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8th Grade Am.History Chapter 11
Terms in Chapter 11 The American Nation
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09/11/2011

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urbanization
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movement of a population from farms to cities
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sectionalism
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loyalty to one's state or region
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intervention
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direct involvement by one nation in the affairs of another
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capital
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money; the first thing factory owners needed to finance their business
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steamboats
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invention that allowed farmers to ship goods more quickly and cheaply
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Industrial Revolution
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started in Britain in the mid-1700s; changed the way goods were produced; saw the beginning of the factory system
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capitalist
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person who invests in a business in order to make a profit
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Simon Bolivar
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revolutionary leader of South America; known as "The Liberator"
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Florida
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Through the Adams-Onis Treaty, it was purchased in 1821 from Spain for $5 million.
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second Bank of the United States
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With the support of the Republicans, it was established after the War of 1812 to help American industry.
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Monroe Doctrine
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foreign policy statement warning European countries not to attempt to regain control of newly independent nations in Latin America
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turnpikes
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built by private companies, these roads required payment of a toll
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Lowell, Massachusetts
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Its textile factories were considered models because they housed and protected women employees
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John C. Calhoun
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speaker for the south; he supported the War of 1812, opposed strengthening the federal government, and defended slavery
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Henry Clay
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speaker for the West; leader of the War Hawks; wanted government to lead in building the nation's economy; felt that slavery was evil
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canals
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allowed western farmers to ship goods directly to eastern cities
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creole
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people born to Spanish parents
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American System
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Henry Clay's program to promote economic growth for all sections; called for high tariffs on imports and to help northern factories; with that wealth northerners would have money to buy western farm products
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spinning jenny
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machine that could spin several threads at once; it transformed the textile industry
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