The Market Revolution - Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Market Revolution lecture notes.

James Monroe

Republican president from Virginia who served two terms (1817-1825) and presided over the 'Era of Good Feelings'.

Adams-Onis Treaty

An 1819 agreement that resulted in the acquisition of Florida by the United States.

Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. policy introduced in 1823 that opposed European colonialism in the Americas.

Panic of 1819

A financial crisis that led to a recession lasting until 1823, marred James Monroe's presidency.

John Quincy Adams

Narrowly defeated Andrew Jackson in the 1824 election and later served in the U.S. House from 1829-1848.

Manifest Destiny

The 19th-century belief that it was America's destiny to expand westward across the continent.

Steam Engine

A key innovation that powered steam ships and led to the growth of transportation networks.

Erie Canal

Completed in 1825, it connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie and spanned more than 350 miles.

Peter Cooper

Inventor of the railroad locomotive in 1830.

Cyrus McCormick

Inventor of the automated reaper in 1834.

Samuel Colt

Inventor of the repeating revolver in 1836.

John Deere

Inventor of the steel plow in 1837.

Charles Goodyear

Inventor of vulcanized rubber in 1839.

Samuel Morse

Inventor of the telegraph in 1844.

Elias Howe

Inventor of the automated sewing machine in 1846.

Urbanization

The concentration of people in cities which created housing and sanitary problems.

Irish Immigration

A large influx of Irish immigrants to the U.S. due to the potato famine.

Know-Nothings

An anti-Irish, anti-immigrant political group that used violence and power to suppress the Irish.

Child Labor

In 1830, 40-50% of the workforce was made up of children, particularly in textiles and mining.

Commonwealth v. Hunt

An 1842 Massachusetts Supreme Court case that legalized labor unions.

Industrial Capitalism

An economic system that viewed natural resources as commodities, leading to exploitation of low-wage workers.

Debt Normalization

A societal trend where debt became an accepted part of life, often unchallenged.