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Delaware
1st state to ratify the constitution, Had the first scheduled steam railroad in 1831, a battleship was commissioned in 1901. -
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is the first state of the fifty United States to list their web site URL on a license plate. 2nd state to ratify -
New Jersey
New Jersey has the most dense system of highways and railroads in the U.S. -
Georgia
4th state to ratify the constitution, Georgia Tech once beat Cumberland University 222 - 0 in a football game, about 9.85 million people in population. -
Connecticut
5th state to ratify the constitution. From 1703 to 1875, Connecticut had two capitals; sessions of the General Assembly met alternately in Hartford and New Haven. Since then, the capital has been Hartford. -
Massachusetts
The first U.S.Postal zip code in Massachusetts is 01001 at Agawam. -
Maryland
King Williams School opened in 1696 it was the first school in the United States. -
South Carolina
Chris Rock Comedian and actor is from South Carolina. -
New Hampshire
Of the thirteen original colonies, New Hampshire was the first to declare its independence from Mother England -- a full six months before the Declaration of Independence was signed. -
Virginia
Virginia was named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I. -
New York
11th state to ratify the counstation. -
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George Washington
He was regarded as the Father of the Nation and the Founder of American democracy. -
North Carolina
Whitewater Falls in Transylvania County is the highest waterfall in the eastern United States. -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest state in size in the United States. It covers an area of 1,214 square miles. Its distances North to South are 48 miles and East to West 37 miles. -
Vermont
Vermont was the first state admitted to the Union after the ratification of the Constitution. -
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Whiskey Rebellion
What happened-farmers resisted a tax on distilled spirits and then rebeled.
Significance?-Significance to the U.S. History showed that the government can suppress a rebellion . -
Kentucky
The town of Murray is home to the Boy Scouts of America Scouting Museum located on the campus of Murray State University. -
Dartmouth College v. Woodward,
Background-In 1769 the King of England granted a charter to Dartmouth College. This document spelled out the purpose of the school, set up the structure to govern it, and gave land to the college.Players- Chief Justice Marshall.Trial impacts- Historians believe that the decision greatly encouraged business investment and growth. Corporations are also chartered by states.
Outcome- By a 5-1 margin, the Court agreed with Dartmouth. -
Tennessee
The city of Kingston served as Tennessee's state capital for one day (September 21, 1807) as a result of treaties negotiated with the Cherokee Indians. The two-hour legislative session passed two resolutions and adjourned back to Knoxville. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
What was his message? Stay away from??? The didn't want the U.S to look like England. He wanted to stay away from alliances. -
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John Adams
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Alien and Sedition Acts
What happened? Alien and sedition acts were passed by the federalist congress in 1798 and signed into the law by president Adams. These laws included new powers to deport for foreigners as well as making it harder for new immigrants to vote.
Why were these laws passed? The alien and sedition acts were passed by congress in 1798 in preparation for an anticipation war with France. -
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Chief Justice John Marshall
Big cases- Marbury v. Madison(1803), fletcher v. Peck(1810), Mchulloch v. Maryland(1819, cohens v. Virginia(1821), Gibbons v. Ogden(1824)
What was his influence- he was part of the 3 branches and making them all have equal, especially the judicial branch -
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Thomas Jefferson
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he wrote the declaration of independence. -
Marbury v. Madison
Background
Marbury- argued that he was entitled to his commission and that the judicial act act of 1789 gave the supreme court of the United States original jurisdiction to issue a writ of mandamus
Madison- was sued by Marbury and asked the Supreme Court of the United States to issue a writ of mandamus, a court order that requires an official to perform or refrain from performing a certain duty
Players- John Marshall
Trial impacts- Marbury placed it squarely at the heart of the U.S. Governan -
Ohio
Ohio senator John Glenn became the oldest man to venture into outer space.On February 20, 1962 he was the first American to orbit the earth. In October of 1998 at age 77 he returned to the space program and traveled back into space. -
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Lewis & Clark
Who went?- Lewis and Clark expedition
Where did they go? Map/Image of their route?-on a 2 year journey to go to the great ocean. (Pacific Ocean) -
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Louisiana Purchase
Impact? Land Size, Cost, World impact (France =Gone from NA)
Impact: land size 828,000 square miles long, Cost:15 million dollars, the Louisiana purchase demonstrates Jefferson's ability to make pragmatic political decisions. -
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James Madison
One of his greatest accomplishments is that is the co author of the federalist papers -
Louisiana
Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV. -
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War of 1812
US vs Whom? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Iceland, it's North American colonies and its American Indian allies.
Result? Impact? War disappeared with the end of the war between Britain and France. And the destruction of the powers of tribes and American fears of native Americans. -
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Women’s Rights- She helped organize the first women's rights convention held in Seneca Falls on July 19 and 20. Over 300 people attended. Stanton drafted a Declaration of Sentiments, which she read at the convention. -
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln moved to Indiana when he was 7 years old. He lived most of his boyhood life in Spencer County with his parents Thomas and Nancy. -
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James Monroe
One of his greatest accomplishments is that Monroe's time in office was known as the "Era of Good Feelings" due to the lack of partisan politics. -
Mississippi
The first nuclear submarine built in the south was produced in Mississippi -
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Frederick Douglass
Role in Abolition- Frederick Douglass and the anti slavery movement. His role was to travel and deliver speeches, distribute pamphlets and get subscribers to the Liberator. -
Illinois
The world's first Skyscraper was built in Chicago -
Transcontinental Treaty
Impact/Outcome- Adams used the Jackson’s military action to present Spain with a demand to either control the inhabitants of East Florida or cede it to the United States. Minister Onís and Secretary Adams reached an agreement whereby Spain ceded East Florida to the United States and renounced all claim to West Florida. -
McCullouch v. Maryland,
Background-Throughout the early years of the Republic, the power of the Federal Government had continued to grow. By the second decade of the 19th century, cases pitting advocates of States' rights against those arguing for the supremacy of the National Government came frequently before the Court.
Players- Chief Justice John Marshall
Trial impacts-In McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I, Section -
Alabama
Alabama workers built the first rocket to put humans on the moon. -
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Susan Brownell Anthony
Dates- 1820 - Susan Brownell Anthony born on February 15 in Adams, Massachsetts, the second of 7 children.
1851- Susan B Anthony travels to Syracuse, N.Y., anti-slavery convention. She visits Amelia Bloomer, hears William Lloyd Garrison and George Thompson, and meets Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
1856 - Anthony becomes agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society.
1898 - The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony, A Story of the Evolut -
Missouri Compromise
Outcome?- Congress passed a bill granting Missouri statehood as a slave state under the condition that slavery was to be forever prohibited in the rest of the Louisiana Purchase north of the 36th parallel, which runs approximately along the southern border of Missouri.
Slavery impact- The Compromise resolved the conflict over the admission of Missouri by allowing that territory to become a slave state. -
Maine
Maine is the only state in the United States whose name has one syllable -
Missouri
Missouri is known as the "Show Me State". -
Monroe Doctrine
Who gave speech- James Monroe
What was the main message? The United States would remain neutral in European affairs and not get involved in European conflicts. European claims that they will stay out of the way. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
Background- As the American frontier moved west and settlers pushed beyond the Appalachians into the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys, the question of commercial development became very important.
Players- Chief John Marshall
Trial impacts- Public reaction to Gibbons v. Ogden was overwhelmingly positive. Within a month of Marshall's decision, twenty steamboats were operating in New York waters, many from other states.
Outcome- Chief Justice Marshall delivered the opinion of a unanimous (6-0) -
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John Quincy Adams
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he was the greatest ever Secretary of State but only a mediocre President. -
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Andrew Jackson
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he Faced down South Carolina during the Nullification Crisis when state politicians declared they had the right to nullify tariff legislation and any other Federal law that went against state interests. -
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Abolitionist Movement
What year did it begin?- 1829
What was it’s intention? Was an attempt to abolish slavery
Abolish what? slavery
Dates- 1830-1839
Leaders- William Lloyd Garrison, John Greenleaf Whittier, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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Nat Turner’s Rebellion
Basics- In 1831 a slave named Nat Turner led a rebellion in Southhampton County, Virginia. A religious leader and self-styled Baptist minister, Turner and a group of followers killed some sixty white men, women, and children on the night of August 21.
What happened to Nat? He was captured and enslaved. He and his men managed to killed 55 white southerners. -
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William Lloyd Garrison
The Liberator - Dates- The Liberator (1831-1865) was an abolitionist newspaper founded by William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp in 1831
Role in Slavery & Abolition- made quotes to support abolitionist
Goal of Liberator & Garrison?- goal was only to reduce the number of free blacks in the country and thus help preserve the institution of slavery. -
Horace Mann’s campaign for free compulsory public education.
What did he/his group want?- he/ they wanted education to be free for all students. -
Arkansas
Famous singer Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland Arkansas. -
Michigan
Detroit is known as the car capital of the world. -
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Martin Van Buren
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he Advocated lower tariffs and free trade to the pleasure of the South, and set up a system of bonds for the national debt. -
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Trail of Tears
Who was president?-Andrew Jackson
Basics of the story- In 1838 and 1839, as part of Andrew Jackson's Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. -
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William Henery Harison
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he had the shortest term yet with a term of 32 days. -
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John Tyler
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he Vetoed Whig bills to recreate a national bank on the grounds that states should have the right to refuse such an institution. -
Sojourner Truth
Life dates, On June 1, 1843 sojourner truth became a Methodist
Role in Abolition- she gave speeches on abolishing slavery
Basics of life
“Ain’t I a Woman?” - speech & date- 1851
Battle Creek, MI?- she moved to battle creek to give more speeches. -
Florida
Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States whose borders encompass two national parks. You can hike through pristine Everglades National Park or ride on glass-bottom boats across Biscayne National Park -
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James Polk
One of his greatest accomplishments is that After Thomas Jefferson, James K. Polk increased the size of the United States more than any other president through the acquisition of California and New Mexico as a result of the Mexican-American War. He also claimed Oregon Territory after a treaty with England. He was a key figure in Manifest Destiny. -
Manifest Destiny
What did this mean?- Manifest Destiny is a term for the attitude prevalent during the 19th century period of American expansion that the United States not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast.
Why significant? Important?- According to PBS.org, Manifest Destiny was significant to the expansion of the United States in the 19th century. It was the primary force that caused the United States to expand west across North America. To Americans, expansion offered self-advancement -
Texas
Texas is popularly known as The Lone Star State. -
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Mexican-American War
Why were we fighting?- because they wanted land
What were results- The war was primarily a territorial dispute caused by the United States' policy of manifest destiny. President Polk and the American citizens wanted to expand their nation by acquiring all of the land on the North American continent regardless of the native people already residing on the land.
What land was gained?- Texas -
Wisconsin
Wisconsin visitors and residents enjoy the state's 7,446 streams and rivers. End-to-end they'd stretch 26,767 miles. -
Iowa
Strawberry Point is the home of the world's largest strawberry. -
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Seneca Falls Resolution
What was the goal?- Its primary goal was to discuss the rights of women.
What were rights asked for?- in 1848 and into the future", according to Judith Wellman, a historian of the convention.
Declaration of Sentiments (what were the sentiments)- The Declaration of Sentiments, offered for the acceptance of the Convention, was then read by E. C. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Key players-The convention was organized by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, two abolitionists who met at the 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention in London.
What happened there-In July of 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott spearheaded the first women's rights convention in American history.
What is the significance? The first woman's rights -
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Zachary Taylor
One of his accomplishments is that He was not known for his education and he had no political background. He was elected solely on his reputation as a war hero. As such, his short time in office was not one full of major accomplishments. -
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Millard Fillmore
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he was in office for less than 3 years however his acceptance of,the compromise of 1850 averted the civil war for another eleven years. His support of the fugitive slave act caused Whig party to split In two and caused the downfall of his national political career. -
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Franklin Pierce
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he was president at a critical time in american history the country and as becoming more polarized into northern and southern interests. The issue of slavery became once again front and center with passage of the Kansas-Nebraska act. Obviously the nation was headed towards a confrontation and pierces March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865.actions did little to stop that downward slide. -
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Information of Underground Railroad- After Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery, she returned to slave-holding states many times to help other slaves escape. She led them safely to the northern free states and to Canada. It was very dangerous to be a runaway slave.
Key players?-Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Thomas Garrett, Williams still, Samuel Burris
Results- Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad
Tubman made 19 trips to Maryland and helped 300 people to freedom. During these dange -
Dred Scott vs Sandford
Background- By the mid-1850s, sectional conflict over the extension of slavery into the Western territories threatened to tear the nation apart.
Players- John Marshall, Andrew Jackson
Trial impacts- the Supreme Court ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court.
Outcome- The Court decided 7-2 in favor of the slave owner. Every justice submitted an individual opinion justifying his position, with Chief Justice Tane -
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James Buchanan
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he vetoed bills concerning the establishment of college thought that there were already enough educated mind in America. -
Minnesota
The Mall of America in Bloomington is the size of 78 football fields --- 9.5 million square feet. -
Oregon
Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state. -
John Brown and the armed resistance
Why was he upset? Because he wanted to start a liberation movement among enslaved African Americans in Harpers Ferry, Virginia
What happened?- he was found guilty and executed for killing slave owners.
Result?- he got hung -
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Abraham Lincoln
One of his greatest accomplishments is that he Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which began the process of freedom for America's slaves. The document also allowed black soldiers to fight for the Union.
