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1500 BCE
Aztecs (Caste System)
The Aztecs were people who ruled a large empire in central and southern Mexico. They had a caste system which separated and identified individuals as Nobles (pipiltin) , Commoners (macehualtin), and slaves . The Noble class consisted of high leveled people as in priests and lords. The Commoners had all the farmers, merchants and low - leveled priests. Of course last but not least they had the slaves which were forced to obey the higher class people. -
Period: 1500 BCE to 400 BCE
Aztecs (Caste System)
The Aztecs were people who ruled a large empire in central and southern Mexico. They had a caste system which separated and identified individuals as Nobles (pipiltin) , Commoners (macehualtin), and slaves . The Noble class consisted of high leveled people as in priests and lords. The Commoners had all the farmers, merchants and low - leveled priests. Of course last but not least they had the slaves which were forced to obey the higher class people. -
1200 BCE
Mesoamerica (Olmecs)
The Olmecs were a civilization in Mexico's Gulf coast, where they established a city on a river. The original name of the city is not known but the archaeologists call it San Lorenzo. The Olmecs are mostly known for the carved colossal heads they made. The colossal heads represent the Olmec rulers which have been founded in San Lorenzo. -
1200 BCE
Aztecs (Human Sacrifice)
Human Sacrifice is the act of killing one or more humans, which for the Aztecs was nothing new when they arrived to Mexico. Other cultures like the Purepechas and Toltecs also performed sacrifices. The Aztecs strongly believed human sacrifice was performed in honor of the gods. To repay their debt to the gods people sacrificed got sacrificed, Self- sacrifice was also quite common. -
Period: 1200 BCE to 400 BCE
Mesoamerica (Olmecs)
The Olmecs were a civilization in Mexico's Gulf coast, where they established a city on a river. The original name of the city is not known but the archaeologists call it San Lorenzo. The Olmecs are mostly known for the carved colossal heads they made. The colossal heads represent the Olmec rulers which have been founded in San Lorenzo. -
Period: 1200 BCE to 400 BCE
Aztects (Human Sacrifice)
Human Sacrifice is the act of killing one or more humans, which for the Aztecs was nothing new when they arrived to Mexico. Other cultures like the Purepechas and Toltecs also performed sacrifices. The Aztecs strongly believed human sacrifice was performed in honor of the gods. To repay their debt to the gods people sacrificed got sacrificed, Self- sacrifice was also quite common. -
753 BCE
Rome (Roman Law)
The Roman Law is a system established in ancient Rome. It covered many sides of the roman life as their punishment, sexuality, slavery etc. The Roman Law had three different branches. Civil law, Law of peoples and Natural Law. Which also covered the rights and obligations of the romans citizenship. The Civil law is the system most used today. -
Period: 753 BCE to 401
Rome (Roman Law)
The Roman Law is a system established in ancient Rome. It covered many sides of the roman life as their punishment, sexuality, slavery etc. The Roman Law had three different branches. Civil law, Law of peoples and Natural Law. Which also covered the rights and obligations of the romans citizenship. The Civil law is the system most used today. -
590 BCE
Dark Ages (Catholic Church)
The Catholic Church became organized involving a system with the pope taking control over the western world. It controlled religion, politics and education. The church was religiously sick and led to unpleasant corruptions. At one point Rome departed from the bible and engaged in real beliefs. -
Period: 590 BCE to 1517
Dark Ages (Catholic Church)
The Catholic Church became organized involving a system with the pope taking control over the western world. It controlled religion, politics and education. The church was religiously sick and led to unpleasant corruptions. At one point Rome departed from the bible and engaged in real beliefs. -
1347
The Black Death (Rats/Fleas)
The Black Death was a deadly contagious bacterial disease. It started in Central Asia and grew its way into the westward along the trade routes that brought rats and fleas toward different destinations back and forth. The plague included a fever, headaches, and vomiting. Lymph nodes would also occasionally occur in the area closest to where the bacteria entered the skin. -
Period: 1347 to 1351
The Black Death (Rats/Fleas)
The Black Death was a deadly contagious bacterial disease. It started in Central Asia and grew its way into the westward along the trade routes that brought rats and fleas toward different destinations back and forth. The plague included a fever, headaches, and vomiting. Lymph nodes would also occasionally occur in the area closest to where the bacteria entered the skin. -
1452
The Renaissance (Leonardo DaVinci)
Leonardo DaVinci was a painter, architect and inventor. He felt like he was mostly connected with science and nature. He was known as the "Renaissance man" because of his creativity and curiousness and he invented/painted many paintings during the renaissance. DaVinci painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper which he was most famous for. -
Period: 1452 to 1519
The Renaissance (Leonardo DaVinci)
Leonardo DaVinci was a painter, architect and inventor. He felt like he was mostly connected with science and nature. He was known as the "Renaissance man" because of his creativity and curiousness and he invented/painted many paintings during the renaissance. DaVinci painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper which he was most famous for. -
1492
Columbian Exchange (Diseases)
The Columbian Exchange had many diseases brought from the Old world to the New world. Smallpox and Measles were the most common diseases. Smallpox was a disease that most children obtained because of their weak immune system. Measles had flu like symptoms, the disease had no treatment. Both diseases spread easily to the Native Americans. -
Period: 1492 to
Columbian Exchange (Diseases)
The Columbian Exchange had many diseases brought from the Old world to the New world. Smallpox and Measles were the most common diseases. Smallpox was a disease that most children obtained because of their weak immune system. Measles had flu like symptoms, the disease had no treatment. Both diseases spread easily to the Native Americans. -
Triangular Trade
The Triangular Trade was a term indicating trade routes to three voyages. England to Africa, Africa to the Americas and The Americas back to England. All three of them had different categories. Raw materials like sugar and tobacco. Manufactured goods such as guns and cloths. Lastly slaves from West Africa. The Triangular Trade had imports and exports goods which they traded for so they wouldn't have to be bought or sold. -
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Triangular Trade
The Triangular Trade was a term indicating trade routes to three voyages. England to Africa, Africa to the Americas and The Americas back to England. All three of them had different categories. Raw materials like sugar and tobacco. Manufactured goods such as guns and cloths. Lastly slaves from West Africa. The Triangular Trade had imports and exports goods which they traded for so they wouldn't have to be bought or sold. -
Slavery (Middle Passage)
The Middle Passage was a crossing from Africa to the Americas. The ships had thousands of slaves in them taking them far from their homeland and into the Americas.The slaves came from different countries and different cultural groups. They were packed below the decks of the ships. People would be so closely packed that they could not get to the toilet buckets and some slaves even had to lay next to dead bodies because of the diseases they would catch. Over 1,000,000 died on the ships. -
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Slavery (Middle Passage)
The Middle Passage was a crossing from Africa to the Americas. The ships had thousands of slaves in them taking them far from their homeland and into the Americas.The slaves came from different countries and different cultural groups. They were packed below the decks of the ships. People would be so closely packed that they could not get to the toilet buckets and some slaves even had to lay next to dead bodies because of the diseases they would catch. Over 1,000,000 died on the ships. -
New England Colonies (Mayflower)
The Mayflower was a ship that set sail from Plymouth which was on the southern coast of England. It carried 102 passengers taking them to start a new life on the other side if the Atlantic. 40 of the 102 were pilgrims that hoped to establish a church in the New World. Occasionally the ship would carry wine and dry goods but this time it carried passengers. Meanwhile they were in the the Atlantic ocean a rough storm came and a sailor got seasick and had to get thrown overboard. -
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New England Colonies (Mayflower)
The Mayflower was a ship that set sail from Plymouth which was on the southern coast of England. It carried 102 passengers taking them to start a new life on the other side if the Atlantic. 40 of the 102 were pilgrims that hoped to establish a church in the New World. Occasionally the ship would carry wine and dry goods but this time it carried passengers. Meanwhile they were in the the Atlantic ocean a rough storm came and a sailor got seasick and had to get thrown overboard. -
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New England Colonies (Mayflower)
The Mayflower was a ship that set sail from Plymouth which was on the southern coast of England. It carried 102 passengers taking them to start a new life on the other side if the Atlantic. 40 of the 102 were pilgrims that hoped to establish a church in the New World. Occasionally the ship would carry wine and dry goods but this time it carried passengers. Meanwhile they were in the the Atlantic ocean a rough storm came and a sailor got seasick and had to get thrown overboard. -
Issues (Conflict with natives)
Powhatan went to houses and brought the English deer, turkeys,fish, fruits and other goods. He grabbed weapons and any tools available to kill any English settlers he found, killed 347 people which was a quarter of the English population in the Virginia colony. Once the English found Jamestown it's tobacco economy led to an expansion which provoked a violent reaction towards Powhatan's lands. At first they natives really enjoyed trading with the English until John smith began to demand food. -
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Issues (Conflicts with Natives)
Powhatan went to houses and brought the English deer, turkeys,fish, fruits and other goods. He grabbed weapons and any tools available to kill any English settlers he found, killed 347 people which was a quarter of the English population in the Virginia colony. Once the English found Jamestown it's tobacco economy led to an expansion which provoked a violent reaction towards Powhatan's lands. At first they natives really enjoyed trading with the English until John smith began to demand food. -
The Enlightenment (John Locke)
The Enlightenment was basically a philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe. John Locke was an English Philosopher. He pretty much laid all the groundwork for the enlightenment. His ideas were the most influential in the early Enlightenment thinkers because he questioned the knowledge so it made him and others spread new ideas. -
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The Enlightenment (John Locke)
The Enlightenment was basically a philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe. John Locke was an English Philosopher. He pretty much laid all the groundwork for the enlightenment. His ideas were the most influential in the early Enlightenment thinkers because he questioned the knowledge so it made him and others spread new ideas. -
Navigation Acts (Limiting of Foreign Trade)
The Navigation Acts was the trade between England and the colonies. The British Parliament which also became known as the Navigation Acts, determined that English ships would be the only ones to to bring goods to England and the North American colonies could only export their raw materials to England. This all prevented the colonies to trade with other European countries. Colonial manufacturers and merchants were the most negatively affected. -
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Navigation Acts (Limiting of Foreign Trade)
The Navigation Acts was the trade between England and the colonies. The British Parliament which also became known as the Navigation Acts, determined that English ships would be the only ones to to bring goods to England and the North American colonies could only export their raw materials to England. This all prevented the colonies to trade with other European countries. Colonial manufacturers and merchants were the most negatively affected. -
Glorious Revolution (English Bill of Rights)
The English Bill of Rights is an act that the Parliament of England passed on. It creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen,enhances the democratic election and supports freedom of speech. English Bill of rights also provided certain rights to the citizens of England from the power of the crown. Later on the Bill of Rights was added on by the Act of Settlement. -
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Glorious Revolution (English Bill of Rights)
The English Bill of Rights is an act that the Parliament of England passed on. It creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen,enhances the democratic election and supports freedom of speech. English Bill of rights also provided certain rights to the citizens of England from the power of the crown. Later on the Bill of Rights was added on by the Act of Settlement. -
Salem Witch Trials (Results)
The Salem Witch Trials took place in Massachusetts. More than 200 were accused of witchcraft which is belief in magical skills and abilities experienced on people or the "Devil's Magic". Apart the 200 people accused, 20 were executed. In the course of time the colony finally admitted the trials were an error and recompensed the families and those who were apart of it. -
Salem Witch Trials (Results)
The Salem Witch Trials took place in Massachusetts. More than 200 were accused of witchcraft which is belief in magical skills and abilities experienced on people or the "Devil's Magic". Apart the 200 people accused, 20 were executed. In the course of time the colony finally admitted the trials were an error and recompensed the families and those who were apart of it. -
Chesapeake Colonies (Tobacco)
In the Chesapeake colonies tobacco was one of the most famous cash crops. Tobacco was a very difficult crop that required the slaves a lot of work, experience and patience. Slaves planted, harvested, cured, and packaged tobacco which made them exhausted. The plantation owners were able to make money out of it by selling it to the Europeans and Africans. -
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Chesapeake Colonies (Tobacco)
In the Chesapeake colonies tobacco was one of the most famous cash crops. Tobacco was a very difficult crop that required the slaves a lot of work, experience and patience. Slaves planted, harvested, cured, and packaged tobacco which made them exhausted. The plantation owners were able to make money out of it by selling it to the Europeans and Africans. -
The Great Awakening (Johnathan Edwards)
The Great Awakening was used to revive religion in England and British colonies in America. Johnathan Edwards was one of the philosophers and ministers to revive the religion because he became worried that people had lost their focus on god. He thought people were getting distracted by the worldly goods so he decided to revive the religion. -
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The Great Awakening (Johnathan Edwards)
The Great Awakening was used to revive religion in England and British colonies in America. Johnathan Edwards was one of the philosophers and ministers to revive the religion because he became worried that people had lost their focus on god. He thought people were getting distracted by the worldly goods so he decided to revive the religion. -
The Enlightenment (Benjamin Franklin)
Benjamin Franklin became famous on both sides of the Atlantic as a printer, publisher and scientist. He represented the Enlightenment with his scientific experiments and with his concern for human welfare. -
Seven Years War/French and Indian War (Quebec)
The British achieved a victory under General Jame Wolfe when they went over the city of Quebec to defeat the French forces under Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. The battle lasted less than an hour and both generals died. Wolfe died during the battle and Montcalm died a day after the battle. -
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Seven Years War/French and Indian War (Quebec)
The British achieved a victory under General Jame Wolfe when they went over the city of Quebec to defeat the French forces under Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. The battle lasted less than an hour and both generals died. Wolfe died during the battle and Montcalm died a day after the battle. -
Boston Massacre (No Taxation Without Representation)
"No Taxation Without Representation" is a phrase mostly towards James Otis. Since the American colonists were being taxed by a British parliament to which they elected no representatives and became an anti-British slogan before the American Revolution. It summarized a grievance in the thirteen colonies. Which was one of the major causes of the American Revolution. -
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Boston Massacre (No Taxation Without Representation)
"No Taxation Without Representation" is a phrase mostly towards James Otis. Since the American colonists were being taxed by a British parliament to which they elected no representatives and became an anti-British slogan before the American Revolution. It summarized a grievance in the thirteen colonies. Which was one of the major causes of the American Revolution. -
Seven Years War/French and Indian War (Treaty of Paris 1763)
The Seven Years War ended with the signing Treaty of Paris 1763. In the treaty France lost all its claims to Canada and gave Louisiana to Spain, while the British got Florida and upper Canada. It strengthen the 13 American colonies by removing their European rivals to the north and the south. -
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The Seven Years War/French and Indian War (Treaty of Paris 1763)
The Seven Years War ended with the signing Treaty of Paris 1763. In the treaty France lost all its claims to Canada and gave Louisiana to Spain, while the British got Florida and upper Canada. It strengthen the 13 American colonies by removing their European rivals to the north and the south. -
Acts of Parliament (Stamp Act)
The Stamp Act was the act of a parliament of Great Britain that forced a tax on all paper documents in the colonies. The Stamp Act came at a time when the British empire was in major debt from the Seven Years War. Ten years later was when the Stamp Act strained relations with the colonies to the point where the colonists rose in armed rebellion against the British. -
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Acts of Parliament (Stamp Act)
The Stamp Act was the act of a parliament of Great Britain that forced a tax on all paper documents in the colonies. The Stamp Act came at a time when the British empire was in major debt from the Seven Years War. Ten years later was when the Stamp Act strained relations with the colonies to the point where the colonists rose in armed rebellion against the British. -
Acts of Parliament (Townshend Act)
The Townshend Act is a series of measures passed by the British Parliament which taxed goods imported to the American Colonies. Which were paper, paint ,lead, glass and tea. They saw it as abuse of power so the British sent troops to America to impose the unpopular new laws. -
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Acts of Parliament (Townshend Act)
The Townshend Act is a series of measures passed by the British Parliament which taxed goods imported to the American Colonies. Which were paper, paint ,lead, glass and tea. They saw it as abuse of power so the British sent troops to America to impose the unpopular new laws. -
Boston Tea Party (Drunk Indians)
The "Drunk Indians" were really the Sons of Liberty. They decided to disguise and pass themselves as the Mohawk Indians and throw the tea overboard into the water, but were very careful because if they got caught for what they were doing they would have a severe punishment. The Sons of Liberty were thoroughly drunk while the incident happened. -
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Boston Tea Party (Drunk Indians)
The "Drunk Indians" were really the Sons of Liberty. They decided to disguise and pass themselves as the Mohawk Indians and throw the tea overboard into the water, but were very careful because if they got caught for what they were doing they would have a severe punishment. The Sons of Liberty were thoroughly drunk while the incident happened. -
1st Colonial Congress ( Patrick Henry)
The First Colonial Congress was a meeting where representatives from the twelve of the thirteen colonies met. They met to consider options and to draw up a list of rights and grievances. When it was declined Patrick Henry considered that the congress needed to make or build up a new system of government apart from the Great Britain one. -
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1st Colonial Congress ( Patrick Henry)
The First Colonial Congress was a meeting where representatives from the twelve of the thirteen colonies met. They met to consider options and to draw up a list of rights and grievances. When it was declined Patrick Henry considered that the congress needed to make or build up a new system of government apart from the Great Britain one. -
Common Sense (Thomas Paine)
The "Common Sense" was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine which stated his arguments and advocating independence from Great Britain to the people in the thirteen colonies. He encouraged people in the colonies to fight for equal rights and for an equal government. The pamphlet attacked the monarchy because people hated it. -
Articles of Confederation (Debt)
The new government established that the Articles of Confederation had to pay off their dept after the fighting between the Americans and British ended. During the American Revolution congress accepted loans from France. The new U.S. government attempted to pay it to be in good conditions with the French. In order to pay they printed more money and secure loans. -
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Common Sense (Thomas Paine)
The "Common Sense" was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine which stated his arguments and advocating independence from Great Britain to the people in the thirteen colonies. He encouraged people in the colonies to fight for equal rights and for an equal government. The pamphlet attacked the monarchy because people hated it. -
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Articles of Confederation (Debt)
The new government established that the Articles of Confederation had to pay off their dept after the fighting between the Americans and British ended. During the American Revolution congress accepted loans from France. The new U.S. government attempted to pay it to be in good conditions with the French. In order to pay they printed more money and secure loans. -
Boston Tea Party (Olive Branch Petition)
The Olive Branch Petition was the only and final attempt to to avoid going to war with Britain. It declared its loyalty to the king, George III and hoped that he would help arrange a reconciliation and prevent even more conflicts than there already was against the colonies but four months later the King rejected the petition and declared rebellion. -
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Boston Tea Party (Olive Branch Petition)
The Olive Branch Petition was the only and final attempt to to avoid going to war with Britain. It declared its loyalty to the king, George III and hoped that he would help arrange a reconciliation and prevent even more conflicts than there already was against the colonies but four months later the King rejected the petition and declared rebellion. -
Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson)
Jefferson wanted to go back to Virginia to help write the state's constitution but the Continental Congress appointed him to a committee to draft for the Declaration of Independence. The committee assigned him to draw on Virginia's Declaration of rights, state and local calls for independence, and his own draft of a Virginia Constitution. Jefferson wrote a statement for colonists to have the right to rebel against the British government. It established that all men should have equal rights. -
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Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson)
Jefferson wanted to go back to Virginia to help write the state's constitution but the Continental Congress appointed him to a committee to draft for the Declaration of Independence. The committee assigned him to draw on Virginia's Declaration of rights, state and local calls for independence, and his own draft of a Virginia Constitution. Jefferson wrote a statement for colonists to have the right to rebel against the British government. It established that all men should have equal rights. -
Jackson Administration (Henry Clay)
Henry Clay was a statesman in the Unite States and the House of Representatives. Henry had always been one of Andrews major enemy or opponent. At one point Andrew's forces came together into the Whig Party and Clay was the leader. Clay was defeated and tried again but was unsuccessful. -
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Jackson Administration (Henry Clay)
Henry Clay was a statesman in the Unite States and the House of Representatives. Henry had always been one of Andrews major enemy or opponent. At one point Andrew's forces came together into the Whig Party and Clay was the leader. Clay was defeated and tried again but was unsuccessful. -
Election of 1840 (Martin Van Buren)
This was a presidential election where Van Buren was re-elected disinterestedly by the democrats. Van Buren had no vice presidential nominee. He was one of Andrew's favorites but lost easily against the Whig Party. He lost many elections and including the White House. -
Slavery (Martin Van Buren)
Once Martin Van Buren left office he disagreed with slavery and was against it. He retired and just watched how slavery took over the country and tore it apart. He still continued to argue against it but after completing his autobiography he passed away a year after the Civil War. -
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Election of 1840 (Martin Van Buren)
This was a presidential election where Van Buren was re-elected disinterestedly by the democrats. Van Buren had no vice presidential nominee. He was one of Andrew's favorites but lost easily against the Whig Party. He lost many elections and including the White House. -
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Slavery (Martin Van Buren)
Once Martin Van Buren left office he disagreed with slavery and was against it. He retired and just watched how slavery took over the country and tore it apart. He still continued to argue against it but after completing his autobiography he passed away a year after the Civil War. -
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The Great Debate (Federalists)
The Federalists were led by Alexander Hamilton. They were the first political party of the United States. They supported the constitution and government and convinced the states to ratify the document. James Madison who was also a federalist argued that there was no need for a Bill of Rights but eventually there was one and without it the Constitution may had never been ratified by the states. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was a revolt led by Daniel Shays. He was a farmer and soldier who fought at Bunker Hill. The Rebellion was a sequence of violent attacks towards courthouses and other government properties in Massachusetts. His followers goal was to prevent the trial, debt and shut down the court system. -
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Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was a revolt led by Daniel Shays. He was a farmer and soldier who fought at Bunker Hill. The Rebellion was a sequence of violent attacks towards courthouses and other government properties in Massachusetts. His followers goal was to prevent the trial, debt and shut down the court system. -
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. It qualified a government for the Northwest territory and allowed the other new states into the union from the territory. Made a Bill of Rights and it encouraged education and to forbade slavery, religious freedom and the benefit of trial by jury. -
The Great Debate (Federalists)
The Federalists were led by Alexander Hamilton. They were the first political party of the United States. They supported the constitution and government and convinced the states to ratify the document. James Madison who was also a federalist argued that there was no need for a Bill of Rights but eventually there was one and without it the Constitution may had never been ratified by the states. -
Three Branches (Judicial)
The Judicial part of the government includes the Supreme Court. This branch mainly has judges who interpret laws into the Constitution. The judges only deal with cases pertaining to the Constitution. It is the top of the court and no other court can challenge it. -
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Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. It qualified a government for the Northwest territory and allowed the other new states into the union from the territory. Made a Bill of Rights and it encouraged education and to forbade slavery, religious freedom and the benefit of trial by jury. -
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Three Branches (Judicial)
The Judicial part of the government includes the Supreme Court. This branch mainly has judges who interpret laws into the Constitution. The judges only deal with cases pertaining to the Constitution. It is the top of the court and no other court can challenge it. -
Constitutional Convention (Virginia Plan)
The Virginia Plan was written by James Madison. It was for large states, had two house legislatures, a single executive, all equal powers, a separate judiciary and representation was based of population. The plan made the outline for what would become the U.S. Constitution. -
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Constitutional Convention (Virginia Plan)
The Virginia Plan was written by James Madison. It was for large states, had two house legislatures, a single executive, all equal powers, a separate judiciary and representation was based of population. The plan made the outline for what would become the U.S. Constitution. -
Election of 1788 (George Washington)
The Election of 1788 was a presidential election where George Washington was elected president. Washington had proved to the Americans that he could be trusted to execute the new dangerous office and for that reason the Americans wanted him to become president which left John Adams for Vice President. -
Texas (David Burnett)
David Burnett was a politician with the Republic of Texas. He served as a temporary president and was second Vice President of Texas. When he was in Texas he was the one who ordered the government to retreat Harrisburg, started a journey towards the Runaway Scrape. -
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Election of 1788 (George Washington)
The Election of 1788 was a presidential election where George Washington was elected president. Washington had proved to the Americans that he could be trusted to execute the new dangerous office and for that reason the Americans wanted him to become president which left John Adams for Vice President. -
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Texas (David Burnett)
David Burnett was a politician with the Republic of Texas. He served as a temporary president and was second Vice President of Texas. When he was in Texas he was the one who ordered the government to retreat Harrisburg, started a journey towards the Runaway Scrape. -
Election of 1840 (John Tyler)
In this election John Tyler ran for the Vice Presidency on the Whig Party side. Later on the Whigs had a conflict with him and tried to impeach him but they were unsuccessful to do so. John Tyler served as the 10th President of the United States. -
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Election of 1840 (John Tyler)
In this election John Tyler ran for the Vice Presidency on the Whig Party side. Later on the Whigs had a conflict with him and tried to impeach him but they were unsuccessful to do so. John Tyler served as the 10th President of the United States. -
Whiskey Rebellion (First National Test)
The Whiskey Rebellion took place during the presidency of George Washington. It was a rebellion of farmers and distillers in Pennsylvania in disapproval over the whiskey tax law that the federal government made. George Washington believed that the federal government needed to remain strong. -
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Whiskey Rebellion (First National Test)
The Whiskey Rebellion took place during the presidency of George Washington. It was a rebellion of farmers and distillers in Pennsylvania in disapproval over the whiskey tax law that the federal government made. George Washington believed that the federal government needed to remain strong. -
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Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights are the first Ten Amendments in the United States Constitution. James Madison wrote the ten amendments which list threats for the governmental power in response to calls from several states for greater protection for individual liberties. The Bill of Rights was strongly effected by the Virginia Declaration of Rights written by George Mason. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights are the first Ten Amendments in the United States Constitution. James Madison wrote the ten amendments which list threats for the governmental power in response to calls from several states for greater protection for individual liberties. The Bill of Rights was strongly effected by the Virginia Declaration of Rights written by George Mason. -
Technological Benefits of War of 1812 (Cotton Gin)
The Cotton gin was a machine that would separate the seed from the short-staple cotton fiber which made it way quicker than the handpicking process. Eli Whitney was the on who started and invented the Cotton Gin. The Cotton Gin increased the amount of slaves because the cotton became profitable for the planters. -
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Technological Benefits of War of 1812 (Cotton Gin)
The Cotton gin was a machine that would separate the seed from the short-staple cotton fiber which made it way quicker than the handpicking process. Eli Whitney was the on who started and invented the Cotton Gin. The Cotton Gin increased the amount of slaves because the cotton became profitable for the planters. -
International Conflicts (Jay's Treaty)
Jay's Treaty was a treaty between the United States and Britain that avoided the war and resolved issues remaining. The Treaty was arranged by John Jay and he gained many of the American goals. Which included the withdraw from the British Army units from forts in the Northwest Territory that had refused to cease under the Paris Peace Treaty. -
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International Conflicts (Jay's Treaty)
Jay's Treaty was a treaty between the United States and Britain that avoided the war and resolved issues remaining. The Treaty was arranged by John Jay and he gained many of the American goals. Which included the withdraw from the British Army units from forts in the Northwest Territory that had refused to cease under the Paris Peace Treaty. -
Second Great Awakening (Education)
The Schools before the education reform were very small, only few areas had public schools and only provided some educational opportunities. The people who wanted the schools to become better wanted the children to become responsible citizens so they wanted a better educational system for them. Horace Mann was the one who led the common school movements. -
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Second Great Awakening (Education)
The Schools before the education reform were very small, only few areas had public schools and only provided some educational opportunities. The people who wanted the schools to become better wanted the children to become responsible citizens so they wanted a better educational system for them. Horace Mann was the one who led the common school movements. -
Adams Presidency (XYZ Affair)
The XYZ Affair was an incident between the United States and France that led to a war at sea. The United States and Britain signed Jay's Treaty. The French were angry by Jay's Treaty and believing it disobeyed earlier treaties between the U.S. and France. They went on to seize American merchant ships. -
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Adams Presidency (XYZ Affair)
The XYZ Affair was an incident between the United States and France that led to a war at sea. The United States and Britain signed Jay's Treaty. The French were angry by Jay's Treaty and believing it disobeyed earlier treaties between the U.S. and France. They went on to seize American merchant ships. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were four laws passed by the U.S Congress in the middle of the widespread fear that war with France was about to happen. The four laws prevented activities of foreign residents and limited freedom of speech and of the press. They are still debatable till this day. -
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Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were four laws passed by the U.S Congress in the middle of the widespread fear that war with France was about to happen. The four laws prevented activities of foreign residents and limited freedom of speech and of the press. They are still debatable till this day. -
Jefferson Administration (Louisiana Purchase)
The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the U.S and France in which Thomas Jefferson bought and brought into the United Sates about 828,000,000 square miles of territory from France. It doubled the size of the United States. Spain and France allied themselves and tried taking the Louisiana Purchase back behind the United States back by secretly signing a treaty. -
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Jefferson Administration (Louisiana Purchase)
The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the U.S and France in which Thomas Jefferson bought and brought into the United Sates about 828,000,000 square miles of territory from France. It doubled the size of the United States. Spain and France allied themselves and tried taking the Louisiana Purchase back behind the United States back by secretly signing a treaty. -
Election of 1800 (12th Amendment)
The 12th Amendment was based on the constitution providing the procedure for electing the President and Vice President. It established for electors to meet in their states and vote by ballot for President and Vice President they wanted. -
Hamilton vs. Burr (Loss of Federalists Ideas)
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton had been enemies for a long time but Burr found out that Hamilton had made some comments about him. When Burr tried addressing him about it by sending him a letter Hamilton said he did not remember. All of that led to a duel and Burr shot Hamilton leading him to death the following day. -
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Election of 1800 (12th Amendment)
The 12th Amendment was based on the constitution providing the procedure for electing the President and Vice President. It established for electors to meet in their states and vote by ballot for President and Vice President they wanted. -
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Hamilton vs. Burr (Loss of Federalists Ideas)
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton had been enemies for a long time but Burr found out that Hamilton had made some comments about him. When Burr tried addressing him about it by sending him a letter Hamilton said he did not remember. All of that led to a duel and Burr shot Hamilton leading him to death the following day. -
Changes in Transportation (Steamboat)
Robert Fulton invented the first successful steamboat. He had built other steamboats before but they were unsuccessful. The Steamboats were a strong impact in the Industrial Revolution. It transported goods that some products would not have been possible with the steamboat. The influence of the steamboat on the marketplace is in modern society. -
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Changes in Transportation (Steamboat)
Robert Fulton invented the first successful steamboat. He had built other steamboats before but they were unsuccessful. The Steamboats were a strong impact in the Industrial Revolution. It transported goods that some products would not have been possible with the steamboat. The influence of the steamboat on the marketplace is in modern society. -
Texas (William B Travis)
William B Travis was a teacher, lawyer and a soldier. Later on he became a colonel in the Texas Army. Travis decided to leave his unhappy marriage with his wife and son and went to Texas for the Texas Revolution. He was in command of the Texan forces in The Alamo, where he was killed with all of his men. -
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Texas (William B Travis)
William B Travis was a teacher, lawyer and a soldier. Later on he became a colonel in the Texas Army. Travis decided to leave his unhappy marriage with his wife and son and went to Texas for the Texas Revolution. He was in command of the Texan forces in The Alamo, where he was killed with all of his men. -
Manifest Destiny (Oregon Trail)
The Oregon Trail was a trail that American Pioneers had to travel by wagon from the Great Plains (Missouri) to find fertile land (Oregon City). Crossing rivers was probably the most dangerous thing the pioneers had to go trough. They passed through Missouri, Kansas,Nebraska, Wyoming and Idaho. Without this trail the pioneers would have taken longer and would have been slower to settle the American West. -
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Manifest Destiny (Oregon Trail)
The Oregon Trail was a trail that American Pioneers had to travel by wagon from the Great Plains (Missouri) to find fertile land (Oregon City). Crossing rivers was probably the most dangerous thing the pioneers had to go trough. They passed through Missouri, Kansas,Nebraska, Wyoming and Idaho. Without this trail the pioneers would have taken longer and would have been slower to settle the American West. -
War of 1812 (Star Spangled Banner)
The Star Spangled Banner was just a poem written by Francis Scott Key which was the United States national anthem. Later on its history began the morning of September 14, 1814 when Francis was watching the U.S soldiers who were in bombardment with the British Naval forces during the War of 1812. The large American flag was raised over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. -
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War of 1812 (Star Spangled Banner)
The Star Spangled Banner was just a poem written by Francis Scott Key which was the United States national anthem. Later on its history began the morning of September 14, 1814 when Francis was watching the U.S soldiers who were in bombardment with the British Naval forces during the War of 1812. The large American flag was raised over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. -
Transcendentalism (Frederick Douglas)
Transcendentalism is a social movement in reaction to rationalism. Even though Frederick didn't seem like the type of person that would be involved with Transcendentalists, he was. They believed in self-development. He stood not just for freedom but for intellectual and moral integrity in the pursuit of freedom. -
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Transcendentalism (Frederick Douglas)
Transcendentalism is a social movement in reaction to rationalism. Even though Frederick didn't seem like the type of person that would be involved with Transcendentalists, he was. They believed in self-development. He stood not just for freedom but for intellectual and moral integrity in the pursuit of freedom. -
Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1812 was one of the worst depressions in U.S. history. Economy went out of control and ended. Banks throughout the country failed. People were forced out of their homes and farms. Agriculture prices collapsed triggering widespread unemployment. All of the regions were affected and wealth did not return until 1824. -
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Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1812 was one of the worst depressions in U.S. history. Economy went out of control and ended. Banks throughout the country failed. People were forced out of their homes and farms. Agriculture prices collapsed triggering widespread unemployment. All of the regions were affected and wealth did not return until 1824. -
Missouri Compromise (36,30)
Congress invented a two part compromise which granted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. It drew an imaginary line West of Mississippi and North of the 36 degrees and 30 minutes latitude where slavery would not be allowed after 1820. All this was for slavery not to interfere with any other land except Missouri. -
Temperance Movement
The Temperance Movement was to encourage the movement against alcoholic beverages. The movement was mainly because the women had men who were alcoholics. Alcohol was the blame for severe health problems and crime. The movement really came into its own because of so many distilled beverages in modern times . -
Architecture (Greek Revival)
The Greek Revival was an architectural movement. The main reason for this style was the general intellectual preoccupation with the Greek Culture. Was based on the 5BC Greek temples that spread throughout Europe. -
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Missouri Compromise (36,30)
Congress invented a two part compromise which granted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. It drew an imaginary line West of Mississippi and North of the 36 degrees and 30 minutes latitude where slavery would not be allowed after 1820. All this was for slavery not to interfere with any other land except Missouri. -
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Temperance Movement
The Temperance Movement was to encourage the movement against alcoholic beverages. The movement was mainly because the women had men who were alcoholics. Alcohol was the blame for severe health problems and crime. The movement really came into its own because of so many distilled beverages in modern times . -
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Architecture (Greek Revival)
The Greek Revival was an architectural movement. The main reason for this style was the general intellectual preoccupation with the Greek Culture. Was based on the 5BC Greek temples that spread throughout Europe. -
Neutral States (Missouri)
The Missouri Territory came to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Missouri became the 24th state but before it did compromises had to be made to keep a balance between the Unions. Missouri had entered the Union as a slave state but yet it was one of the best deals the United States had ever made. -
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Neutral States (Missouri)
The Missouri Territory came to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Missouri became the 24th state but before it did compromises had to be made to keep a balance between the Unions. Missouri had entered the Union as a slave state but yet it was one of the best deals the United States had ever made. -
Mexican American War (Ulysses S. Grant)
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the U.S. He led the Union Army to victory during the American Civil War. His passion was to defend African-Americans and Native Americans rights which was partly inspires by his close relationship with Mexico. He called the Mexican American War the "most evil war" because the United States took one-third of Mexicans territory. -
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Mexican American War (Ulysses S. Grant)
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the U.S. He led the Union Army to victory during the American Civil War. His passion was to defend African-Americans and Native Americans rights which was partly inspires by his close relationship with Mexico. He called the Mexican American War the "most evil war" because the United States took one-third of Mexicans territory. -
Monroe Doctrine (U.S role in the Western Hemisphere)
The Monroe Doctrine was a U.S. system towards the Western Hemisphere. Which was delivered to Congress by President James Monroe. The doctrine warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate anymore colonization or puppet monarchs. The United States promised to stay out of the Europeans business and for the Europeans to stay out of the Western Hemisphere business. -
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Monroe Doctrine (U.S role in the Western Hemisphere)
The Monroe Doctrine was a U.S. system towards the Western Hemisphere. Which was delivered to Congress by President James Monroe. The doctrine warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate anymore colonization or puppet monarchs. The United States promised to stay out of the Europeans business and for the Europeans to stay out of the Western Hemisphere business. -
Election of 1824 (Corrupt Bargain)
The Corrupt Bargain was an election and was decided in the house of representatives. John Quincy Adams won and Andrew Jackson had lost even though he made more popular votes the electoral votes didn't have the majority of votes. When Adams won he immediately chose Henry Clay as his secretary of state. Andrew quickly called it the "Corrupt Bargain". His supporters symbolized it as the corrupt system because they made there own interests without the say of the people. -
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Election of 1824 (Corrupt Bargain)
The Corrupt Bargain was an election and was decided in the house of representatives. John Quincy Adams won and Andrew Jackson had lost even though he made more popular votes the electoral votes didn't have the majority of votes. When Adams won he immediately chose Henry Clay as his secretary of state. Andrew quickly called it the "Corrupt Bargain". His supporters symbolized it as the corrupt system because they made there own interests without the say of the people. -
Leaders (George Pickett, South)
George Pickett was a U.S. military officer and later on became major general during the Civil War. George Pickett resigned from the army shortly after Virginia seceded from the Union. He earned himself a promotion and served as a brigade commander at Battles of Seven Pines during the Civil War where he got wounded. -
Changes in Communication (Telegraph)
The Telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse. The telegraph was for long distance communication. It worked by electrical signals over a wire laid between stations. Samuel also invented a code that assigned a line of dots across the telegraph lines. -
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Changes in Communication (Telegraph)
The Telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse. The telegraph was for long distance communication. It worked by electrical signals over a wire laid between stations. Samuel also invented a code that assigned a line of dots across the telegraph lines. -
Election of 1832 (2nd Bank of the United States)
The Election of 1832 was a presidential election known for being the first in which candidates would be chosen by the national nominating conventions and was respected. Andrew Jackson (democratic) defeated Henry Clay (republican). It also included a third party; the Anti-Masons. -
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Election of 1832 (2nd Bank of the United States)
The Election of 1832 was a presidential election known for being the first in which candidates would be chosen by the national nominating conventions and was respected. Andrew Jackson (democratic) defeated Henry Clay (republican). It also included a third party; the Anti-Masons. -
Election of 1836 (Whig Party)
The Whig Party was a political party who was against Andrew Jackson, they were completely against the democrats.The leader of the Whig party was Henry Clay. During the years the party managed to gain support and hold its own presidential election. At some point they helped form the new Republican Party. -
Suffrage (New York Female Reform Society)
This Suffrage was giving women the right to vote rather than a privilege. Their votes would not be denied just because of their account of sex. The Female Reform Society was built for the purpose of preventing female prostitution. The leader of the reform was Lydia A. Finney. -
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Election of 1836 (Whig Party)
The Whig Party was a political party who was against Andrew Jackson, they were completely against the democrats.The leader of the Whig party was Henry Clay. During the years the party managed to gain support and hold its own presidential election. At some point they helped form the new Republican Party. -
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Suffrage (New York Female Reform Society)
This Suffrage was giving women the right to vote rather than a privilege. Their votes would not be denied just because of their account of sex. The Female Reform Society was built for the purpose of preventing female prostitution. The leader of the reform was Lydia A. Finney. -
Changes in Agriculture (Iron Plow)
The Iron Plow was invented by John Deere. It allowed farmers to prepare crops more well organized because the smooth texture of the blade would not allow the soil to stick. The Iron Plow had a major impact on economy that it benefited the farmers. -
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Changes in Agriculture (Iron Plow)
The Iron Plow was invented by John Deere. It allowed farmers to prepare crops more well organized because the smooth texture of the blade would not allow the soil to stick. The Iron Plow had a major impact on economy that it benefited the farmers. -
Jackson Administration (Trail of Tears)
The Trail of Tears was when the Cherokee nation was forced to leave there homes in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina and Florida. They were forced to leave because white settlers wanted to grow cotton on their land so the government forced them to evacuate and walk thousands of miles across the Mississippi River. Many people died on there way their, it was a deadly journey. -
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Jackson Administration (Trail of Tears)
The Trail of Tears was when the Cherokee nation was forced to leave there homes in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina and Florida. They were forced to leave because white settlers wanted to grow cotton on their land so the government forced them to evacuate and walk thousands of miles across the Mississippi River. Many people died on there way their, it was a deadly journey. -
Western Frontiers (Native Americans)
The West was settled in by the large group of Native Americans who lived through out the region. They developed many adaptations to the American West. After the Spaniards introduced the horses the Native Americans started becoming hunters and warriors. Then the bison provided them with food, clothes and materials. White settlers wanted to take over the land which led to wars with the U.S military that the Indians usually lost. -
Slavery (Popular Sovereignty)
Lewis Cass invented Popular Sovereignty, which was the authority to let the people of the territories decide if slavery should be allowed. It was the perfect idea but they didn't know if the would vote with direct honesty or indirectly. There was many things that they weren't sure of if Popular Sovereignty would be scheduled. -
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Western Frontiers (Native Americans)
The West was settled in by the large group of Native Americans who lived through out the region. They developed many adaptations to the American West. After the Spaniards introduced the horses the Native Americans started becoming hunters and warriors. Then the bison provided them with food, clothes and materials. White settlers wanted to take over the land which led to wars with the U.S military that the Indians usually lost. -
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Slavery (Popular Sovereignty)
Lewis Cass invented Popular Sovereignty, which was the authority to let the people of the territories decide if slavery should be allowed. It was the perfect idea but they didn't know if the would vote with direct honesty or indirectly. There was many things that they weren't sure of if Popular Sovereignty would be scheduled. -
Leaders (Winfield Scott, North)
Winfield Scott was one of the most important American military men. He wrote the military bylaws that set standards for every soldiers life. He had a big impact on the highest integrity of the army during his fifty-three years of service. Although he had flaws, his military ability was never questioned and he continued his rise for any other war he was in. -
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Leaders (Winfield Scott, North)
Winfield Scott was one of the most important American military men. He wrote the military bylaws that set standards for every soldiers life. He had a big impact on the highest integrity of the army during his fifty-three years of service. Although he had flaws, his military ability was never questioned and he continued his rise for any other war he was in. -
California Gold Rush (Mass Migration)
The California Gold Rush was the largest group that moved from one place to another. About 300,000 people moved to California. Once James W. Marshall found gold on his land the news started spreading around and people started going towards California. People from Oregon, Hawaii and Latin American were the first to arrive to California and then it was Europe, Australia and China and were called the "forty-niners" because they went during 1849. -
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California Gold Rush (Mass Migration)
The California Gold Rush was the largest group that moved from one place to another. About 300,000 people moved to California. Once James W. Marshall found gold on his land the news started spreading around and people started going towards California. People from Oregon, Hawaii and Latin American were the first to arrive to California and then it was Europe, Australia and China and were called the "forty-niners" because they went during 1849. -
Slavery (Compromise of 1850)
Henry Clay which was a Senator decided to establish a series to seek between the North and the South. With the Compromise of 1850 the Fugitive Slave Act and the Slave Trade were also adapted. Henry Clay had to leave between the voting for the compromise because of his sickness but Stephen Douglas took his place and worked to end the fight. -
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Slavery (Compromise of 1850)
Henry Clay which was a Senator decided to establish a series to seek between the North and the South. With the Compromise of 1850 the Fugitive Slave Act and the Slave Trade were also adapted. Henry Clay had to leave between the voting for the compromise because of his sickness but Stephen Douglas took his place and worked to end the fight. -
Election of 1852 (End of Whig Party)
The Election of 1852 was the end of the Whig party. The nation became divided over slavery and a new Republican Party formed to keep slavery away from the south. The Republican Party also attracted anti-slavery Democrats, it took away many Whigs that the Whig Party was killed. The last year they had a presidential candidate was in 1856. -
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Election of 1852 (End of Whig Party)
The Election of 1852 was the end of the Whig party. The nation became divided over slavery and a new Republican Party formed to keep slavery away from the south. The Republican Party also attracted anti-slavery Democrats, it took away many Whigs that the Whig Party was killed. The last year they had a presidential candidate was in 1856. -
Republican Party (Anti-Slavery)
The Republican Party in 1850s were anti-slave leaders. It included the Whig Party and the Free-Soil Party. They joined forces to prevent the expansion of slavery into the Kansas and Nebraska territories. Then recommended to form a new party. -
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Republican Party (Anti-Slavery)
The Republican Party in 1850s were anti-slave leaders. It included the Whig Party and the Free-Soil Party. They joined forces to prevent the expansion of slavery into the Kansas and Nebraska territories. Then recommended to form a new party. -
Kansas Nebraska Act (36,30)
Kansas Nebraska Act allowed people to decide whether to allow slavery within their borders or not. Congress invented a two part compromise which granted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. It drew an imaginary line West of Mississippi and North of the 36 degrees and 30 minutes latitude where slavery would not be allowed after 1820. All this was for slavery not to interfere with any other land except Missouri. -
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Kansas Nebraska Act (36,30)
Kansas Nebraska Act allowed people to decide whether to allow slavery within their borders or not. Congress invented a two part compromise which granted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. It drew an imaginary line West of Mississippi and North of the 36 degrees and 30 minutes latitude where slavery would not be allowed after 1820. All this was for slavery not to interfere with any other land except Missouri. -
Slavery (Upper South)
The Upper South included Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. They raised many of the slaves and moved them west into the deeper south to work the growing cotton plantations. Slaves suffered physical abuse because the government allowed it . -
Slavery (Lower South)
The Lower South contained Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. Slavery had existed in the lower South since the first European settlements. Slavery first started in the part of South Carolina. They experienced a massive slave revolt. Which made them invent a slave code. -
Election of 1860 (Abraham Lincoln)
The Election of 1860 was an election where the republican, Abraham Lincoln became president. This election was the most crucial presidential election, it set Abraham Lincoln against the Democratic party with nominee Stephen Douglas. The main problem of the election was slavery and states rights. Lincoln won and became the 16th president. -
South (Military Leadership)
The Military Leadership was influenced by a military education and command experience. Not all leaders had a formal military training but some academy's created small groups of professional officers who understood military science of the conduct in the American Civil War. -
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Slavery (Upper South)
The Upper South included Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. They raised many of the slaves and moved them west into the deeper south to work the growing cotton plantations. Slaves suffered physical abuse because the government allowed it . -
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Slavery (Lower South)
The Lower South contained Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. Slavery had existed in the lower South since the first European settlements. Slavery first started in the part of South Carolina. They experienced a massive slave revolt. Which made them invent a slave code. -
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Election of 1860 (Abraham Lincoln)
The Election of 1860 was an election where the republican, Abraham Lincoln became president. This election was the most crucial presidential election, it set Abraham Lincoln against the Democratic party with nominee Stephen Douglas. The main problem of the election was slavery and states rights. Lincoln won and became the 16th president. -
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South (Military Leadership)
The Military Leadership was influenced by a military education and command experience. Not all leaders had a formal military training but some academy's created small groups of professional officers who understood military science of the conduct in the American Civil War. -
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Leaders (George Pickett, South)
George Pickett was a U.S. military officer and later on became major general during the Civil War. George Pickett resigned from the army shortly after Virginia seceded from the Union. He earned himself a promotion and served as a brigade commander at Battles of Seven Pines during the Civil War where he got wounded. -
Confederate States of America (Fort Sumter)
The Confederate Sates of America were seven states that seceded. Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and South Carolina met in Montgomery. The civil war begins in Fort Sumter, Abraham Lincoln tries to get supplies for his union troops at Fort Sumter and the Confederate Forces fire shots the fort making the Union Troops surrender, starting the Civil War. -
North (Population)
In the beginning of the war the north had 22 million people combined. Between the battles the population decreased because of all the people dying during the battles. -
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Confederate States of America (Fort Sumter)
The Confederate Sates of America were seven states that seceded. Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and South Carolina met in Montgomery. The civil war begins in Fort Sumter, Abraham Lincoln tries to get supplies for his union troops at Fort Sumter and the Confederate Forces fire shots the fort making the Union Troops surrender, starting the Civil War. -
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The War (Vicksburg)
The Union carried on a campaign to take the confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Siege of Vicksburg split the confederacy to prove to Ulysses S. Grant that one of the most successful campaigns of the war was Vicksburg. Grant failed his first attempt to take Vicksburg in the Winter but tried again in the Spring and was successful. -
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The War (Vicksburg)
The Union carried on a campaign to take the confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Siege of Vicksburg split the confederacy to prove to Ulysses S. Grant that one of the most successful campaigns of the war was Vicksburg. Grant failed his first attempt to take Vicksburg in the Winter but tried again in the Spring and was successful. -
Plans (Lincoln's 10% Plan)
Lincoln's attempt was to unify the North and the South after the American Civil War. The 10% Plan was to offer pardons to Confederate states if they would support the Constitution and the Union. Once the southern part of the union raised 10% of the voters the state would be readmitted. -
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Plans (Lincoln's 10% Plan)
Lincoln's attempt was to unify the North and the South after the American Civil War. The 10% Plan was to offer pardons to Confederate states if they would support the Constitution and the Union. Once the southern part of the union raised 10% of the voters the state would be readmitted. -
Slavery (Abolitionist)
The Abolitionist movement was the movement end slavery, to end African and Indian slave trade and let the slaves be free. It was also the end of racial discrimination and segregation. The movement became really famous in Northern churches and politics which leaded to the regional strong hostility. -
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Slavery (Abolitionist)
The Abolitionist movement was the movement end slavery, to end African and Indian slave trade and let the slaves be free. It was also the end of racial discrimination and segregation. The movement became really famous in Northern churches and politics which leaded to the regional strong hostility. -
Immigration (Rural)
People in many sides of the world wanted to leave there homes and immigrate to the United States. The reason being crop failures, land and job shortages, rising taxes and a shortage of food. Many thought of the United States as the land of economic opportunity that's why so many people wanted to migrate there. -
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Immigration (Rural)
People in many sides of the world wanted to leave there homes and immigrate to the United States. The reason being crop failures, land and job shortages, rising taxes and a shortage of food. Many thought of the United States as the land of economic opportunity that's why so many people wanted to migrate there. -
Scandals (Whiskey Ring Scandals)
The Whiskey Ring was a group of distillers who obtained the national government of liquor taxes. It began in St.Louis but was also organized in in Chicago. -
The New South (Sharecroppers)
Sharecropping was a way where poor farmers both white and black earned a living from a land owned by someone else. It became distributed all over the South as a response to economic violence caused by the end of slavery during and after Reconstruction. -
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Scandals (Whiskey Ring Scandals)
The Whiskey Ring was a group of distillers who obtained the national government of liquor taxes. It began in St.Louis but was also organized in in Chicago. -
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The New South (Sharecroppers)
Sharecropping was a way where poor farmers both white and black earned a living from a land owned by someone else. It became distributed all over the South as a response to economic violence caused by the end of slavery during and after Reconstruction. -
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Election of 1876 (Samuel Tilden)
The Election of 1876 was an election where Republicans nominated Rutherford B. Hayes as the governor of Ohio while the Democrats elected Samuel J. Tilden, the governor of New York. Tilden 184 votes out of 185 and had the most popular votes by 250,000. -
Election of 1876 (Samuel Tilden)
The Election of 1876 was an election where Republicans nominated Rutherford B. Hayes as the governor of Ohio while the Democrats elected Samuel J. Tilden, the governor of New York. Tilden 184 votes out of 185 and had the most popular votes by 250,000. -
Women at Work (Clara Barton)
Clara Barton was the founder of the Red Cross and led it for the first 23 years. She risked her life to bring supplies to the soldiers and in the field during the Civil War. She opened paths to new fields of volunteer services. -
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Women at Work (Clara Barton)
Clara Barton was the founder of the Red Cross and led it for the first 23 years. She risked her life to bring supplies to the soldiers and in the field during the Civil War. She opened paths to new fields of volunteer services. -
Former Slaves (Jim Crow Poll Taxes)
The taxes only emerged in some of the states, not all. After extending the right to vote to all races Jim Crow decided to prevent black men to vote legally and eventually excluded black men from everything. The poll taxes required for citizens to pay a fee to register to vote. It kept many African Americans and poor whites from voting. -
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Former Slaves (Jim Crow Poll Taxes)
The taxes only emerged in some of the states, not all. After extending the right to vote to all races Jim Crow decided to prevent black men to vote legally and eventually excluded black men from everything. The poll taxes required for citizens to pay a fee to register to vote. It kept many African Americans and poor whites from voting.
