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What political party was James Monroe a part of?

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James Monroe was a democratic republican

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What events was James Monroe a part of?

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  • He fought in the Washington’s Continental Army (American Revolution)
  • One of the people that negotiated with Napoleon for Louisiana Purchase
  • Was secretary of state of state for Madison
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When did the Era of Good Feelings start?

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1817

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What did James Monroe do after his inauguration in 1817?

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Took a goodwill tour of New England

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Who did the Era of Good Feelings not benefit?

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Federalists (why federalists?***) , Britain, Slaves, Indigenous Americans, and Women.

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What is the Monroe Doctrine?

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James Monroe gave an address (speech) to congress, describing foreign policy. Heavily influenced by secretary of state, John Quincy Adams.

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When was the Monroe Doctrine articulated?

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1823

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What were the U.S. concerns expressed in the Monroe Doctrine?

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  • Russia would take over more territory (had Alaska)
  • European nations recolonizing the Americas (countries surrounding the U.S.)
  • U.S. military isn’t strong enough
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What did the Monroe Doctrine state about foreign relations?

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  • That America is it’s own country
  • U.S. has control over South America, America is a sphere of influence
  • Maintaining neutrality.
  • Not allow Europeans to take control over our territory near us (even Dominican Republic).
  • Won’t interfere in other countries’ business, and they won’t interfere with us.
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What is the phrase/term “City Upon the Hill”?

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Derived from the bible, religious phrase, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” America is a shiny, pure example of an ideal country, everyone will follow us, and look at us as an example.

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What is the painting “American Progress” by John Gast depicting?

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This painting is showing westward expansion, how new technology, people, and industrialization is going to progress into the west part of North America.

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When was the Manifest Destiny coined?

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1845

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What is “Manifest Destiny”?

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Belief that U.S. was destined by God to expand it’s dominion, to spread across the entire North American continent.

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What is American exceptionalism?

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The belief that the United States is superior to other nations.

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During 1837, what is happening to the economy of the United States?

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The Panic of 1837: At the time, the most severe financial crisis and depression in American history, unemployment rates reached an all-time high.

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What happened in the Panic of 1837?

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The banks were giving out loans to Europe, who wasn’t returning them. People ran to banks to see if they have their money, which they didn’t. Banks have to be barred, even closed down, too many people scared for their money.

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What is Rugged Individualism?

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Indicates that an individual is self-reliant and independent from outside.

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Who was apart of the 1st wave of expansion?

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Hunters, Trappers (trapped animals for fur), Prospectors (miners)

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Why is it likely that hunters, trappers, and prospectors were a part of the 1st Wave?

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Necessary to start a society. All of them can live on their own.

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How can those in the 1st wave be seen as ‘rugged Individualists’?

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These people can be defined as ‘rugged individualists’ because they don’t need the government, politics, or society to provide for themselves.

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Who was apart of the 2nd wave of expansion?

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Cowboys
Ranchers
Cowtowns

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What do ranchers and cowboys need that would make it less possible to pack up and head west as fast as those in the first wave?

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Cowboys - mid 1800s
Ranchers → deal with cattle
Hard to transfer cows, animals, family, and all property.
Ranchers need roads, paths, living situations, food (all in the west).

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How can those in the 2nd wave also be seen as ‘rugged individualists’?

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Also living off their land, no laws, police, schools, and more. Everything you want, you need to get yourself.

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Who is apart of the 3rd wave of expansion?

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Farmers, families, towns, schools, churches.

25
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America in the 1790s:

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Only 13 colonies, after the revolutionary war, most people live in cities, urban centers, and ports.

26
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America in 1803:

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Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S.

27
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When did the Lewis and Clark Expedition occur?

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1804

28
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Who else is involved in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Sacagawea and York

29
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Why did the Lewis and Clark Expedition occur?

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Jefferson sent them to mark borders, look at plants and animals, and meeting new Native American tribes. Made cartography (where the land, river and mountains are)

30
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What did Sacagawea bring in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Sacagawea ended up being the better translator than her husband, who was hired to be the translator
Her presence and baby made natives treat the group better, because a woman in a group of men is a token.

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What did York bring in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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York, being a black slave, seen as special by Native Americans, never seen African Americans, thought he was god-like.

32
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What is the treaty between Spain and U.S. regarding Florida called?

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Adams Onis Treaty

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When did the Adams Onis Treaty occur?

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1819

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What was the purpose of this treaty?

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To set up friendly and peaceful relations with Spain, and the territory which Spain holds

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What does Article I of the Adams Onis Treaty mention?

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There will be peace between the U.S. and Spain.

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What does Article II of the Adams Onis Treaty mention?

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All territory on the eastward side of the Mississippi River (Florida) ceding to the U.S.

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What does Article III of the Adams Onis Treaty mention?

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Where the borders start and where they end.

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What does Article IV of the Adams Onis Treaty mention?

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Divide Florida up into counties, commissioner in each county, organizing into sections to later become organized as one big state.

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What does Article V of the Adams Onis Treaty mention?

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People have the right to religion, not be persecuted for it. (Spanish Catholics will not be mistreated). Also the right for free trade.

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What does Article VI of the Adams Onis Treaty mention?

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Same rights in the constitution for Floridians. Join the U.S. as soon as possible.

41
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Who predicts the map of the U.S. in 1816?

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Josh Melish

42
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What does the predicted map depict?

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  • Canada border, not yet discussed with Britain
  • West Coast is funky – awkward knowledge
  • No state lines in the West
43
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What year was the Missouri Compromise?

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1820

44
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What was the situation before the Missouri Compromise with the slave states?

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  • There was a balance in the country with 11 free states and 11 slave states.
  • The state of Missouri wanted to be admitted into the Union as a slave state which began a debate in Congress and the nation overall about the future of slavery.
  • Northerners argued that Congress could prohibit slavery
  • Southerners insisted on popular sovereignty which means the states should be able to determine this for themselves.
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What was the final decision of the Missouri Compromise?

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  • North of the 36’30” state line (seperates north and south)
    above line –>free state
    below line, slave state
    This is the end of popular sovereignty
    The South opposes this line rule, since not many countries in the south get to be a slave state (southwest→ Mexico).
    Promotes sectionalism
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Who proposed the Missouri Compromise?

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Henry Clay

47
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Population Density in 1860

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Most populated in East (mostly east of Louisiana territory)
Medium population in California, because of Gold Rush.

48
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Who is the president of the Homestead Act?

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Abraham Lincoln

49
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What did Abraham Lincoln say about the purpose of the government?

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To elevate the condition of men, to make life better.
To lift artificial burden from all shoulders
To give everyone a chance in the race in life

50
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Of all of those who attempted to become ‘homesteaders,’ ____ percent of them succeeded.

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40%

51
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Who was president during the Homestead Act?

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Abraham Lincoln

52
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What did Abraham Lincoln want to achieve with the Homestead Act?

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To elevate the condition of men, to make life better.
To lift artificial burden from all shoulders
To give everyone a chance in the race in life
Some burdens we are born with
Unfettered start (even playing field)

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Who was negatively impacted by the Homestead Act?

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Native Americans were negatively impacted by the Act because they were displaced from the lands they settled for generations.
Very powerful owners of factories in the east (Workers might leave)
Slave holding block in congress (Representing slave owners, gets equal land for everyone, plantation owners are used to having more land than others).

54
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Who helped Mormons move across the U.S. to gain religious freedom?

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1847 : Brigham Young moved the Mormons further west to Salt Lake City, Utah.

55
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Who completed the transcontintinental road?

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Laborers from Ireland and China did most of the work, laying down the roads.

56
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What was the travel time before and after the transcontinental road?

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Used to take 6 months, now a week.

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