Market Revolution Test Study Guide

These flashcards cover essential topics related to the Market Revolution, key Supreme Court cases, immigration, and social changes from the study guide for effective exam preparation.

What were the Lowell Girls known for?

The Lowell Girls were young farm women who worked in textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts and gained the opportunity to earn their own income.

What key transportation innovation connected New York City to the Great Lakes?

The Erie Canal connected New York City to the Great Lakes.

What did Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish?

Marbury v. Madison established judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to declare federal laws unconstitutional.

What was the context of the Monroe Doctrine?

The Monroe Doctrine stated Europe could not colonize areas in Latin America, the US would stay out of European affairs, and Europe could not interfere with new nations in the Western Hemisphere.

What three components made up Henry Clay's American System?

The three components were: 1. Second Bank of the United States, 2. Infrastructure improvements (roads and canals), 3. Tariffs to protect American industries.

What role did the cotton gin play in the South?

The cotton gin dramatically increased demand for cotton and enslaved labor in the Deep South.

Who is known as the Father of the American Factory System?

Samuel Slater is known as the Father of the American Factory System.

What was the purpose of the National Road?

The National Road was built to connect Maryland to the Old Northwest and facilitate westward expansion.

What is Manifest Destiny?

Manifest Destiny is the belief that it was America's God-given right to expand westward.

What impact did the Market Revolution have on wealth distribution?

The Market Revolution increased the gap between the wealthy and the poor, leading to the formation of labor unions.

What were immigrant contributions during 1840-1860?

4 million immigrants, mostly Germans and Irish, contributed to infrastructure projects like canals and railroads.

What legal precedent was set by Commonwealth v. Hunt?

Commonwealth v. Hunt ruled that worker unions were legal.

What was the significance of the steamboat invented by Robert Fulton?

Robert Fulton's steamboat, the Clermont, allowed for faster and cheaper transportation against river currents.

What did the Cult of Domesticity emphasize?

The Cult of Domesticity emphasized that middle-class women should focus on home, husband, and children, while promoting sexual innocence and dependence on men.