APUSH TERMS: CH.'s 18,19,20,21,22

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Civil war unit for APUSH!!!! KNOW YOUR HISTORY

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Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

Ended the Mexican-American War in 1848 and resulted in significant territorial gains for the U.S.

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Popular Sovereignty

Political doctrine that the legitimacy of the state is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

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Wilmot Proviso

Proposed to ban slavery in territories acquired from Mexico, reflecting opposition to slavery.

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Zachary Taylor

12th President of the U.S. (1849-1850) who advocated for California's admission as a free state.

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Free Soil Party

A political party opposing the extension of slavery into western territories.

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Martin Van Buren

8th President of the U.S. and key figure in the formation of the Free Soil Party.

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Lewis Cass

A politician who supported popular sovereignty as a solution to the slavery issue.

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Harriet Tubman

An escaped slave and prominent abolitionist known for leading slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

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Fugitive Slave Law

Part of the Compromise of 1850, mandating that escaped slaves be returned to their owners.

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Compromise of 1850

A set of laws resolving territorial and slavery controversies, including California as a free state.

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Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, and Daniel Webster

Key politicians involved in the crafting of the Compromise of 1850.

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William Seward

An opponent of the expansion of slavery, known for his 'higher law' speech.

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Millard Fillmore

13th President of the U.S. who supported the Compromise of 1850.

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Franklin Pierce

14th President of the U.S. whose administration passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act.

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Winfield Scott

U.S. Army general who played a key role in the Mexican-American War.

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John Hale

An anti-slavery advocate from New Hampshire prominent during the election of 1852.

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Clayton Bulwer Treaty

An 1850 treaty between the U.S. and Britain for developing a canal in Central America.

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Filibustering

Engaging in unauthorized military expeditions, often to promote slaveholding interests.

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Ostend Manifesto

Document advocating for the U.S. to annex Cuba and the expansion of slavery.

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Matthew Perry and Treaty of Kanagawa

Opened Japan to the West in 1853, marking an end to Japan's isolation.

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Gadsden Purchase

1853 agreement acquiring land from Mexico for a southern route for a transcontinental railroad.

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Kansas-Nebraska Bill

1854 act creating Kansas and Nebraska, allowing popular sovereignty on slavery.

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Bleeding Kansas

Violent confrontations between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in Kansas.

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Stephen Douglas

Key proponent of the Kansas-Nebraska Act who supported popular sovereignty.

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Know-Nothings

A nativist movement seeking to restrict immigration, often opposing Catholic immigrants.

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Republican Party

Formed in the 1850s in response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, opposing slavery's extension.

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Harriet Beecher Stowe

Author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' which galvanized public opinion against slavery.

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Topeka versus Shawnee Mission

Refers to opposing factions in Kansas during 'Bleeding Kansas.'

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Hinton Rowan Helper

Southern critic of slavery who wrote 'Impending Crisis of the South.'

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Border Ruffians

Pro-slavery activists from Missouri committing violence in Kansas.

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Pottawatomie Creek

Site of a violent incident led by John Brown against pro-slavery settlers.

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LeCompton Constitution

Pro-slavery constitution drafted for Kansas, rejected by Congress.

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James Buchanan

15th President of the U.S. known for increasing tensions over slavery.

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Sumner-Brooks Encounter

A violent clash in 1856 highlighting the conflict over slavery in Congress.

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John Fremont

First Republican presidential candidate in 1856, known for his anti-slavery stance.

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Roger B. Taney

Chief Justice who delivered the Dred Scott decision, ruling against African American citizenship.

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Panic of 1857

A financial crisis that increased sectional tensions.

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Homestead Act

Legislation providing land to settlers, promoting westward expansion.

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Public Domain

Lands owned by government available for settlement.

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Tariff of 1857

Reduction of tariffs aimed to ease economic pressure in the North.

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Freeport Doctrine

Stephen Douglas's proposal that territories could exclude slavery despite the Dred Scott decision.

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Harper's Ferry

Site of John Brown’s raid in 1859, a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the Civil War.

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Election of 1860

Marked by four major candidates, deepening divisions and leading to secession.

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Crittenden Compromise

A last-ditch effort to prevent secession by proposing amendments to extend the Missouri Compromise line.

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Secession of States

Many Southern states seceded after Lincoln's election, forming the Confederate States of America.

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Fort Sumter

The first battle of the Civil War, marking the start of hostilities.

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Border States

Slave states remaining with the Union during the Civil War: Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware.

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Advantages and Disadvantages: North vs South

The North had industrial capabilities, while the South had strong military leadership.

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Trent Affair

A diplomatic incident during the Civil War that raised tensions between the U.S. and Britain.

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The Alabama

A Confederate warship that captured Union merchant vessels, complicating international relations.

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Maximilian Affair

Attempt by Napoleon III to establish a monarchy in Mexico with Archduke Maximilian.

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William Seward

An advocate for the Union during the Civil War and Secretary of State.

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Jefferson Davis

President of the Confederate States during the Civil War.

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Draft Quota

System of conscription established during the Civil War to enlist soldiers.

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NYC Draft Riots

Violent disturbances in 1863 in response to the draft, highlighting class tensions.

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Morrill Tariff Act

Increased tariff rates in 1861 to protect Northern industries during the Civil War.

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National Banking System

Established in 1863 to stabilize the financial system with a uniform currency.

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Greenbacks

Paper currency issued to finance the Civil War, leading to inflation.

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Bonds

Government bonds sold to finance the war, seen as a patriotic duty.

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Inflation

Economic issue during the Civil War due to the printing of greenbacks.

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Homestead Act of 1862

Legislation promoting settlement by granting land to settlers.

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49ers

Gold seekers who flocked to California during the Gold Rush in 1849.

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Elizabeth Blackwell

First woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S., known for Civil War nursing.

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Clara Barton

Founder of the American Red Cross and nursing leader during the Civil War.

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Sally Tompkins

Notable nurse for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.

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First Manassas/Bull Run

The first major battle of the Civil War, highlighting the need for better preparation.

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George McClellan

Union general known for his organization of the Army of the Potomac.

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Robert E. Lee

Commander of the Confederate Army known for his military leadership.

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Monitor vs. Merrimack

First combat meeting of ironclad warships, marking a pivotal moment in naval warfare.

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Shiloh/Pittsburgh Landing

A significant early battle resulting in heavy casualties.

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Sharpsburg Antietam

The bloodiest single-day battle, leading to a Union victory.

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Emancipation Proclamation

Issued by Lincoln, declaring freedom for slaves in Confederate-held territory.

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Gettysburg/Gettysburg Address

Turning point battle where Lincoln's address redefined the war's purpose.

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Vicksburg

Siege that gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.

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Grant, Lee, Jackson, Sherman, Sheridan

Key military figures in the Civil War.

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1864 Election

Abraham Lincoln’s reelection signaled commitment to continue fighting the Confederacy.

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Copperheads

Northern Democrats opposing the war and advocating for peace with the Confederacy.

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Andrew Johnson

Succeeded Lincoln as President; his lenient Reconstruction approach caused tensions.

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March to the Sea

Sherman's campaign aimed at crippling the Southern economy by destructive tactics.

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Clara Barton, Elizabeth Blackwell, Dorothea Dix

Notable women who contributed as nurses and advocates during the Civil War.

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Appomattox

Site of Lee's surrender to Grant, marking the end of the Civil War.

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John Wilkes Booth

Assassin of President Lincoln, reflecting national divisions after the war.

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Lenient Reconstruction

Aimed for rapid restoration of Southern states with minimal penalties.

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Radical Reconstruction

A punitive Reconstruction approach focusing on guaranteeing rights for freed slaves.

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AME Churches & Mutual Aid Societies

Organizations that supported freed slaves during Reconstruction.

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Freedmen's Bureau

Established to aid freed slaves with education, healthcare, and employment.

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Black Codes

Laws restricting the rights of freed African Americans in the South.

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Carpetbaggers, Freedmen, Scalawags

Terms for Northern opportunists, local whites cooperating, and freed slaves in the South.

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Impeachment

The 1868 impeachment of Andrew Johnson amidst political struggles.

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Alaska

Acquired from Russia in 1867, symbolizing national expansion post-Civil War.