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How did the dynamics within families change as more husbands began to work outside the home?
How did the dynamics within families change as more husbands began to work outside the home?
- Children became the primary decision-makers in the household.
- Husbands took more control over household decisions.
- Wives gained some power in the family due to their presence. (correct)
- Wives started to work outside the home as well.
What was a significant change in family structure during the emergence of the American middle class?
What was a significant change in family structure during the emergence of the American middle class?
- Women began having a higher number of children.
- Men became more involved in household chores.
- Closer relationships developed within the family unit. (correct)
- Increased family size and extended family living arrangements.
What was a key characteristic of the voluntary associations formed during this period?
What was a key characteristic of the voluntary associations formed during this period?
- They were solely political in nature.
- They operated under strict government control.
- They aimed to dismantle social hierarchies completely.
- They centered around local causes or combating national issues. (correct)
What impact did the Second Great Awakening have on women's roles in religion?
What impact did the Second Great Awakening have on women's roles in religion?
How did Alexis de Tocqueville perceive the concept of equality in America?
How did Alexis de Tocqueville perceive the concept of equality in America?
What was a consequence of urbanization and industrialization on poorer families during the Jacksonian era?
What was a consequence of urbanization and industrialization on poorer families during the Jacksonian era?
What challenge did the concept of salvation play for parents during the Second Great Awakening?
What challenge did the concept of salvation play for parents during the Second Great Awakening?
What did Charles Grandison Finney advocate during the Second Great Awakening?
What did Charles Grandison Finney advocate during the Second Great Awakening?
What was the main impact of Finney's revivals in the burned-over districts?
What was the main impact of Finney's revivals in the burned-over districts?
What type of reforms did Dorothea Dix advocate for during her campaign?
What type of reforms did Dorothea Dix advocate for during her campaign?
Which organization was formed in 1826 to combat drunkenness?
Which organization was formed in 1826 to combat drunkenness?
What unique belief did the Shakers hold regarding human reproduction?
What unique belief did the Shakers hold regarding human reproduction?
What was the primary failure of the New Harmony community founded by Robert Owen?
What was the primary failure of the New Harmony community founded by Robert Owen?
How did William Lloyd Garrison's approach to abolition differ from that of many of his contemporaries?
How did William Lloyd Garrison's approach to abolition differ from that of many of his contemporaries?
Who succeeded Joseph Smith as the leader of the Mormons after his murder?
Who succeeded Joseph Smith as the leader of the Mormons after his murder?
What was the primary reason for the formation of the Liberty Party in 1839?
What was the primary reason for the formation of the Liberty Party in 1839?
What key event occurred at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
What key event occurred at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
What was Frederick Douglass's perspective on achieving freedom for blacks?
What was Frederick Douglass's perspective on achieving freedom for blacks?
Which of the following beliefs did the leaders of the abolitionist movement hold?
Which of the following beliefs did the leaders of the abolitionist movement hold?
What was a significant achievement of the American Temperance Union during the early 1840s?
What was a significant achievement of the American Temperance Union during the early 1840s?
What distinguished the Shaker community from other religious groups of the time?
What distinguished the Shaker community from other religious groups of the time?
Who was the first vice president to step in when the president dies?
Who was the first vice president to step in when the president dies?
What was a consequence of John Tyler's veto of Clay’s Bank bill?
What was a consequence of John Tyler's veto of Clay’s Bank bill?
What major treaty did Daniel Webster sign relating to the Maine border?
What major treaty did Daniel Webster sign relating to the Maine border?
What was the primary issue regarding the annexation of Texas?
What was the primary issue regarding the annexation of Texas?
What event escalated the Texas War for Independence?
What event escalated the Texas War for Independence?
What outcome was achieved at the Battle of San Jacinto?
What outcome was achieved at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Which of the following was a significant factor in the 1844 election?
Which of the following was a significant factor in the 1844 election?
What was James Polk's famous campaign slogan?
What was James Polk's famous campaign slogan?
How did Polk's presidency impact the issue of tariffs?
How did Polk's presidency impact the issue of tariffs?
What significant aftermath followed the Battle of the Alamo?
What significant aftermath followed the Battle of the Alamo?
Which statement accurately describes Sam Houston's role after Texas achieved independence?
Which statement accurately describes Sam Houston's role after Texas achieved independence?
What was the main purpose of the Oregon Trail?
What was the main purpose of the Oregon Trail?
What was a consequence of the 1846 Mexican-American War?
What was a consequence of the 1846 Mexican-American War?
Which of the following led to the division of Oregon with Britain?
Which of the following led to the division of Oregon with Britain?
What was President Taylor's proposal regarding California's admission?
What was President Taylor's proposal regarding California's admission?
What was the primary goal of the Free Soil Party?
What was the primary goal of the Free Soil Party?
Which of the following was a result of the Compromise of 1850?
Which of the following was a result of the Compromise of 1850?
What was a significant effect of the Wilmot Proviso?
What was a significant effect of the Wilmot Proviso?
Who played a key role in promoting the Compromise of 1850 in the Senate?
Who played a key role in promoting the Compromise of 1850 in the Senate?
What did the amended Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 authorize?
What did the amended Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 authorize?
What was the impact of the Free Soil Party in the 1848 election?
What was the impact of the Free Soil Party in the 1848 election?
What major concern did southerners have regarding the Wilmot Proviso?
What major concern did southerners have regarding the Wilmot Proviso?
Why did Henry Clay's proposal in the Compromise of 1850 receive significant attention?
Why did Henry Clay's proposal in the Compromise of 1850 receive significant attention?
What was the primary goal of Anthony's first campaign in 1854 and 1855?
What was the primary goal of Anthony's first campaign in 1854 and 1855?
Which concept is central to New England Transcendentalism?
Which concept is central to New England Transcendentalism?
What was a key feature of the Common School Movement?
What was a key feature of the Common School Movement?
What impact did penny newspapers have on the community?
What impact did penny newspapers have on the community?
What was the significance of Oberlin College in the 19th century?
What was the significance of Oberlin College in the 19th century?
Which statement best describes Tocqueville’s view of early 19th century America?
Which statement best describes Tocqueville’s view of early 19th century America?
What phrase did John O'Sullivan coin in 1845 that encapsulated American expansionist ideals?
What phrase did John O'Sullivan coin in 1845 that encapsulated American expansionist ideals?
What was the underlying objective of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty?
What was the underlying objective of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty?
What did Horace Mann criticize about wealthy parents in relation to education?
What did Horace Mann criticize about wealthy parents in relation to education?
Which two leaders were influential in the Common School Movement?
Which two leaders were influential in the Common School Movement?
Which of these statements about the Davy Crockett Almanacs is true?
Which of these statements about the Davy Crockett Almanacs is true?
What did advocates of the Common School Movement believe about education?
What did advocates of the Common School Movement believe about education?
Which group of individuals mostly populated Oberlin College?
Which group of individuals mostly populated Oberlin College?
What was a significant effect of changes in the national economy on middle-class families in the 1820s?
What was a significant effect of changes in the national economy on middle-class families in the 1820s?
What was the primary slogan associated with James Polk during the 1844 presidential election?
What was the primary slogan associated with James Polk during the 1844 presidential election?
What event is often referred to as 'Polk's War'?
What event is often referred to as 'Polk's War'?
What was the main issue surrounding the border dispute between Texas and Mexico?
What was the main issue surrounding the border dispute between Texas and Mexico?
Who was sent by Polk to negotiate the purchase of southwestern territory?
Who was sent by Polk to negotiate the purchase of southwestern territory?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the primary motivation behind the Bear Flag Revolt?
What was the primary motivation behind the Bear Flag Revolt?
What was the main reason the discovery of gold in California in 1849 was significant?
What was the main reason the discovery of gold in California in 1849 was significant?
Which general was appointed by Polk to take charge of military operations in Mexico?
Which general was appointed by Polk to take charge of military operations in Mexico?
What was the primary concern surrounding the Wilmot Proviso?
What was the primary concern surrounding the Wilmot Proviso?
What did Polk do after Trist ignored his order to return home during negotiations?
What did Polk do after Trist ignored his order to return home during negotiations?
During the Mexican War, how did the Mexican forces compare to the American troops?
During the Mexican War, how did the Mexican forces compare to the American troops?
What was the main outcome of the California Gold Rush on the local population?
What was the main outcome of the California Gold Rush on the local population?
What was significant about the way Winfield Scott conducted his military campaign?
What was significant about the way Winfield Scott conducted his military campaign?
What challenging situation did Nick Trist face during the treaty negotiations?
What challenging situation did Nick Trist face during the treaty negotiations?
Flashcards
Emerging American Middle Class
Emerging American Middle Class
A social group characterized by shared values, economic prosperity, and close family ties.
Changing Family Roles
Changing Family Roles
Husbands' roles changed due to working more, while women took on more domestic responsibilities, leading to closer family relationships and fewer children.
Second Great Awakening
Second Great Awakening
Religious revivals of the early 1800s affecting American society, sparking evangelist movements.
Evangelist Movement
Evangelist Movement
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Voluntary Associations
Voluntary Associations
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Alexis de Tocqueville's Observation
Alexis de Tocqueville's Observation
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Poverty in Jacksonian America
Poverty in Jacksonian America
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Diminishing Calvinism
Diminishing Calvinism
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Charles G. Finney
Charles G. Finney
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Burned-over Districts
Burned-over Districts
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Social Reforms
Social Reforms
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Dorothea Dix
Dorothea Dix
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American Temperance Union
American Temperance Union
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Shakers
Shakers
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Utopian Societies
Utopian Societies
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Mormons
Mormons
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Abolitionism
Abolitionism
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William Lloyd Garrison
William Lloyd Garrison
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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass
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Seneca Falls Convention
Seneca Falls Convention
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Anthony's Goal
Anthony's Goal
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Anthony's 1854 Campaign
Anthony's 1854 Campaign
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Transcendentalism's Focus
Transcendentalism's Focus
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Transcendentalists' Beliefs
Transcendentalists' Beliefs
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Common School Movement Purpose
Common School Movement Purpose
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Common School Movement Key Figures
Common School Movement Key Figures
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Penny Newspapers Impact
Penny Newspapers Impact
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Davy Crockett Almanacs Purpose
Davy Crockett Almanacs Purpose
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Oberlin College's Significance
Oberlin College's Significance
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Manifest Destiny's Core Idea
Manifest Destiny's Core Idea
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Influences on Expansion
Influences on Expansion
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Webster-Ashburton Treaty Purpose
Webster-Ashburton Treaty Purpose
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John Tyler's Presidency
John Tyler's Presidency
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Tocqueville's View of American Equality
Tocqueville's View of American Equality
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Impact of Economic Changes on Families
Impact of Economic Changes on Families
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John Tyler
John Tyler
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Daniel Webster
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Texas War for Independence
Texas War for Independence
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Alamo
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San Jacinto
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Sam Houston
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Lone Star Republic
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Oregon Trail
Oregon Trail
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James K. Polk
James K. Polk
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Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny
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'54 40 or Fight!'
'54 40 or Fight!'
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Oregon Compromise
Oregon Compromise
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Mexican-American War
Mexican-American War
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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Texan Boundary Dispute
Texan Boundary Dispute
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John Sutter
John Sutter
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Free Soil Party
Free Soil Party
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Wilmot Proviso
Wilmot Proviso
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Compromise of 1850
Compromise of 1850
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Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
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The Barnburners
The Barnburners
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Stephen Douglas
Stephen Douglas
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Was the Compromise of 1850 a final solution to the slavery issue?
Was the Compromise of 1850 a final solution to the slavery issue?
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What were the terms of the Compromise of 1850?
What were the terms of the Compromise of 1850?
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How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
How did the Compromise of 1850 affect Texas?
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James K. Polk's Slogan
James K. Polk's Slogan
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Polk's War
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Bear Flag Revolt
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Zachary Taylor
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Winfield Scott
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California Gold Rush
California Gold Rush
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John Fremont
John Fremont
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Was the Mexican-American War Controversial?
Was the Mexican-American War Controversial?
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What were the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What were the terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
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How did the California Gold Rush affect the region?
How did the California Gold Rush affect the region?
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What was the role of the US Army in the Mexican-American War?
What was the role of the US Army in the Mexican-American War?
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What was the significance of Manifest Destiny in the Mexican-American War?
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Study Notes
Expanding America: Family, Church, and Association Changes
- Husbands, working 6 days a week, gave some family power to their wives.
- Families had fewer children.
- Stronger family relationships emerged.
Second Great Awakening Impact
- Evangelist preachers rose, challenging Calvinist ideas.
- Emphasis shifted to personal salvation and individual control over fate.
- Church membership increased significantly—over 100,000.
- Women played a key role in religious education.
Reform Movements
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Temperance: National crusade against drunkenness.
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Prison and Mental Health Reforms: Focus on rehabilitation and specialized facilities.
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Abolitionism: Movement to abolish slavery.
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Women's Rights Movement: Roots in Abolitionism, demanding greater equality.
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Utopian Communities: Attempts at social reorganization and ideal living. Examples include New Harmony, Mormons/Shakers.
Key Figures and Movements
- Charles G. Finney: Evangelical preacher, challenged Calvinism.
- Dorothea Dix: Campaigner for better care for the mentally ill.
- William Lloyd Garrison: Abolitionist leader and newspaper publisher ("The Liberator").
- Frederick Douglass: Former slave, influential abolitionist speaker and writer.
- Sarah & Angelina Grimke: Abolitionist advocates for women's rights.
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Lucretia Mott: Leaders in the Seneca Falls Convention, launching the women's rights movement.
Transcendentalism and Education
- New England Transcendentalism: Emphasis on intuition, spirituality, and individualism, connecting humans to nature.
- Horace Mann and Henry Barnard: Key figures in the Common School Movement, advocating for statewide, free public education.
Expansionism
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Manifest Destiny: Belief in America's divinely ordained right to expand across the continent.
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Texas War for Independence: Texans revolted against Mexico, leading to Texas's independence.
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Mexico War (1846-1848): Triggered by border disputes and American expansionist desires; led to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Ended the Mexican-American War, Mexico ceded vast territories (New Mexico and California) to the US.
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California Gold Rush: Discovery of gold in California, brought massive migration and population boom.
Political and Ideological Debates
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Free Soil Party: Advocated against slavery in new territories, contesting the election of 1848.
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Compromise of 1850: Series of measures to address the issue of slavery in new territories, notably California’s admission as a free state. Compromising measures included Fugitive Slave Act and abolition of slave trade in DC.
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Fugitive Slave Act: Designed to recapture runaway slaves — controversial because of its harsh measures.
Individuals
- John Tyler: President after Harrison, independent and pro-states' rights.
- James Polk: Polk was the president of the US from 1845-49. Very Expansionist.
- Zachary Taylor: Whig General and President; elected in 1848.
- Winfield Scott: Led US forces to victory in Mexico.
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Explore the transformations in American families, churches, and social movements during the 19th century. This quiz covers the impact of the Second Great Awakening, various reform movements, and the key figures who shaped these changes. Test your knowledge on how these elements contributed to the evolution of American society.