Shaping The Nation: Westward Expansion & Reform Movements

Question 1

Fought between Britain and the United States largely over the issues of trade and impressment. Though the war ended in a relative draw, it demonstrated America’s willingness to defend its interests militarily, earning the young nation new found respect from European powers.

Answer 1

War of 1812 (1812-1815)

Question 2

The following occurred during his presidency: the
Rechartering of National Bank (20 year charter) and War of 1812

Answer 2

James Madison (1809-1817)

Question 3

The following occurred during his presidency: acquisition of Florida (1819); Missouri Compromise (1820), Monroe Doctrine (1823), declaring U.S. opposition to European interference in the Americas.

Answer 3

James Monroe (1817-1825)

Question 4

The following occurred during his presidency:
Spoils system in appt’s
Indian Removal
Worcester v Georgia
Trail of Tears
Tariff/Nullification crisis
Bank War—Pet Banks
Texan independence

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Andrew Jackson (1829-1837)

Question 5

Stretched from Buffalo to Albany it was a 350 mile canal; it revolutionized shipping in NY and opened up new markets (evidence of the Market Revolution)

Answer 5

Erie Canal (1817-1825)

Question 6

The first highway built by the federal government. Constructed during 1825-1850, it stretched from Pennsylvania to Illinois. It was a major overland shipping route and an important connection between the North and the West.

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National Road (Cumberland Road)

Question 7

Railroad connecting the west and east coasts of the continental US

Answer 7

Transcontinental Railroad

Question 8

New type of boat that did not rely on the wind and could run on a timed schedule

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Steamboats

Question 9

An 1819 agreement in which Spain gave over control of the territory of Florida to the United States

Answer 9

Adams-Onis Treaty

Question 10

A vast (huge) grassy plains

Answer 10

Great Plains

Question 11

US told Europe to stay out of the Western Hemisphere,US will remain Neutral & Isolated and won’t
Interfere in Europe

Answer 11

Monroe Doctrine

Question 12

Jackson Rewarded political supporters w/jobs

Answer 12

Spoils System

Question 13

President Jackson forced ALL Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River

Answer 13

Indian Removal Act of 1830

Question 14

Ruled that Georgia had NO authority to move the Cherokee Tribe (their lands were sovereign). President Jackson IGNORED the Supreme Court/checks & balances. Result: Trail of Tears

Answer 14

Worcester vs. Georgia (1832)

Question 15

Forced migration of Cherokee nation Indians from southern Appalachian mtns to what is now Oklahoma. 16,000 Cherokee move, 4,000 die on journey

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Trail of Tears

Question 16

Andrew Jackson vetoes the bill to re-new the charter of the bank based on personal feelings, not legal standing

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Jackson’s Battle Over The Bank

Question 17

Women should remain at home as homemakers

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Cult of Domesticity

Question 18

Obtain equal rights for women

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Seneca Falls 1848

Question 19

Author of the Declaration of Sentiments: Elizabeth Cady Stanton,Purpose: demanded equal rights for women, Inspired by: Declaration of Independence

Answer 19

Declaration of Sentiments

Question 20

A social movement against the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Answer 20

Temperance Movement

Question 21

The desire to acquire all the land from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean

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Manifest Destiny

Question 22

Movement to end slavery

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Abolitionist Movement

Question 23

It was a series of escape routes running from the South to the North helping slaves escape to freedom.

Answer 23

Underground Railroad

Question 24

He was born a slave & escaped when he was a young man. He became an abolitionist & gave speeches describing what freedom meant to him. He started a newspaper called the North Star.

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Fredrick Douglas

Question 25

After a dispute over whether Texas belonged to the U.S. or Mexico, A Mexican force attacked American troops, in May 1846 starting this war.

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Mexican-American War

Question 26

The land Mexico lost to the U.S. b/w Texas & the Pacific coast. It included the present day states of California, Nevada, Utah, parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado & Wyoming. In return the US paid Mexico $15 million in cash.

Answer 26

Mexican Cession

Question 27

Nebraska Act- Compromises to settle conflicts over admission of new states

Answer 27

Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850 & Kansas

Question 28

Invented by Eli Whitney, it removed the seeds from cotton but also increased the demand for slavery & led to the removal of Indians from their land.

Answer 28

Cotton Gin

Question 29

He led a slave rebellion in where 60 slaves attacked & killed 55 white people. In fear of more slave revolts, Southern States began to pass harsh slave laws.

Answer 29

Nat Turner

Question 30

When people are MORE loyal to their local region (section) than they are to their nation

Answer 30

Sectionalism