19th-Century US History PDF
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This document covers various 19th-century U.S. history topics, including Utopian communities, the Second Great Awakening, the Temperance Movement, and the American Colonization Society, along with other key historical points such as the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War era.
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Utopian Reform Communities 19th-century experimental societies aiming for perfection. Second Great Awakening Early 19th-century religious revival emphasizing personal salvation. Temperance Movement Social campaign to reduce alcohol consumption. Asylums Institutions for the mentally ill in the 19t...
Utopian Reform Communities 19th-century experimental societies aiming for perfection. Second Great Awakening Early 19th-century religious revival emphasizing personal salvation. Temperance Movement Social campaign to reduce alcohol consumption. Asylums Institutions for the mentally ill in the 19th century. American Colonization Society Founded in 1816 to transport free African Americans to Africa. Uncle Tom's Cabin 1852 novel highlighting the realities of slavery. Pseudoscience Claims lack scientific evidence or methodology. Liberia A country founded by freed American slaves in Africa. Texas Independence 1835-1836: There was a revolt against Mexico for independence. President James Polk 11th U.S. President, known for territorial expansion. Mexican-American War Conflict from 1846-1848 over territorial disputes. Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo 1848 treaty ending the Mexican-American War. California Gold Rush Mass migration to California after the 1848 gold discovery. Wilmot Proviso 1846 proposal to ban slavery in new territories. Free Soil Party Political parties opposing slavery expansion in territories. Republican Free Labor Ideology Belief in labor based on individualism and opportunity. Dred Scott Decision 1857 ruling denying citizenship to African Americans. Compromise of 1850 Series of laws addressing slavery in new territories. Northern Advantages Larger population and industrial economy during the Civil War. Southern Advantages Familiar terrain and strong military leadership in the Civil War. 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 African Americans served in the Union army. Robert E. Lee Confederate Army's leading general during the Civil War. Ulysses S. Grant Union Army's commanding general led to victory. Morrill Act 1862 Provided land for colleges in agriculture and mechanics. Homestead Act Offered free land to settlers cultivating it. Civil War and Native Americans Native tribes were divided in loyalties during the Civil War.
