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American History 10-13
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History
Undergraduate 1
09/26/2012

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Revolution of 1800
Definition
Jefferson being elected. Recieved power peacefully and needed no force.
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Marbury vs. Madison
Definition
First time a court acted to disallow a law because it was unconstitutional.
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Louisiana Purchase
Definition
U.S. purchased from France. France was not allowed to sell Lousiana according to Spain. When it was sold it was considered illegal.
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Lewis and Clark
Definition
Pacific Coast exploration. They went to make friends with the native tribes, collect plants, collect animals and chart geography.
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War of 1812
Definition
United States and British Empire went to war because of the trade restrictions Britain had enforced on the US. British supported Indians as well.
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Monroe Doctrine
Definition
European powers would no longer colonize or interfere with affairs of Independent nation America. The US would stay natural between Europe colonies at war.
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Missouri Compromise
Definition
Prohibited slavery north of Louisiana but there could be slavery in Missouri.
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Andrew Jackson
Definition
Won by popular vote. Supporter of states rights and slavery extensions in the west
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 Market Revolution
Definition
The North became more cash based, rather than using goods and services. People are becoming closer because of business interactions. Changes in transportation, i.e. railroads.
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Lowell Mills
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Women worked in factories and lived in houses together. Church attendance. No curfew. 
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Erie Canal
Definition
Cheaper through canal. Linked NYC with great lakes regon. 
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Seperate Spheres
Definition
Men and women are treated differently and are expcted to act differently. 
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Reform Movements
Definition

Temperance- Alcohol

Organizations against slavery.

Gradual Change.

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The 2nd Great Awakening
Definition
Religion. People started heading towards God and being saved.
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Abolitionsim
Definition
Movement to end slavery
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 Indian removal act
Definition
Remove indians to territory west of mississip. "Save indians from extincton"
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Trail of Tears
Definition
The indians actually moving
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Nullification
Definition
Nullfy laws
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Manifest Destiny
Definition
American felt like the land was meant for them. They were destined to expand amongst the country. 
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Oregon Trail
Definition
Fur trappers/ traders from missouri to oregon
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The mexican american war 
Definition
Mexico considered texas part of ts territory 
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