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Early 1800's with NC detail
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8th Grade
01/29/2009

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How did the Lousiana Purchase and Manifest Destiny affect the size of the U.S.?
Definition
They EXPANDED the size of the U.S.
Term
Why were changes made to the NC Constitution in 1835?
Definition
To make government more democratic
Term
Archibald Murphey made a plan to improve NC. What did it include?
Definition
Improving the schools, government and economy
Term
What two political parties emerged in the 1830's?
Definition
Whigs and Democrats
Term
How did Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin change society in the US?
Definition
it increased slave labor because it increased the production of cotton
Term
What was a POSITIVE effect of the War of 1812?
Definition
It had been difficult to get goods from overseas, so the US began to manufacture their own goods. This helped to bring about the Industrial Revolution.
Term
How did the formation of political parties benefit the country?
Definition
The formation of political parties creates competition which brings about positive change.
Term
In the early 1800's, NC was called the Rip van WInkle state. Why?
Definition
People thought that NC was very far behind because it was poor, rural and conservative.
Term
What was the removal of the Cherokee people from their homeland known as?
Definition
The Trail of Tears
Term
What was Calvin Wiley was well known for?
Definition
creating educational reforms
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Dorothea Dix was known for her work with what group of people?
Definition
the mentally ill
Term
What is Suffrage?
Definition
the right to vote
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