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HIS105 – American History, Part I

• Instructor: Professor T. Willig

• Semester: Fall 2024

• Purpose: This review sheet is a guide for focusing on significant topics and themes in preparation for the final exam, not a comprehensive list.

Era of Good Feelings & Age of Jackson (1816-1836)

• The period is characterized by an illusion of harmony; however, underlying issues caused national strife and divisions.

• Key Topics:

  • Missouri Compromise (1820)

    • Detailed terms of the Missouri Compromise.

    • Impact and foreshadowing of future sectional conflicts.

  • Andrew Jackson's policies, including:

    • 2nd National Bank stance.

    • Reasons for Senate censure of President Jackson.

  • Tariff of Abominations and Nullification Crisis:

    • Explanation of the crisis and its threat to the Union.

    • Jackson’s response to the crisis.

  • Indian Removal Policy (1830s):

    • Rationale behind the Indian removal initiatives.

Key Terms

• Tariff of 1816

• Maysville Road

• 2nd National Bank

• Webster-Hayne debates

• American Colonization Society

• Nullification Crisis

• Rush-Bagot Treaty

• Compromise Tariff & Force Bill

• Convention of 1818

• Bank Veto

• Adams-Onis Treaty (Transcontinental Treaty)

• Specie Circular

• Panic of 1837

• Elections of 1824 & 1828

• Whig Party

• “Corrupt Bargain”

• Indian Removal Act

• Tariff of Abominations

• Cherokee Nation vs. Georgia (1831)

• “South Carolina – Exposition & Protest”

• Worcester vs. Georgia (1832)

• John Calhoun

• Treaty of New Echota

• Spoils System

• “Trail of Tears”

Westward Expansion, the Mexican War, and Sectional Strife (1836-1859)

• Oregon Crisis Resolution:

  • Explanation of how the crisis was resolved with Great Britain.

• Manifest Destiny:

  • Meaning and implications for Americans in the 1840s.

• Texas Revolution (1836) and Mexican War (1846-1848):

  • Factors leading to the Texas Revolution and subsequent war.

  • Impact of the war on North-South relations and resulting political compromises.

• Evaluation of the success and failures of the compromises around slavery during this period.

Key Terms

• Manifest Destiny

• Wilmot Proviso

• John L. O'Sullivan

• Gadsden Purchase

• Oregon Trail

• California Gold Rush

• “54 40’ or fight!”

• Compromise of 1850

• Stephen Austin

• Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom’s Cabin

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Alamo & Goliad

• Popular Sovereignty

• Davy Crockett & James Bowie

• Stephen Douglas

• Sam Houston

• Kansas-Nebraska Act

• San Jacinto

• “Bleeding Kansas”

• Zachary Taylor

• John Brown

• Winfield Scott

• Nicholas Trist

• Lecompton Constitution

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Dred Scott Decision

• Harpers Ferry

Civil War (1860-1865)

• Presidential Elections of 1860 and 1864:

  • Significance of both elections and their political context.

• Lincoln’s 1860 Election:

  • Reasons for several states seceding from the Union.

  • Lincoln's stance on slavery in 1860.

• Civil War Objectives:

  • Lincoln’s justification for using force against secession.

  • Possible outcomes had Lincoln lost the 1864 election.

• Early War Phase:

  • Initial outcomes for both sides in the Civil War.

  • Key turning points in the conflict.

  • Emancipation Proclamation:

    • Significance of this document.

  • Radical Republicans:

    • Relationship and interaction with President Lincoln.

Key Terms

• Presidential elections of 1860 & 1864

• Vicksburg

• Fort Sumter

• Wilderness & Petersburg

• Bull Run

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Antietam

• Sherman’s Georgia Campaign

• Fredericksburg

• Radical Republicans

• Chancellorsville

• Charles Sumner & Thaddeus Stevens

• Gettysburg

• Appomattox Court House

Primary Documents for Final Exam

• Chapter 8

• Chapter 11

  • Monroe Doctrine

  • Excerpt from Narrative of Life of Frederick Douglass

  • Jefferson Letter to John Holmes, April 22, 1820

• Chapter 15

  • “Emancipation Proclamation”

  • “Gettysburg Address”

  • “Second Inaugural Address”

A quiz based on the provided notes can cover significant topics. Here are some sample questions:

1. What was the significance of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?A) It resolved the issue of slavery expansion in new states.B) It authorized the removal of Native Americans.C) It increased tariffs on imported goods.D) It established a second national bank.

2. What was the Nullification Crisis, and how did President Jackson respond?

3. Which policy was introduced under Andrew Jackson that led to the forced relocation of Native Americans?A) Tariff of AbominationsB) Indian Removal ActC) Missouri CompromiseD) Adams-Onis Treaty

4. What does Manifest Destiny refer to?A) The belief in American expansion across the continent.B) A political movement during the Civil War.C) A treaty with Great Britain.D) The compromise between North and South.

5. Which major battle was a turning point in the Civil War?A) Fort SumterB) GettysburgC) FredericksburgD) Vicksburg

This format can be used to assess knowledge on the topics of the Era of Good Feelings, Jacksonian policies, and the Civil War.

Quiz covering the study guide for HIS105 – American History, Part I:

1. What was the Era of Good Feelings characterized by?A) Economic prosperity and unityB) An illusion of harmony amidst growing national strifeC) The absence of any political partiesD) Increased military conflicts

2. What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?A) An agreement that admitted California as a free stateB) A legislative measure that attempted to prevent slavery in new statesC) A treaty with Great BritainD) A plan to distribute Indian lands to settlers

3. What was the significance of Andrew Jackson's policies regarding the 2nd National Bank?A) Strengthening federal powerB) His opposition led to the eventual demise of the bankC) It increased tariffs on importsD) It expanded voting rights to all men

4. During the Tariff of Abominations and Nullification Crisis, what was the main issue?A) States' ability to nullify federal lawsB) The spread of slavery in new territoriesC) Battles with Native AmericansD) Foreign taxation strategies

5. What was the Indian Removal Policy in the 1830s?A) A plan to integrate Native Americans into American societyB) A strategy to forcibly relocate Native Americans to lands west of the Mississippi RiverC) A peace treaty with Native American tribesD) An educational initiative to teach Native Americans English

6. What was Manifest Destiny in the 1840s?A) A belief in American superiority over European nationsB) A doctrine justifying the expansion of the United States across the continentC) A movement towards isolationismD) The end of the Mexican-American War

7. What did the Compromise of 1850 aim to resolve?A) The boundary dispute with BritainB) The status of slavery in the newly acquired territoriesC) Issues regarding Native American land rightsD) Tariff disputes between northern and southern states

8. Which battle is known as the turning point of the Civil War?A) Fort SumterB) Bull RunC) GettysburgD) Vicksburg

9. What key document did Abraham Lincoln issue that changed the nature of the Civil War?A) The Emancipation ProclamationB) The Gettysburg AddressC) The Declaration of IndependenceD) The Articles of Confederation

10. What was the result of the Dred Scott Decision?A) It affirmed the rights of free blacks in the NorthB) It ruled that African Americans could not be citizensC) It ended slavery in the United StatesD) It protected the rights of Native Americans

This quiz covers major themes, events, and concepts from the study guide, providing a comprehensive review for students preparing for the final exam.

Here are additional multiple-choice quiz questions based on key points from HIS105 – American History, Part I:

9. What was a major consequence of the panic of 1837? A) Increased federal funding for infrastructure B) Widespread bank failures and economic hardship C) The expansion of the railroad system D) The establishment of more national parks

10. The Tariff of 1816 primarily aimed to: A) Protect American industry from foreign competition B) Increase tax revenue from agriculture C) Eliminate trade barriers with Great Britain D) Decrease the price of imported goods

11. Who was a prominent figure in the opposition to slavery through literature? A) Davy Crockett B) Harriet Beecher Stowe C) John Calhoun D) Stephen Douglas

12. The Compromise of 1850 included which of the following provisions? A) Admission of California as a free state B) Abolition of slavery in Washington D.C. C) Establishment of the Kansas-Nebraska Act D) Ratification of the Missouri Compromise

13. What did the term 'Bleeding Kansas' refer to? A) The slaughter of Native Americans in the West B) Violence between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in Kansas C) Economic struggles during the 1830s D) Military battles during the Civil War

14. Which of the following best describes the significance of the Adams-Onis Treaty (Transcontinental Treaty)? A) It resolved border disputes between the U.S. and Canada. B) It acquired Florida from Spain and defined U.S.-Spanish boundaries. C) It ended the Mexican-American War. D) It established peace with Native American tribes.

15. The Radical Republicans sought to: A) Compromise on slavery issues B) Punish the South after the Civil War C) Support Lincoln's policies unconditionally D) Limit the power of the federal government

16. Which key factor contributed to the start of the Civil War? A) Conflicts over states' rights and federal authority B) The establishment of the 2nd National Bank C) The passage of the Homestead Act D) Diplomatic tensions with European nations

These questions will continue to test knowledge