Vocab Unit 3A Flashcards
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Sectional leader of the south.
John C. Calhoun
These people came to America after the democratic revolutions of 1848, typically had money & education.
The Germans
Slave from VA that led group of slaves to kill their slaves holders and families. It is the most violent rebellion in American history with almost 160 Blacks & 65 Whites killed.
Nat Turner
This man invented the Steamship.
Robert Fulton
This Compromise in 1820 divided America up into free vs. slave states. It marked the end of the era of good feelings.
Missouri Compromise
A pioneer who explored the Louisiana territory from 1805-1807. He explored Colorado, New Mexico, & Mississippi and set up the portal to allow people to migrate west.
Zebulon Pike
Principal author of the Constitution, co-author of The Federalist Papers, and fourth president of the United States.
James Madison
Loyalty to one’s own region or section of the country. The opposite of Nationalism in the 1820’s.
Sectionalism
A National economic plan by Senator Clay after the war of 1812. Asked for high tariffs, Bank of US & internal infrastructure.
American Plan
It was passed by the Federalist congress, allowing President Adams to stay up until midnight appointing new federal judges across the nation. It allowed the Federalists to still maintain power in the nation after they were a minority party in congress.
Judiciary Act of 1801
It involved a U.S. frigate that was boarded by a British sailors who seized four alleged deserters and forced them to serve on British ships.
The Chesapeake Incident
Federalist Chief Justice of the Supreme court. He reigned for more than 30 years.
John Marshall
At this convention, the Federalists talked openly about secession in response to the war of 1812. It caused the death of their party.
Hartford Convention
Tied with Jefferson in the presidential race, but Jefferson won the run off. He killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel and was tried and acquitted for treason.
Aaron Burr
Widely used term for slavery in the South. Its use in the first half of the 19th century reflected a growing division between the North, where slavery was gradually abolished, and the South, where slavery became increasingly entrenched.
Peculiar Institution
A Democratic-Republican who believed that the future of the U.S. would lie in the hands of farmers. During his presidency, the Louisiana Purchase was made, Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the newly acquired land, the Barbary Pirate threat was silenced, and the Embargo Act was passed.
Thomas Jefferson
Sectional leader of the west.
Henry Clay
This invention made slavery profitable and led to a powerful desire for more land.
Cotton Gin
These individuals immigrated to America out of desperation due to a horrific potato famine.
The Irish
Fought between Britain and the U.S. over the issues of trade and impressment. Though the war ended in a relative draw, it demonstrated America’s willingness to defend its interests militarily, earning the young nation newfound respect from European powers.
War of 1812
It resulted in the defeat of Shawnee chief Tenskwatawa, “the Prophet,” at the hands of William Henry Harrison in the Indiana wilderness. After the battle, the Prophet’s brother, Tecumseh, forged an alliance with the British against the United States.
The Battle of Tippecanoe
A revolution incited by a slave uprising in French-controlled Saint Domingue (present day Haiti), resulting in the creation of the first independent black republic in the Americas.
Haiti Revolution
After a successful slave rebellion in Haiti, France sells us this land for 15 million dollars.
Louisiana Purchase
This project made New York city the busiest port in America.
Erie Canal
