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William Henry Harrison

The 9th president of the United States, known for his military leadership in the War of 1812 and the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Battle of Tippecanoe

A battle in 1811 where US forces, led by William Henry Harrison, defeated Native American warriors, ending the threat of a confederacy.

Impressment

The act of kidnapping American sailors and forcing them into the British Navy.

Embargo Act (1807)

A law that prohibited American ships from trading in foreign ports.

War Hawks

Members of Congress who advocated for war against Britain leading up to the War of 1812.

Hartford Convention (1814)

A gathering of Federalists that discussed the possibility of secession from the Union.

Andrew Jackson

A US general who led troops to victory in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.

Battle of New Orleans

A major battle in the War of 1812, won by American forces led by Andrew Jackson.

Treaty of Ghent

The treaty that ended the War of 1812, restoring the status quo ante bellum.

Rush-Bagot Agreement (1817)

An agreement between the US and Britain that limited naval armaments on the Great Lakes.

Non-Intercourse Act (1809)

A law that lifted embargoes on all countries except Britain and France.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that transformed economies from agrarian to industrial.

National Road

The first major improved highway in the United States built by the federal government.

John Deere

An inventor who created the first steel plow, significantly improving agricultural efficiency.

Cyrus McCormick

An inventor known for the mechanical reaper, which revolutionized farming.

Erie Canal

A canal in New York that connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie, facilitating trade and transportation.

Urban Life

The characteristics and quality of life in cities that grew rapidly during the 19th century.

Abolition

The movement to end slavery in the United States.

Temperance Movement

A social movement aimed at reducing alcohol consumption.

Seneca Falls Convention (1848)

The first women's rights convention in the United States, promoting equal rights and suffrage.

Panic of 1837

A financial crisis that led to a severe economic depression in the United States.

Indian Removal Act (1830)

A law that resulted in the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation and movement of Native American nations from southeastern parts of the United States following the Indian Removal Act.

Cherokee Nation v. Georgia

A Supreme Court case that ruled Native American tribes were not sovereign nations and could not seek justice in federal courts.

Worcester v. Georgia

A Supreme Court ruling that established that state laws did not apply in Native American territories.

Cultural Nationalism

An ideology that emphasizes the promotion and celebration of a nation’s culture and identity.

Romanticism

An artistic and intellectual movement that emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism.

Utopian Communities

Ideal societies established to create a perfect living environment, often featuring communal ownership.

Brook Farm

A transcendentalist utopian community aimed at integrating intellectualism with communal labor.

Feminism

The advocacy for women's rights and gender equality.

Hudson River School

A mid-19th century American art movement known for its landscape paintings depicting the Hudson River Valley.

Revivals

Religious gatherings intended to inspire faith and convert individuals.