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8 th Grade Review Trimester 2. Marbury v Madison ► The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison increased the power of the judicial branch of government.

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1 8 th Grade Review Trimester 2

2 Marbury v Madison ► The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison increased the power of the judicial branch of government by establishing the idea of judicial review.

3 The Louisiana Purchase ► Under President Jefferson’s leadership, the United States added the Louisiana Territory by buying it from France’s Napoleon Bonaparte.

4 Explorers Head West ► Expeditions led by Lewis, Clark increased Americans’ understanding of the West as they looked for a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

5 The War of 1812 ► Great Britain and the United States went to battle in the War of 1812 after Britain impressed US citizens, interfered with American shipping and armed Native American resistance.

6 Effects of the War ► The US won the War of 1812, which led to an increase in prosperity and national pride.

7 Monroe Doctrine ► The Monroe Doctrine warned European powers not to interfere in Americas and strengthened the US’s relationship with Latin America.

8 The Missouri Compromise ► Sectionalism, or disagreements between different regions, began to threaten the Union when Missouri applied to enter the Union.  Adding Missouri would change the balance between free and slave states

9 Missouri Compromise ► The Missouri Compromise settled the regional conflict and prohibited in any new states or territories north of 36°30’.

10 Americans Move West ► During the early 1800s, many Americans moved west of the Rocky Mountains to settle and trade – like Mountain Men and Mormons.

11 American Settlers Move to Texas ► Many American settlers moved to Texas after Mexico achieved independence from Spain.

12 Texans Revolt against Mexico ► Texans revolted against Mexican rule and established an independent nation.

13 Manifest Destiny ► Many Americans believed that the nation had a manifest destiny to claim new lands in the West including Oregon, Florida, California, and many other states in the Southwest.

14 Mexican-American War ► As a result of the Mexican-American War, the United States added territory in the Southwest. Oregon Florida Texas

15 Discovery of Gold Brings Settlers ► The discovery of gold brought settlers to California.

16 Beginning of the Industrial Revolution ► The invention of new machines in Great Britain led to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution – which transformed the way goods were produced in the United States. Great Britain

17 Changes in Working Life ► The introduction of factories changed working life for many Americans including the girls from Lowell’s factories. Unions were started to protect workers rights.

18 The Transportation Revolution ► New forms of transportation improved business, travel, and communications in the United States.

19 More Technological Advances ► Advances in technology led to new inventions that continued to change daily life and work.

20 Reviving the South’s Economy ► Eli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin revived the economy of the South.

21 The Slave System ► The slave system in the South produced harsh living conditions and occasional rebellions like Nat Turners rebellion.


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