Free Soil Party
Formed by abolitionists who wanted to ban slavery everywhere
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson. Declared the colonies an independent country from Britain. Included a statement of intent, list of grievances, and a conclusion that dissolved ties with Britain
Effects of the War of 1812
Confirmed ability of a Republican Government to defend itself. Americans completed conquest of everything east of the Mississippi. War broke remaining indigenous power, and white settlers poured in to former native lands.
Scopes Monkey trial
Jackson Vetos Second Bank of the U.S.
Supported by Henry Clay and created under the American system
18th amendment passed
A new focus on cash-crops in the north and west, and a shift to more expensive mechanized farming methods put smaller farms out of business. Big trusts that farmers relied on (like railroads) also raised prices, making it even harder for farmers to make a living
Federalists
Strong national government
National union open to ALL laborers. Wanted to end child labor and end trusts
After WWII there was a massive movement of decolonization throughout the world. Many of these new nations were unstable and needed aid, creating perfect conditions for proxy wars
Hartford Convention
Federalists met in opposition to the war of 1812, and even argued that new england should suceed.
Compromise of 1820
Common sense
Attacked the obstacles to independence. It was the best selling work in American history because it presented his ideas in a vernacular way.
The Virginia plan
Advocated violence when necessary in defense of black rights
Malcom X
Advocated countering white violence with black violence
Praying towns
Towns in new england where native Americans were forced to live. They we're supposed to be for their protection, but really, it was to steal their land and convert them to christianity
First contested election in American history, won by John Adams (Washington's vice president)
Ensured Americans were eating safe and uncontaminated food
Divided the south into 5 zones under military occupation. Increased requirements for rejoining (also ratify 14th amendment and have universal suffrage)
The divisions within the Democratic-Republican party led them to choose 4 candidates, while Jackson's populist campaign won the popular vote, no candidate won enough electoral votes. Adams and Clay made a deal and the house voted for Adams.
Tammany Hall
The most famous political machine organized and met the needs of immigrants and the poor in exchange for votes
Gave settlers 160 acres of land if they lived there for 5 years.
Watts Riots of 1965
After the arrest of a black motorist by white officers, rioters killed over 30 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings in Los Angeles
Raised import duties up to 50%. Supported by industrial northerners and hated by southerners who relied on imports
Allowed Britain to 'borrow' the weapons they needed
The stock market collapsed on black Tuesday. People borrowed money to invest in the stock market. Everyone lost their money.
Colony founded by John Winthrop, part of the Great Puritan Migration, founded by puritans. Had a theocratic republic. "City upon a hill"
Gospel of wealth
Andrew Carnegie argued that those with wealth should invest it into society
New deal
Public works administration: employed people to work on infrastructure projects
Tennessee Valley Authority: Hired people to control power plants and control flooding
