Download CHAPTER 9 Study Topics

CHAPTER 9 Study Topics
EXPLAIN why Monroe’s administration was called the Era of Good Feelings.
WHAT warning did President Monroe give to European powers in the Monroe Doctrine ?
WHY do you think he gave such a warning?
HOW does Monroe say the United States will treat existing European countries?
EXPLAIN how Henry Clay wanted to improve the country.
HOW did roads and canals affect the economy of the United States?
WHAT problem did Missouri’s request for statehood create?
EXPLAIN the solution to the problem.
EXPLAIN how American art and literature reflected American life in the early 1800’s.
DESCRIBE the differences between sectionalism and nationalism ?
NAME the waterway from Albany, NY to Buffalo, NY.
LIST the three writers discussed in section 3, give examples of the style of writing, and titles of
their works.
LIST the artist discussed in section 3, give examples of the style of art, and title of his work.
DESCRIBE how the ideas of education began to change.
EXPLAIN what began to influence architecture in early America.
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How was democracy expanding in America during the beginning of Jackson’s presidency?
Kitchen cabinet -- why did Jackson have it when he had an official presidential cabinet?
Spoil’s system -- be able to fully define and explain what was the benefit in having this system.
Also, what are the pros and cons and for whom?
Why was the Tariff of Abominations passed and what problems did it lead to?
Describe the economic differences in the sections of the United States during the early 1800’s?
How would the Tariff of Abominations lead to problems between the North and the South?
What idea did supporters of the states’ rights doctrine promote?
What was the rationale for the Indian removal Act?
Did Jackson NOT follow the law -- explain
How was the lifestyle of the Indians changed forever
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What motivated Mountain Men?
Explain the difficulties that travelers faced on the trails west.
What difficulties led the Mormons to move west to Utah?
Define Manifest destiny
Explain how Manifest Destiny impacted the people that lived in the western half of the US
Why was it important for the United States to control all the land between the Atlantic Ocean and
Pacific Ocean.
What happened at the Battle of the Alamo ?
Why was water rights important to those that lived in the American Southwest.
Explain four reasons why westward movement was made possible.
Explain four effects that westward movement had on our country.
What types of people participated in the California Gold Rush? AND how did the different
groups take part in the Gold Rush?
What was life like in mining camps?
What are some possible problems created with so many people taking part in the Gold Rush?
What roles did women and immigrants play in the Gold Rush
Explain the positive and negative impact on the people who lived in California during the Gold
Rush.