Whig Party; Henry Clay: Whig Party V. The main campaign issue was the Bank of the United States‚ Jackson’s use of the spoils system and his use of the veto. Jackson opposed the idea of the Bank of the U.S. VI. Two terms; 1829 – 1833 and 1833 – 1837 VII. First Term: John Calhoun; Second Term: Martin Van Buren VIII. 1829: Andrew Jackson becomes president- Was the seventh president of the U.S. Some of his greatest accomplishments include reducing federal debt to only $33‚733.05‚ the lowest
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when the Missouri Compromise was set into place. Any states above the 36° 30’ latitude line are free states excluding Missouri. Any states below the 36° 30’ latitude line are slave states. The next trigger event of the Civil War is Nat Turner’s Rebellion. Turner was born into slavery in 1800 in Virginia. Turner worked long hard hours with
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The Victorian Period Queen Victoria The Victorian period formally begins in 1837 (the year Victoria became Queen) and ends in 1901 (the year of her death). As a matter of expediency‚ these dates are sometimes modified slightly. 1830 is usually considered the end of the Romantic period in Britain‚ and thus makes a convenient starting date for Victorianism. Similarly‚ since Queen Victoria’s death occurred so soon in the beginning of a new century‚ the end of the previous century provides a useful
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Chapter 13 Essay Questions 1. The presidential campaign for Andrew Jackson had started early—on February 9‚ 1825‚ the day of John Quincy Adams’s controversial election by the House—and it continued noisily for nearly four years. Even before the election of 1828‚ the temporarily united Republicans of the Era of Good Feelings had split into two camps. One was the National Republicans‚ with Adams as their standard-bearer. The other was the Democratic-Republicans‚ with the fiery Jackson heading their
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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember‚ you have within you the strength‚ the patience‚ and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” This was said by a great woman- Harriet Tubman. She was telling several about her life and this was her advice. She certainly did what she said and changed other’s worlds and her own by her incredible actions. There are many aspects of her life to admire‚ but a few specific parts describe it the best. Some people think that Harriet
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From the 1830s to 1850s there was a battle to expand slavery all the way to the south and west. The question of slavery grew forming pro-slavery and anti-slavery movements in the American states. Americans who were pro-slavery formed an ideology of which may seek benefits for both slaves and masters. On the other belief system anti-slavery Americans stood where they desired to prove that slaves were held in a violent system and seemed to be unable to escape the system. When we examine slavery‚ it
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US History 7.1 Industry and Transportation The Transportation Revolution Improving the Roads Turnpike Roads - users had to pay a toll only a few made a profit‚ didn’t do the intended purpose National Road - only decent road‚ made of crushed rock The Steamboat Goes Commercial main advance in transportation made it easier and faster to travel Canals Boom canals made it easier to transport between farms and cities Erie Canal - best known canal of the era Railroads Further Ease Horses
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AP US History Presidental Review Washington (1789-1797) Judiciary Act of 1749 Supreme court used right to declare a law unconstitutional Whiskey Rebellion taxed whiskey- excise tax on whiskey of the westerners- tax used to centralize and fund National debt Roles of Jefferson‚ Madison and Hamilton Jefferson- Secretary of State Hamilton- Secretary of Treasury Madison- Presidental advisor and friend French Revolution Period of radical social and political upheaval
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The Abolitionists is a documentary about some of the people who fought for the end of slavery‚ putting their entire lives at risk. They took a stand against something they thought was wrong‚ Here are some of the abolitionists stories: Angelina Grimkey was part of a wealthy white family and lived in luxury in Charleston‚ SC. Each member of the family had their own slave‚ which doesn’t allow her to have to do anything for herself. Grimkey still didn’t believe in slavery and was upset every time
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The Civil War and the South The Civil War‚ still called the war for southern independence by many people‚ was a defining moment in this great nation’s history. The “United States” did not become a common term until after the civil war. The war created a coast to coast nation that would forever be united. The Civil War changed this nation forever‚ but through that process many great people were able prosper. For example‚ Abraham Galloway started his life as a slave‚ but became politicians to fight
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