Civil War Figures, Battles
Figure North/South Position Accomplishment
John Brown Abolitionist Civilian Martyr executed 1858
Battle Name Date State Outcome Leaders N/S
Ft. Sumter 4/12/1861 SC Confederate Anderson/ ?
W.U. # 29 What major event took place on april 12th 1861 and changed the United States forever? Where did this occur? Why did this happen?
Fort Sumter fired upon
Charleston , Southg Carolina Seceded Staes were taking over military installations within their boundaries from U.S. govt.
W.U. # 30
How and why was the South divided in two based on geography?
Deep or Lower \South 7 states
Upper south 4 states
W.U. # 31
Who made the statement “ A house divided against itself cannot stand “ I believe this government cannot endure permanantley half slave and half free “ When and what was this speech addressing?
Abraham Lincoln in 1858 convention called the House divided speech, He was saying that the country would be all slave or all free not half.
W.U. #28
What happened between 1830-1860 in the South to prevent slave owners worst fear , slave rebellion?
slave codes were strenghened
what led to slave owners fears?
example of Nat Turners rellion in 1831 set a precedent for slave owners to fear revollt.
Turner was a famous religious slave leader who taught himsellf to read and right
How did slaves get back at slave owners besides rebelling?
Run away
working slowly
pretending to be ill
breaking tools
setting fire to building
educate themselves
Presidents and Events 1789- 1869
President Party Key events
1789-1797 1
1797-1801 2
1801-1809 3
1809-1817 4
1817- 1825 5
1825- 1829 6
1829-1837 7
1837-1841 8
1841 9
President Party Key events
1841-1845 10
1845-1849 11
1849- 1850 12
1850-1853 13
1853-1857 14
1857-1861 15
1861-1865 16
1865-1869 17
W.U. # 27
This war included a famous battle in which Frontiersman Davy Crockett lost his life but eventually resulted in more Western land gains for the United States.
War with Mexico and the Battle of the Alamo.
W.U. # 21
What act passed in 1828 lowered in 1832 and finalizewd in 1833 caused the Nullification crisis.
A major conflict in 1828 finally settled in 1833 between states rights supporters in the South and Pro- federal govt supporters in the north was an argument over what issue?
Tariffs Act of on imports hurt
some southerners S.C. threatened to secede
South Caroliina passed the Nullification act
and settled when Jackson passed a force bill.
W.U.# 22
What major act was passed in 1830 and supported by Andrew Jackson that created opportunity for settlers western movement ?
Indian Remopval Act
W.U. # 23
What political party developed in the 1830’s to oppose the Democrats?
Whig Party
W.U. # 24
What major issue began to divide the United States in the mid 1800’s? Name the two ways and give examples of how it divided the country.
Slavery
Physically
Morally
W. U# 25
How did the Amistad case highlight the issue of slavery during the mid 1800’s? What movement did the Amistad case help to organize and intensify?
rights of free men vs slaves, property.
abolitionist
W.U. # 26
What unique event led to 100,000 migrants arriving in the Western states in the late 1840’s ?
California gold rush
Many asian immigrants, Mexicans ,Europeans, 50 % americans
Blue class day- study review and Quiz for Exam Friday
Gold class day- study review and Quiz for Exam Thursday
Gold Day - Study for Thursday exam, use Quiz and 12 Question Review
to prepare
Blue Day - Study for Friday Exam, Use Quiz and 12 Question Review
to prepare
Early 1800’s Review Name:
1. What famous expedition was authorized by President Jefferson as a scientific expedition in order to gather information about unexplored territory to the west of the Mississippi river? What were the explorer’s main objectives?
Name of trip:
Objectives:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. What two political parties were vying for power during the early 1800’s? How
Were their party platforms different?
3. What major land purchase paved the way for future expansion in the U.S. and
how did this effect domestic and foreign policy during this time period?
4. What major conflict erupted during the early 1800’s in the U.S. that was
Unpopular among a majority of U.S. citizens? What group was known to have pushed for War despite the people’s opposition?
5. List as many factors that lead to the “Era of good feelings” from 1815-1820.
a.
b.
c.
6. What two issues was the Missouri Compromise all about?
a.
b.
7. Define the Industrial Revolution and where did it emerge in the United States?
8. Why was the Industrial Revolution important in the United States?
(Think economically, socially and geographically)
9. What Doctrine stated that no European countries could claim land
in North or South America? What American interest was being protected?
a.
b.
10. What is sectionalism? When did it take place and why?
11. What major issue divided the country related to sectionalism?
12. How can we summarize the time period of the early 1800’s through 1820?
a period of _____________, ______________, and ________________.
Todd L. Day
dayt@portlandschools.org
W.U. # 10
What group was threatened by the Louisiana purchase and what did they
some in this group attempt to do inresponse?
Federalists from NewEngland, Secede-leave and form a NewEngland
Confereracy but needed an influential large state like New York, Aaron Burr
attempted to help this happen. (Burr lost gubenatorial election for Governor)
W.U. # 11
What act was passed in 1807 to prohibit trade with foreign countries and was aimed to punish Great Britian. What it successful?
Embargo Act of 1807, stop all trade w/ foreign countries. badly hurt U.S. States, North specifically. Repealed in 1809 by Congress.
W.U. # 12
What group allied and tried to stop American expansion into ther Great Lakes region and resulted the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811? Who were the leaders of these sides?
Native Americans and British in nCanada. Battle of Tippecanoe was an American victory.
Tecumsah was trying to build Native American nation support and was attacked by Williiam Henry Harrison while recruiting Indian nations of South to join the Confederacy.
W.U. # 13
This group of men pushed for War against Great Britain and were known by what nickname ? Where were they from? Who were their leaders?
War Hawks
John Calhoun, and Henry Clay west and South.
3/9 W.U. # 14
When and where did the1st signs of manufacturing begin allowing the Industrial Revolution first emerge in the U.S.? How did it effect the U.S. economy and event sped up the process becoming self-reliant?
In the New England states, MANUFACTURING early 1800’s allowed the U.S. to grow and expand economically and stop relying on foreign countries for products. Took off soon after war of 1812. Became self-Reliant
W.U. # 15
What tariff beagn in 1816 to protect American business that was controversial anmong two groups?
Tariff Act of 1816
Business in New ENgland liked Americans elsewhere disliked, South specifically.
best described as a time of:.
W.U. # 16
The time period immediately after the War of 1812 was known as what? Why dis this occur and when and why did it end?
1.) Politiacl differences had faded as the Federaluist party had all but disappered.
but many of its programs gainned support. tariff,aNBational bank,national programs.
2.) Monroe toured the nation and greeeted the people became very popular.
Ended by 1819-20 when regional differences and needs resurfaced.
W.U. # 17
What is sectionalism and when did it surface both plotivcallty and geographically in the United States?
Loyalty or a strong allegiance to one’s region. 1819-1820.
Issues such as slavery, federal funded programs, the bank and powers of state govermnment over Federal govt were at issue
Example is slavery issue
South valued states rights, slavery as labor
North valued free labor and industry, opposed slavery morally.
3/10 W.U. # 18
What compromise made in 1820 eased tension between pro-slavery and anti- slavery groups in the U.S.? How did this affect the country geographically?
Missouri Compromise of 1820 admitted Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slve state and also did’nt allow slavery north of the 36,30 parallel in the future.
Began a division of North and Southn on issue of slavery
W.U. #19
Discuss the late 1700’s and early 1800’s in the United States by
describing major events that shaped this time period.
Technology- industrial rev., mills
expansion- Loisiansa Purchase
invention- cotton gin, transportation improvements, canals,roads
W.U. # 20
What was the Monroe Doctrine and what was the president attempting to protect?
statement warning european powers to stay away from any further land claims in N, S America.
Expansion.
