Famous People 1800-1860 Flashcards
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Famous People 1800-1860 Flashcards

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Who was the Shoshone Indian guide of Lewis and Clark?

  • Ulysses S. Grant
  • Dorothea Dix
  • Andrew Jackson
  • Sacagawea (correct)
  • Who was the seventh President of the United States?

    Andrew Jackson

    Which general became the eighteenth President of the United States?

    Ulysses S. Grant

    Marcus and Narcissa Whitman were missionaries who set out for _____ to convert local Native Americans.

    <p>Oregon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What immigrant produced the first denim pants during the California Gold Rush?

    <p>Levi Strauss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented the cotton gin?

    <p>Eli Whitney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fredrika Bremer was a Swedish writer and feminist activist.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a pioneer in the movement to treat the insane as mentally ill?

    <p>Dorothea Dix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a famous black abolitionist that escaped from slavery?

    <p>Frederick Douglass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sacagawea

    • Shoshone Indian who served as a vital guide for Lewis and Clark
    • Provided essential survival techniques and advice during their expedition

    Andrew Jackson

    • Seventh President of the United States from 1829 to 1837
    • General in the War of 1812; victorious at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815
    • Opposed the Bank of America and resisted state rights to nullify federal laws
    • Expanded presidential powers during his administration

    Ulysses S. Grant

    • Eighteenth President of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877
    • Gained fame as the leading Union general during the American Civil War

    Marcus and Narcissa Whitman

    • Missionary couple who married in 1836 and traveled to Oregon
    • Aimed to convert local Native Americans to Christianity

    Levi Strauss

    • German immigrant who created the first denim pants in San Francisco
    • Involvement during the California Gold Rush marked significant innovation in clothing

    Eli Whitney

    • Inventor known for developing the cotton gin, revolutionizing cotton production
    • Contributed to the concept of interchangeable parts in manufacturing

    Fredrika Bremer

    • Swedish author and feminist activist influential in social development in Sweden
    • Advocated for feminist issues and women's rights

    Dorothea Dix

    • Pioneer reformer focusing on the humane treatment of the mentally ill starting in the 1820s
    • Improved conditions in prisons and asylums across the U.S. and Canada
    • Advocated for state responsibility in caring for the mentally ill
    • Served as Superintendent of Nurses for the Union Army during the Civil War

    Frederick Douglass

    • Notable black abolitionist who escaped slavery and wrote an impactful narrative of his life
    • Actively promoted the abolitionist movement and emphasized moral responsibility in denouncing evil

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    Explore key figures from 1800 to 1860 with this flashcard quiz. Learn about influential individuals like Sacagawea and Andrew Jackson, alongside their significant contributions and historical impact. Perfect for history enthusiasts and students alike!

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