1. Whiskey Rebellion: Farmers in Penn rebelled bc of the excise tax (whiskey). Washington sent the troops to crush the rebellion. PROVED THE NEW GOV’T was STRONG! Whiskey Rebellion: Farmers in Penn rebelled bc of the excise tax (whiskey). Washington sent the troops to crush the rebellion. PROVED THE NEW GOV’T was STRONG! Louisiana Purchase (1803): Jefferson bought from France (Napoleon). Jefferson struggled bc of strict interpretation of Constitution. Jefferson made a treaty-approved by Congress using the Elastic Clause. Louisiana Purchase (1803): Jefferson bought from France (Napoleon). Jefferson struggled bc of strict interpretation of Constitution. Jefferson made a treaty-approved by Congress using the Elastic Clause. Lewis and Clark: Sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase and find a route to the Pacific, led by Sacajawea. Lewis and Clark: Sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase and find a route to the Pacific, led by Sacajawea.

2. Causes: Impressment, attacking U.S. ships, weapons to Native Americans, Expansion (Canada). Causes: Impressment, attacking U.S. ships, weapons to Native Americans, Expansion (Canada). Effects: Increased Nationalism, Star Spangled Banner, Andrew Jackson is a hero. Effects: Increased Nationalism, Star Spangled Banner, Andrew Jackson is a hero. Embargo Act: Passed by Jefferson, U.S. no trade with any nation. Hurt U.S. economy! Embargo Act: Passed by Jefferson, U.S. no trade with any nation. Hurt U.S. economy! Exports: Goods sent from U.S. to other countries. Exports: Goods sent from U.S. to other countries.

4. Monroe Doctrine: U.S. attempt to stop Europe from recolonizing in the Western Hemisphere (mainly South America). “Dangerous to our peace and safety.” U.S. will stay out of European affairs. Monroe Doctrine: U.S. attempt to stop Europe from recolonizing in the Western Hemisphere (mainly South America). “Dangerous to our peace and safety.” U.S. will stay out of European affairs. “Era of Good Feelings”: Period after the War of 1812. Only 1 political party existed (Democratic Republicans). Period of great economic success (prosperity). “Era of Good Feelings”: Period after the War of 1812. Only 1 political party existed (Democratic Republicans). Period of great economic success (prosperity). Andrew Jackson: Elected in 1828, he increased democracy did (not have to own land) but had problems with the Cherokee. Andrew Jackson: Elected in 1828, he increased democracy did (not have to own land) but had problems with the Cherokee. National Bank: Vetoed the Bank. Known as King Andrew. National Bank: Vetoed the Bank. Known as King Andrew. Dealt with the South Carolina Nullification Crisis. Dealt with the South Carolina Nullification Crisis.

6. Erie Canal: Linked NYC and the Great Lakes. Reduced shipping costs and made NY a major trading center. It helped western farmers. Erie Canal: Linked NYC and the Great Lakes. Reduced shipping costs and made NY a major trading center. It helped western farmers. Rural: Agricultural/farming. Rural: Agricultural/farming. Urban: Urbanization/cities/factories. Urban: Urbanization/cities/factories. Manifest Destiny(Polk): Belief that U.S. should expand from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean to spread democracy across the continent. Manifest Destiny(Polk): Belief that U.S. should expand from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean to spread democracy across the continent. Gained Oregon Country: “54/40 or Fight”. Gained Oregon Country: “54/40 or Fight”. Annexed (added) Texas but led to Mexican American War Annexed (added) Texas but led to Mexican American War U.S. gained Mexican Cession (Arizona, California, etc.) U.S. gained Mexican Cession (Arizona, California, etc.)

8. Secession: To break away. South Carolina was the first to secede after the Election of 1860. Secession: To break away. South Carolina was the first to secede after the Election of 1860. Seneca Falls Convention (1848): Women’s Rights movement. Included the Declaration of Sentiments: “All men and women are created equal”. Seneca Falls Convention (1848): Women’s Rights movement. Included the Declaration of Sentiments: “All men and women are created equal”. Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman was the conductor of a secret network to help slaves escape to freedom. Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman was the conductor of a secret network to help slaves escape to freedom. Popular Sovereignty: Let the people of a territory decided for themselves if they want to be slave or free. Popular Sovereignty: Let the people of a territory decided for themselves if they want to be slave or free.

9. Missouri is admitted as slave state. Missouri is admitted as slave state. Maine is admitted as free state. Maine is admitted as free state. 36/30 Line: All land north is free and all land south is slave. 36/30 Line: All land north is free and all land south is slave.

10. Uncle Tom’s Cabin: By Harriet Beecher Stowe, showed the evils of slavery and angered southerners. Uncle Tom’s Cabin: By Harriet Beecher Stowe, showed the evils of slavery and angered southerners. Kansas-Nebraska Act: Popular Sovereignty. Illegal voting in Kansas by border ruffians (Missouri). Led to Bleeding Kansas with John Brown. Kansas-Nebraska Act: Popular Sovereignty. Illegal voting in Kansas by border ruffians (Missouri). Led to Bleeding Kansas with John Brown. John Brown: Raid on Harper’s Ferry, the federal weapons arsenal. He was arrested for treason, tried, and killed. John Brown: Raid on Harper’s Ferry, the federal weapons arsenal. He was arrested for treason, tried, and killed. Election of 1860: Lincoln elected, South Carolina seceded. Election of 1860: Lincoln elected, South Carolina seceded.

12. 13th Amendment: Abolishes slavery. 13th Amendment: Abolishes slavery. 14 th Amendment: Grants citizenship and equal protection under the law for freedmen. 14 th Amendment: Grants citizenship and equal protection under the law for freedmen. 15 th Amendment: Grants voting rights for African American MALES. 15 th Amendment: Grants voting rights for African American MALES. Literacy Tests: Blacks had to take these tests to vote in the South. Literacy Tests: Blacks had to take these tests to vote in the South. Poll Taxes: Blacks had to pay a fee to vote in the South Poll Taxes: Blacks had to pay a fee to vote in the South Grandfather Clause: Black men could only vote if their grandfather did (almost all did not!). Grandfather Clause: Black men could only vote if their grandfather did (almost all did not!).