Unit 2 Webquest

1. Articles of Confederation- The Articles of confederation was a good idea.
2. Shay’s Rebellion- The rebels involved in Shays rebellion must have been brave.
3. Great Compromise- A great way to have equal power among states.
4. federalism- Was a smart governmental system.
5. Three-Fifth’s Compromise- A smart way to account for slaves in the south.
6. Whiskey Rebellion- Its amazing how the tax of an item can led people to such madness.
7. Little Turtle- He was such a great warrior and leader to his people.
8. Alien and Sedition Acts- Considered an aggressive move by the government.
9. Northwest Ordnance of 1787- Helped shape northwestern American territory.
10. Louisiana Purchase- I wonder what America would be like if the Louisiana Purchase never happened.
11. Monroe Doctrine- A bold law that showed America was not a pushover country.
12. impressments- An unfair way to mistreat sailors.
13. Star Spangled Banner- When one here’s the star spangled banner it instills pride in ones nation.
14. Eerie Canal- A great interstate shipment route.
15. Samuel Slater- Revolutionized industrialization in America.

Civil war part 4

To inflict a decisive blow to the Union.

South sneaks around woods catches Union by surprise.

Small skirmishes between the two.

Describe the expansionist movement: Many Americans look at it as an opportunity to take land such as New Mexico , Texas , and Cali .



Describe Manifest Destiny and what people used it to justify: The belief that GOD wanted the US to own all of North America .



Describe the Temperance Movement: It is when they thought that drinking was bad.

Describe the Abolition Movement: when many people started opposing slavery.

Describe the Education Reform Movement: Because there were no public schools Horace Mann started the first state school board in Mass.



Describe the Reform Movement for Women’s rights including the Seneca Falls Conference? Elizabeth Cady Stanton and others organized the first women’s rights convention called Seneca Falls .

Bell Ringer

What was unusual about Andrew Jackson’s inauguration. Why might Jackson have been called the peoples president.

Jackson’s inauguration was overpopulated and was a mass of confusion. He might have been called the peoples pres. because he was considered a down to earth guy.

Andrew Jackson Review

Describe Jackson’s push and winning of the presidency:
When Jackson won the presidency their was many people there to witness his inauguration.

Describe the Indian Removal Act
A Law that forced all Cherokee Indians to move out west.

Describe the Bank Crisis:
Small state banks produced their own money causing a cash overflow.

Describe the reaction to Jackson’s policies:
Many people opposed Jackson’s policies as some claimed they were unconstitutional.

Industry

Describe advances in road construction:
Started turnpikes.

Describe advances in water transportation:
Steam boats introduced and canals built.

Why is the Eerie Canal important?
Funneled goods through Hudson River and to NYC.

Describe advances in railroads:
Appeared in 1820’s cost less than ships faster and carried more weight.

Describe the inventions of Sam Morse and Eli Whitney:
Morse invented Morse code a new way to communicate, and Whitley invented the Cotton Gin.

Why did the Cotton Gin expand slavery?
Improved cotton production.

War of 1812

How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French?

The us become involved in the war when the British burned down the capitol.

What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US?

Jefferson leds a small army into Canada to fight British troops.

Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war:
Attacks on American ships.

What does Madison ask Congress to do?
To declare war on GB.

Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812: