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Required non-slave states to assist in the return of escaped slaves.
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It was invented by Eli Whitney
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50 armed slaves around Richmond, they failed to gain control of the main road. The authorities were tipped off about the oncoming resistance. Causing him and 25 others to be executed.
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Several hundred, poorly trained, slaves marched on New Orleans. More than 60 died. The heads of the leaders were posted on poles along the Mississippi River as a warning.
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Erie Canal connected Lake Erie to New York. Took four years to complete. Was also the first artificial waterway.
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The drive against consuming alcohol. Founded by Evangelicals. At this time in history there was more Taverns than Churches, and Americans drank about 7 gallons of alcohol a year.
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Attempt to end mail services on Sundays, to shut down non-church activities on Sunday.
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Growing urbanization, The economy is better balanced between agriculture, manufacturing, and trade. Causing the use of slave labor to decrease.
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Killed His owner the first day, then killed 60 or more white people the next 2 days. He hid for two months before being found and executed.
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Immediatism: a moral commitment to end Slavery immediately
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Created to end Slavery and give Blacks equal rights to Whites, which caused him to lose popularity with many Northerners
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State assumed centralized control over schools
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4.2 million immigrants entered the United States
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Promoted the use of Marl, a Calcium rich seashell deposits. Neutralized the highly acidic and worn out soil
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The start of social and wealth classes like, Lower, Middle, and Upper class. Out of fear of losing their jobs, U.S. born artisans began to join these organizations. Giving birth to the "Know Nothing" party.
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Devoted to women's suffrage, and voting rights. A call for full female equality.
