. His success further proved the power of the new Constitutional Government.
George Washington
Communication was revolutionized by this invention.
The Telegraph
People flocked to hear new religious leaders preach and call the people to repentance. This movement was a result of scientific advancement and religious leaders' fears of losing their congregations. What was this called?
The Second Great Awakening
Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson tied in the electoral college and the House of Representatives. What did the do to make sure this never happened again?
They made the 12th Amendment to the Constitution and separated President and Vice President Elections.
What was the Task System?
The system where slaves were given specific tasks for the day to complete. All tasks were grueling and took all day to complete.
This President put into place the Alien and Sedition Acts. Many people were not happy with these new laws and he lost a lot of popularity.
John Adams
What does the "Iron Horse" refer to?
The first train made in the United States.
The movement to limit the consumption of alcohol.
Temperance Movement
What did the Marbury vs Madison case establish?
Judicial Review.
What was the Horrid Massacre of Virginia
An African American slave/preacher felt it was his God-given right to free his people. He led a group of 50 slaves from house to house killing men, women, and children while destroying property.
This President fought against John Adams attempt to sign in the "midnight judges." This resulted in the famous court case "Marbury vs. Madison."
Thomas Jefferson
Production of cotton was boomed after the invention of this machine.
The Cotton Gin
Women were now getting education in maths, science, and history instead of just _____________.
etiquette
Nullification: If the federal government passed an unconstitutional law, the states had the right to nullify the law or declare it invalid.
This idea was brought because of what acts?
Alien and Sedition Acts
If an African American was free in the United States it was one of these four reasons....
Their ancestors were indentured servants
Earned their freedom fighting in the Revolutionary War
Half White Child freed by their slave owner
Freed or bought freedom from their slave owner
This President was known for making a "corrupt bargain" with Henry clay.
John Quincy Adams
What was the number one commodity coming from Southern Agriculture?
Cotton
As a part of the educational reform the people called for federal funded schools for everyone. These are called _________ __________.
Public Schools
The Second Great Awakening lead to what reforms?
Educational Reforms-Public Schools
Social Reforms-Temperance
Prison Reforms
Who was Federick Douglas?
He was an enslaved man who eventually escaped and then paid for his freedom from his slave owners. He became an important abolitionist advocating for the freedom of the African American people.
This President tried to open up western expansion with the Indian Removal Act. He also tried to destroy the second nation bank.
Andrew Jackson
This Canal was developed to make transportation faster. It revolutionized the way the U.S could transport goods long distances. What is the name of this canal?
The Erie Canal
Women gathered together to discuss their rights and make their own declaration of independence. This event was call the ___________ ______ __________.
Seneca Falls Convention.
WHO does not Belong:
Harriet Tubman
Frederick Douglas
Margaret Mitchell
William Lloyd Garrison
Harriet Tubman was a known abolitionist who assisted with the underground railroad. William Lloyd Garrison was an abolitionist who wrote and published a newspaper called the Liberator supporting the freeing of slaves/ Frederick Douglas was a freed African American who spoke out against slavery.
Margaret Mitchell does not belong she is the author of Gone with the Wind.
Who was Equiano?
An African American brought through the middle passage to become a slave in the United States along with millions of others.