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What was the primary objective of the American Colonization Society?
What was the primary objective of the American Colonization Society?
Which legislation proposed to ban slavery in new territories in 1846?
Which legislation proposed to ban slavery in new territories in 1846?
Which novel published in 1852 highlighted the harsh realities of slavery?
Which novel published in 1852 highlighted the harsh realities of slavery?
What was a notable outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
What was a notable outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
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Which movement aimed to reduce alcohol consumption in society during the 19th century?
Which movement aimed to reduce alcohol consumption in society during the 19th century?
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What was a significant Northern advantage during the Civil War?
What was a significant Northern advantage during the Civil War?
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Who was the commanding general of the Union Army that led to victory during the Civil War?
Who was the commanding general of the Union Army that led to victory during the Civil War?
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What did the Morrill Act of 1862 provide for education?
What did the Morrill Act of 1862 provide for education?
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Which decision denied citizenship to African Americans in 1857?
Which decision denied citizenship to African Americans in 1857?
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What was a primary focus of the Republican Free Labor Ideology?
What was a primary focus of the Republican Free Labor Ideology?
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Study Notes
19th-Century Reform Movements and Conflicts
- Utopian Reform Communities: 19th-century societies formed to achieve perfection.
- Second Great Awakening: 19th-century religious revival emphasizing personal salvation.
- Temperance Movement: Social campaign to reduce alcohol consumption.
- Asylums: 19th-century institutions for the mentally ill.
- American Colonization Society: Founded (1816) to repatriate free African Americans to Africa.
- Liberia: Country founded by freed American slaves in Africa.
- Uncle Tom's Cabin: (1852) Novel exposing the realities of slavery.
- Pseudoscience: Claims lacking scientific evidence or methodology.
Territorial Expansion and Conflict
- Texas Independence: 1835-1836 revolt against Mexico for independence.
- President James Polk: 11th U.S. President, known for territorial expansion.
- Mexican-American War: (1846-1848) Conflict over territorial disputes.
- Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: (1848) Treaty ending the Mexican-American War.
- California Gold Rush: Mass migration to California following 1848 gold discovery.
- Wilmot Proviso: (1846) Proposal to ban slavery in new territories.
- Free Soil Party: Political parties opposed to slavery expansion into territories.
- Republican Free Labor Ideology: Belief in labor based on individualism and opportunity.
Slavery and its Aftermath
- Dred Scott Decision: (1857) Ruling denying citizenship to African Americans.
- Compromise of 1850: Series of laws addressing slavery in new territories.
The Civil War
- Northern Advantages: Larger population and industrial economy.
- Southern Advantages: Familiar terrain and strong military leadership.
- Modern War Technology: New military innovations during the Civil War.
- Confederate Soldiers: Members of the Confederate army during the Civil War.
- African American Union Soldiers: 180,000 served in the Union army.
- Robert E. Lee: Confederate Army's leading general.
- Ulysses S. Grant: Union Army's commanding general, leading to Union victory.
- Civil War and Native Americans: Native tribes divided in loyalties during the Civil War.
Post-Civil War Reforms
- Morrill Act (1862): Provided land for agricultural and mechanical colleges.
- Homestead Act: Offered free land to settlers cultivating it.
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Test your knowledge on the significant reform movements and territorial conflicts of the 19th century. This quiz covers topics such as the Second Great Awakening, the Temperance Movement, and the impact of the Mexican-American War. Dive into the social, political, and cultural changes that shaped this dynamic period in American history.
