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Second Great Awakening
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A protestant revival movement from 1790 to 1820 sought to change the beliefs and lifestyles of people. Industrial Revolution
Development of industries and factories.
Cotton gin (to separate cotton fibers from their seeds), Interchangable parts (if a part on something breaks, it can easily be replaced), and the Erie Canal (a 363 mile water route from New York City and the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Utopian communities: new age in human civilization -
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American System
occured during first half on 19th century
a system allowing America to be economically independent from Britain as a hope for more efficiency. The American System was promoted by Henry Clay, leader of Whig party and speaker of the house representatives, and secretary of state. -
Missouri Compromise
Congress passed a bill granting Missouri statehood as a slave state and Maine as a free state, under the condition that slavery is forever prohibited in the rest of the Louisiana Purchase north of the 36th parallel.
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Monroe Doctrine
A policy stating that European countries can not colonize in the western hemisphere. Proposed by President James Monroe -
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Jacksonian Democracy
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The political movement toward greater democracy for man represented by Andrew Jackson and his supporters.
Developed idea of nullification: a legal theory that a state has the right to invalidate any federal law which that state has deemed unconstitutional -
Tariff of Abominations
Passed by Congress, the Tariff of Abominations was designed to protect industry in the north because they were going out of buisness by low-priced, imported goods. -
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Abolition Movement
not actual dates
The Abolition Movement was the effort to end slavery in a nation that believed thatball men were created equal.
Important abolitionists:
Dorthea Dix- American activist who first creatrd insane asylums.
Nat Turmer- blave who led slave rebellion
William Lloyd Garrison- editor of the Abolitionists Newspaper, "The Liberator" -
Indian Removal Act
passed by Congress during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. The law allowed the president to negotiate with southern Indian tribes for their removal to federal territory west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their homelands. -
Wilmot Proviso
California, Utah, and New Mexico will be closed to slavery forever. -
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Women's Rights Movement
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Seneca Falls convention- the first women's rights convention to discuss social, civil, and religious rights of women
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California Gold Rush
Started on Janurary 24, 1848, and ended in 1855.
The Californi Gold Rush was the discovery of gold nuggest in San Francisco Valley. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
A treaty of peace, friendship, limits, and settlement, between the U.S. and Mexico. -
Compromise of 1850
annexing California as a free state and New Mexico and Utah decide by popular sovereignty. Proposed by Henry Clay. -
Gadsden Purchase
Treaty singed by James Gadsden to purchase a region located in present day southwestern Arizona and New Mexico. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
Opening land for settlement. Repealed Missouri Compromise. Introduced by Stephen Douglas -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The Battle of Fort Sumter took place in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina starting on April 12, 1861. There were 80 Union soldiers and 500 Confederate soldiers. This battle was seen as the start of the Civil War, because the first shots were fired here. This battle resulted in Confederate victory, and the only casualties were Union casualties when they evacuated. Fort Sumter was later restored by US Military. -
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Anaconda Plan
designed by winfield scott
to defeat south
adv diwn mississippi river to split south in 2
blocked southern (atlantic and gulf) ports
weakened confederacy
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First Battle of Bull Run
The first bsttle of Bull Run took place in Bull Run, Virginia. The battle began with both the Union (commanded by Irvin McDowell) and Confederate (commanded by Stonewall Jackson) forces starting off with 30,000 soldiers. During the battle, Lincoln replaced McDowell with McLellen. The first battle of Fort Sumter resulted in Confederate win and increased their moral. -
Battle of Shiloh
The battle of Shiloh took place from April 6-7, 1862 in Tennessee. Confederate general Johnston surprise attacked Union general Grant at Shiloh Church. During the battle, Johnston was shot in the leg and bled to death, and was replaced by general Beauregard, who then called a halt to the fighting. The south started with 40,335 soldiers and suffered 10,694 casualties. Then north started with 62,682 soldiers and suffered 13,047 casualties. This battle was considered a turning point in the war. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
The second bettle of Bull Run took place on August 28-30,1862. The Union started with 62,000 soldiers and the Confederates started with 50,000 soldiers. In this battle, Lee sent Jackson to attack Pope. -
Battle of Antedam
The Battle of Antedam occured on September 16-18, 1862, and went down as the bloddiest battle in the civil war. This battle was said to decide the fate of the war, and was when the North sank to its lowest point, and the South's moral rose. The battle ended in a draw even though the South suffered more casualties than the North did. -
Battle of Fredricksburg
The Battle of Fredricksburg took place on December 11-15, 1862, in between the Union and Confrderate capitals. The union (led by Ambrose E Burnside) suffered 12,653 casualties, while the Confederates (led by Robert E Lee) suffered 5,377 casualties, resulting in a Confederate win and moral boost. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
The Battle of Chancellorsville took place from April 30 through May 6 1863 in Chancellorsville,Virginia. General Robert E.Lee split his army in two. The southern Victory was diminished by the loss of Stonewall Jackson. -
Battle of Vicksburg (Siege of Vicksburg)
The Battle of VIcksburg took place from May 18 to July 9 in Mississippi. The North was commanded by Ulysses S Grant, with 77,000 soldiers, and the South was led by Hemberton, with 33,000 soldiers. Black soldiers fought on both sides. This battle resulted in Union victory. -
Battle of Petersburg
The battle of Petersburg took place from June 9, 1864 to March 25, 1865 during this battle, the soldiers dug trenches.
Union forces attacked Confederate supply routes; Grant sent troops to cut supply lines. Lee surrendered at appomattox court house. This battle was the final battle, and established the end of the war, and also, sparked the women's revolution. -
Battle of Atlanta
During the Battle of Atlanta, the south wanted to drive union away. This forced civilians of Atlanta to leave their homes, but ultimately led to Union victory. Atlanta was greatly damaged after the battle. This battle allowed Lincoln's reelection to happen. -
Sherman's March
Sherman's March took place from November 15 to December 21, from Atlanta to Savannah, GA.Sherman stole food and livestock, burned houses and people who tried to fight back, and destroyed railroads. This battle ended the civil war, and showed a true example of total war.
