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Erie Canal Completed
It was built from 1821-1825. It was a man made waterway that was used for trade. -
American Temperance Society founded
A movement that moved towards the drive to have no more consumption of alcohol. -
Sabbatarian Movement
Attempt by evangelicals to end mail service on Sundays, as part of
attempts to shut down all non-church activity on those days. -
New England Anti-Slavery Society Founded
Group that was for the abolition of slavery. One of the founders was the editor of "The Liberator", William Lloyd Garrison. -
Massachusetts School Board Established
The head of this board (Horace Mann) demanded that the state assume centralized control over schools in Massachusetts. -
World Anti-Slavery Convention (London)
They met for the first time at Exeter Hall in London, on 12–23 June 1840. It was organised by the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society -
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German/Irish Immigration Boom
Over 4.2 million immigrants came to America during this time. Many couldn't afford living conditions and lived in cramped tenements and were forced to take jobs building canals and railways. -
"Know Nothing" Party
Was party of American artisans who believed immigrants and slaves were taking jobs away from them.They were called the "Know Nothings" because when you asked them they would say, "I don't know nothing". -
Senenca Falls Convention
The first convention ever devoted to women’s suffrage, or voting rights.