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Mercantilism: An early economic philosophy which determines a country's power based on how much gold they own.
Impacts of Tobacco in Jamestown This crop grown in Jamestown resulted in expansion of territory and an economic boom in the town.
1619 Jamestown The year which slavery was first brought to the United States. The House of Burgesses was also formed this year in Jamestown.
Bacon's Rebellion Impacted Colonial frontier outside of Jamestown. Grievances form towards the government from lower classes, as they did not feel represented or protected, this rebellion burned Jamestown
First Great Awakening The first God-fearing movement in the colonies. Called for moral reform through puritanism in order to avoid damnation.
Proclamation of 1763 After French and Indian War this law was passed by Parliament regulating colonists affairs and where they could travel. Could not really be enforced.
Stamp Act This infamous act put a tax on stamps. Sparked outrage and the iconic phrase "no taxation without representation".
Shays Rebellion After the revolution, the debt crisis resulting from the Articles of Confederation starts a violent rebellion led by Daniel Shays against the government.
Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution. Spells out the rights of Americans.
Northwest Ordinance 1787 This ordinance declares that new “Northwest” states are legally equal to established states. Also declares that Slavery in new states is forbidden in Northwest territories.
Slavery in the Constitution Defenses and protections of slavery in the Constitution. Various laws keep slave states happy and maintain unity.
Federalist Ideology A political ideology calling for a more urbanized and trade based country. Mostly wealthy merchants make up this class. Notable members of this party include Hamilton, Washington, and James Madison.
Washington's Farewell Address The speech that Washington gave after he left office. Warns about the rise of factions and entanglement in foreign affairs.
Kentucky and Virginia Resolution Introduces the nullification process, in which states can nullify federal law if deemed unconstitutional.
Alien and Sedition Acts Passed under Adams Administration, increases length of time needed to spend in U.S. in order to gain citizenship and outlaws speech against U.S. policy.
Missouri Compromise With Louisiana’s purchase, slavery became a question again. This compromise stated that Missouri would be a slave state. And to maintain balance, Maine was declared a free state. 36-30 line shall forever be free
Monroe Doctrine This speech was designed by James Monroe as a way to deter European nations from interfering with the affairs of the New World. Fear of the loss of republicanism.
Marbury v. Madison In this landmark case the U.S. The Supreme Court rules the supremacy of the federal government. Also establishes the role of the Supreme Court to review the constitution.
Embargo Act of 1807 Due to increased tensions with England, this act was made which halted all exports in the United States. It was a massive failure, and crushed the economy.
Nationalism in the Early National Period During this period the U.S. was united by the federal government's supremacy, the industrial revolution, and recent war all brought unity.
Sectionalism in the Early National Period During this period the U.S. was separated by an economic depression, and economic differences. The north was more industrial while the south remained agricultural.
McCulloch v. Maryland In this landmark case, if a state were to run contrary or secede, the federal government reigns supreme, and the state cannot tax federal institutions.
Nullification Crisis This crisis resulted from the Tariff of Abominations/1828. Emerging classes (agricultural vs industrial). Tariff is detrimental to agricultural class. States leaders demand to violate the tariff State reigns supreme
Impact of the Cotton Gin This invention revolutionized production admit the Industrial Revolution. Was the start of a shift from artisans to factories.
William Lloyd Garrison This man wrote the anti-slavery paper “The Liberator”, led abolitionist movements in the U.S brings abolitionist movements to the northern white class.
Second Great Awakening The second religious revival in the U.S. Brought prison, abolitionist, suffrage, and mental health reforms. Millennialism - coming of Christ is immediate and so is judgement day. Society needs to be purified.
Seneca Falls Convention Relating to women’s suffrage movements. Abolitionist movements and women’s suffrage movements clashed. They had to pick and choose, abolition was prioritized over suffrage.
Motivations for the Mexican-American War Polk wants to gain California, provokes Mexico into war to take California from them. “American blood was shed on American soil”
Arguments about the Mexican American War Arguments against this war claimed that the war was territorial conquest to extend slave state powers. Lincoln publicly denounced war’s origins. “Civil Disobedience”
Popular Sovereignty Individual states can vote for the future of slavery in their states, undid Missouri compromise
Compromise of 1850 This compromise determined that California will be a free state, but the Fugitive Slave Act will be strengthened to balance it out.
Kansas Nebraska Act Citizens of Nebraska and Kansas can vote for or against slavery in their territories.
Dred Scott v. Stanford In this landmark case Dred Scott argues if he is free or not. “If I breathe free air aren't I a free man?” Slaves taken into free states are not free because slaves have no legal standing in court and they are private property that cannot be taken.
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