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The Invention of the Cotton Gin
Ellie Whitney's creation of the cotton gin helped make the use of slaves in American much greater. The cotton gin made development and harvesting of cotton much easier and helped make cotton become one of America's greatest cash crops. -
The Second Great Awakening
The Second Great Awakening was a religious movement that caused for many people to go back to their churches and join new religious communities. Mormom churches, and baptist churches were many religious communities that the Second Great Awakening helped increase in population. -
The Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was an act signed by President Andrew Jackson which permitted for the resettlement of Native Americans from their territory in the East to territories of the West. This act directly caused the trail of tears which caused the death of hundreds Native Americans. -
The War Against Banks
The war against banks, or the "Bank War", was the actions of President Andrew Jackson fighting to end the federal bank of the United States. He used his veto power to help him and his ending of the federal bank can be a core cause of the panic of 1837. -
Establishment of the Pony Express
The creation of the pony express helped make communication in America much easier. It helped revolutionize America in a very distinct way. -
The Shaker Movement
The Shakers were a religious group who created a new form of society in America. In this society, everyone was created equal and treated equal. Sex was not allowed but this did not stop them from become one of the largest groups in America. They invented many things like the modern day broom.
