Jackson’s Presidency Notes

  1. Describe the election of 1824.
  2. Explain the election of 1828 and people meant by a “victory for the common man.”
  3. Define the Spoils System.
  4. Describe the positive reasons for tariffs and who would benefit in the US.
  5. Describe the negative reasons for tariffs and who would benefit in the US.
  6. Define the term Nullification.
  7. Does the Federal government or State governments have more power under the doctrine of Nullification?
  8. What were the events that occurred during the Nullification Crisis?
  9. What was Andrew Jackson’s “real” reason for creating the Indian Removal Act?
  10. Describe the different ways that the 5 Civilized Tribes tried to resist being removed to Indian Territory.
  11. Describe the Trail of Tears.
  12. What was Andrew Jackson’s opinion on the National Bank and why?
  13. Explain some advantages of the steam powered railroad over other modes of transportation.

Northern Economy Notes

  1. What even in history was the cause for the US Industrial Revolution and why?
  2. What industry did the Industrial Revolution start in the United States?
  3. Explain the major effect of steam power for those living in the North.
  4. Describe Eli Whitney’s contributions to the Northern economy.
  5. In what region of the United States where the majority of factories located?
  6. How did the Transportation Revolution change life for the United States?

Southern Economy Notes

  1. Describe the events of Nat Turner’s Rebellion.
  2. Describe the cotton gin (what does it do and why was it important)?
  3. What is the Plantation system?
  4. What were the long term effects of Nat Turner’s Rebellion?

Westward Expansion Notes

  1. What is the reason James K. Polk wanted to acquire Oregon, Texas, and other areas controlled by Mexico?
  2. Describe the successes that James K. Polk had as president.
  3. What is the impact of manifest destiny on Native Americans?
  4. Describe the Gold Rush.

Texas Revolution Notes

  1. List some Pro and some Con arguments for annexing Texas.

Mexican-American War Notes

  1. Who was the Mexican president during the Mexican-American war?
  2. Explain why the Mexican-American War began.
  3. Describe the Mexican Cession.

Women’s Rights Notes

  1. What was the Second Great Awakening and why was it important?
  2. Describe Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s role in the women’s rights movement.
  3. What was the purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention?
  4. Explain the document Declarations of Sentiments.
  5. Describe Susan B. Anthony’s role in the women’s rights movement.

Abolition Notes

  1. Definition of Abolition.
  2. Describe William Lloyd Garrison’s role for the abolition movement.
  3. Describe Frederick Douglass’ role for the abolition movement.
  4. What was the Underground Railroad?