AR Statehood Test Flashcards
Why did some Arkansans NOT WANT AR to become a state
Becoming a state requires higher taxes
How did the people of AR compromise on how the parts of the state would be represented in the general assembly
North and Western counties (against slavery) more representatives in the house while South and eastern counties (favor slavery) more representatives in senate
According to AR state constitution who would be allowed to vote
Allow white males over age of 21
Who supported each of the political parties in AR
Democrats- planters and yeoman
Whigs party- planters and businessmen
Who won all state offices in 1836
The “dynasty”
Why did many Arkansans want AR to become a state.
They wanted a stronger voice in the nations capital and more rights
What was the serious obstacle to growth in AR
Lack of capital in form of cash or credit
How did the “specie circular” prompt a nationwide economic disaster
President Jackson required gold or silver to be used for all transactions
What was the “common school law” that was put into effect by General assembly by governor Yell
Set aside land in each township that was to be told sold to provide money for schools
What is a squatter
Someone who took over land because it had not been surveyed
What was the cash crop for AR
Cotton
Who was primarily blamed for the violence in AR
Young unmarried men
Which of the following best describes the typical frontier AR woman
Married age 21; child every two years; have 6-8 children
What was the most common and popular pastimes in AR
Gambling and horseracing
What is the oldest continuing in AR
St. Mary’s Academy
