APUSH Westerhof Unit 3 Key Topics

Corrupt Bargain

A political scandal involving the 1824 presidential election.

Cult of Domesticity

A prevailing value system among the upper and middle classes in the 19th century emphasizing women's roles in the home.

Ecological Imperialism

The exploitation of natural resources in the context of expansion and colonization.

New Democracy

A political movement that expanded voting rights to more white males in the early 19th century.

Spot Resolutions

A series of resolutions introduced by Abraham Lincoln questioning the justification for the Mexican-American War.

1824 presidential election

An election notable for the controversial outcome and the 'Corrupt Bargain' between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay.

Andrew Jackson's philosophy and followers

A political ideology centered around populism and the belief in the common man, supported by Jackson's followers known as Jacksonians.

Annexation of Texas

The incorporation of the Republic of Texas into the United States in 1845.

Aroostook War

A conflict between the U.S. and Britain over the boundary between Maine and New Brunswick in the 1830s.

Bank War

A political struggle in the 1830s between President Andrew Jackson and supporters of the Second Bank of the United States.

Camp Meetings

Religious gatherings that became popular in the early 19th century, often associated with the Second Great Awakening.

Construction projects of early 19th century (such as Erie Canal)

Major infrastructure developments aimed at improving transportation and trade in the United States.

Cotton Gin

A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that revolutionized the cotton industry by greatly speeding up the process of cotton processing.

Debates over annexation of Texas

Political discussions and conflicts regarding the incorporation of Texas into the United States, particularly concerning slavery.

Different regions roles in national economy

The distinct economic functions of the North, South, and West in the 19th-century United States.

Dorothea Dix

A social reformer who advocated for the mentally ill and improved conditions in asylums in the 19th century.

Effects of the Bank War

The destabilization of the national banking system and the rise of state banks following Jackson's opposition to the Second Bank.

Eli Whitney

An inventor best known for the cotton gin and for developing the concept of interchangeable parts.

Gender divide in early 19th century

The societal norms and roles that defined the expectations of men and women during this period.

Government policy toward Native Americans

The various laws and actions taken by the U.S. government that affected Native American tribes, including removal and relocation.

Involvement of women in reform movements

The active participation of women in social reform efforts, including abolition, temperance, and suffrage.

Irish immigrants

A significant wave of immigrants from Ireland during the 19th century, often facing discrimination and hardship.

Jackson's election in 1828

The presidential election that marked the rise of Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party.

James K. Polk

The 11th President of the United States, known for his expansionist policies and the Mexican-American War.

John Tyler

The 10th President of the United States, known for his unexpected ascension to the presidency and his support for annexation.

Life on the frontier

The experiences and challenges faced by settlers in the western territories of the United States.

Manifest Destiny

The 19th-century doctrine that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

Market Revolution (causes and effects)

A period of rapid economic transformation in the early 19th century driven by innovations in transportation and communication.

Mexican American War (causes, course, and effects)

A conflict between the U.S. and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, resulting in significant territorial gains for the U.S.

Mormon religion

A religious group founded in the early 19th century by Joseph Smith, characterized by unique beliefs and practices.

Nativism

A political policy favoring the interests of native inhabitants over those of immigrants.

Nullification Crisis

A confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over the state's attempt to nullify federal tariffs.

Oregon Territory and border compromise

The region acquired by the U.S. through treaties with Britain, leading to the establishment of the Oregon Trail.

Public education in early 19th century

The development and expansion of public schooling systems in the United States during this period.

Reform movements of early 19th century

A variety of social movements aimed at addressing issues such as abolition, women's rights, and temperance.

Results of transportation revolution

The significant changes in trade and travel due to advancements in transportation infrastructure, including roads and canals.

Samuel Slater

An industrialist known as the 'Father of the American Industrial Revolution' for bringing British textile technology to the U.S.

Second Bank of the United States

A national bank chartered in 1816 that played a key role in the economy until its charter was not renewed in 1836.

Second Great Awakening

A religious revival movement in the early 19th century that emphasized individual piety and social reform.

Seneca Falls Convention

The first women's rights convention held in 1848, which produced the Declaration of Sentiments.

Spoils System

The practice of a successful political party giving public office to its supporters.

Tariff of 1828

A protective tariff that raised duties on imports and led to significant controversy, particularly in the South.

Texas Revolution

The rebellion of colonists in Texas against Mexican rule from 1835 to 1836, leading to Texas' independence.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation of Native American nations from their ancestral homelands in the 1830s, resulting in significant suffering.

Transcendentalists

A group of writers and philosophers in the early 19th century who emphasized individualism and nature.

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

The 1848 treaty that ended the Mexican-American War and ceded significant territory to the United States.

Urbanization in early 19th century

The process of population shift from rural areas to cities, driven by industrialization and economic opportunities.

Westward migration

The movement of settlers and immigrants into the western territories of the United States during the 19th century.

Whig Party (members and beliefs)

A political party active in the mid-19th century that opposed the Democrats and supported modernization and reform.

Wilmot Proviso

An unsuccessful proposal to ban slavery in territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.

Worcester v. Georgia and Cherokee Nation v. Georgia

Supreme Court cases that affirmed the rights of Native American nations against state laws.