Chapters 20-23
Chapter 20:
Popular sovereignty- Doctrine that stated that the sovereign people of a territory, under the general principles
of the constitution, should themselves determine the status of slaver. Public liked it because it accorded with
the
Chapter 16 (American Pageant)
Four key questions for this period of time:
1. What was the impact of the westward movement?
2. What was the impact of immigration?
3. What was the impact of technology?
4. How did the socio-economic structure of America chan
Chapter 18 (American Pageant)
Slavery
What cracks were there in the wall of plantation society in ante-bellum America?
- they were extremely dependent on cotton
- planter aristocracy: political and social leadership controlled by few rich planters
plantat
Chapter 14 Guide
Liberty and union now and
forever one and inseparable
David Crockett 258-9
Outstanding hunter elected to
congress. Amazing rifle skills
and was eventually killed at
the Alamo
Based on the common man.
Was based on universal white
manhood r
Chapter Ten Guide
First official census, 182:
First inauguration, 183
First four cabinet positions (state,
treasury, war, attorney general),
183-4
E Pluribus Unum, 185
Judiciary Act of 1789 (chief justice
and 5 associates), 185
John Jay, 185
Hamilton Plan
CHAPTER ELEVEN REVIEW SHEET
Federalist vs. Democratic Republican
campaign (205)
Map of the election (206)
Jefferson and Burr tie (206)
Achievements of the Federalists (207)
Revolution of 1800 (206, 208, 209)
We are all Republicans (208)
Entangling allianc
Chapter 19 Review: Mexican War and Manifest Destiny
Important items to know
John Tyler: what were the positive and negative aspects of his presidency?
Hated Jackson. First accidental president. Really had nothing in common with Harrison.
Vetoed the bank p
25 April 2003
AP U.S. History
Summary of 1850 1860
Sectional Conflict & Causes of Civil War, 1850-60
Politics
Growing concerns and disputes regarding slavery is a GIANT issue.
Connected to this, is the move towards Civil War.
Wilmot Proviso, 1846 (re. Mex
What cracks were there in the wall of plantation society in ante-bellum America?
1. Planters were heavily reliant on slaves
2. Plantation owners were extremely rich, widening the gap between the rich and the poor
significantly
3. Public education was hurt
24 April 2003
AP U.S. History
Summary of 1824 1850 Era
Jacksonian Democracy (1828-1836)
1824 the corrupt bargain election (JQ Adams & Clay rob Jackson ?)
Jackson represents the common man.
Jackson increases the suffrage, so the common man can vote = Jacks
