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What does 'Manifest Destiny' refer to?
Who founded the Mormons?
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The Compromise of 1850 included California being admitted as a __________ state.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts and Definitions
- Manifest Destiny: The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America, from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
- Mormons: Founded in 1830 by Joseph Smith, this religious group, known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, originated in New York's "burned-over district" and eventually migrated to Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Californios: Mexican residents of California, pivotal in the state's early history.
- Texas Revolution: Armed conflict from 1835-1836 between Texas settlers and Mexico, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
- Tejanos: Spanish settlers in what is now southern Texas, significant in the region's cultural landscape.
Elections and Political Movements
- Election of 1844: James Polk (Democrat) won against Henry Clay (Whig) by securing key state votes; Polk advocated for expansion and Texas annexation.
- "Dark Horse" Candidate: Polk was an unexpected nominee who won the presidency.
- Mexican-American War: Resulted in U.S. victory and acquisition of the Mexican Cession, which ignited debates over the future of slavery in new territories.
- Wilmot Proviso: 1846 proposal aiming to prohibit slavery in any territory gained from Mexico.
- Election of 1848: Zachary Taylor (Whig) won; Van Buren (Free Soil) brought slavery issues to the forefront, and Lewis Cass championed popular sovereignty.
Socio-political Issues and Compromises
- Gold Rush: From 1848-1856, a massive influx of people seeking gold transformed California's demographics and economy.
- Free Soil Party: Formed in 1848, opposing the expansion of slavery into new territories.
- Compromise of 1850: A multifaceted agreement involving California's admission as a free state and establishing territorial governance in Utah and New Mexico through popular sovereignty.
- Popular Sovereignty: A principle advocated by Stephen Douglas allowing settlers of a territory to decide on the legal status of slavery.
Conflicts and Consequences
- Kansas-Nebraska Act: 1854 legislation that created Kansas and Nebraska territories, allowing residents to determine the slavery status, leading to conflict known as "Bleeding Kansas."
- Republican Party Formation: In 1854, emerged from anti-slavery Whigs, Democrats, Free Soilers, and reformers focused on preventing slavery's expansion.
- "Bleeding" Kansas: Violent clashes between pro-slavery and anti-slavery advocates exacerbated regional tensions.
- Dred Scott Decision: The 1857 Supreme Court ruling that denied citizenship and the right to sue for enslaved persons, reinforcing the status of slaves as property.
- Lincoln-Douglas Debates: 1858 debates showcasing Lincoln's anti-slavery stance versus Douglas's support for popular sovereignty.
Key Figures and Events
- John Brown's Raid: A failed attempt to instigate a slave rebellion by seizing an arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
- Ostend Manifesto: A proposal to acquire Cuba from Spain for $20 million, which was halted due to northern fears of it becoming another slave state.
- Secession: The formal withdrawal of southern states post-Lincoln's election, leading to the formation of the Confederate States of America.
- Fort Sumter: Site of the first conflict in the Civil War, where the Confederacy attacked Union-held territory.
Notable Personalities
- Winfield Scott: Military leader known for his role in the siege of Mexico City during the Mexican-American War.
- Stephen Douglas: Key proponent of popular sovereignty and the Kansas-Nebraska Act; ran for president in 1860.
- Joseph Smith: Founder of the Mormon church and leader during their westward migration.
- Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore: Taylor won the 1848 election; Fillmore signed the Compromise of 1850 and later became a Know-Nothing Party president.
Historical Implications
- Crittenden Compromise: Attempt to resolve secession conflicts by proposing protections for slavery in the territories; was rejected by Lincoln.
- Election of 1860: Lincoln's victory spurred immediate secession of southern states, escalating regional tensions and leading towards the Civil War.
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