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1 EXPANSION AND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

2 NORTHWEST ORDINANCES, 1787 Northwest Territories needed to be organized (for new states!)Northwest Territories needed to be organized (for new states!) Government encouraged westward expansionGovernment encouraged westward expansion Slavery was banned in these territoriesSlavery was banned in these territories Public schools were mandatedPublic schools were mandated

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4 ELECTION OF 1800 Thomas Jefferson was elected the 3 rd president. Thomas Jefferson was elected the 3 rd president. His election became known as the “Revolution of 1800”. His election became known as the “Revolution of 1800”. Thomas Jefferson won the “Revolution of 1800” because people wanted a president to de-centralize the federal governmentThomas Jefferson won the “Revolution of 1800” because people wanted a president to de-centralize the federal government First Republican presidentFirst Republican president

5 TJ was a strong opponent of the constitution. TJ was a strong opponent of the constitution. He is said to be a constructionist. He is said to be a constructionist. This means if the an action was not expressly written in the constitution the president and the congress could not take that action. This means if the an action was not expressly written in the constitution the president and the congress could not take that action.

6 MARBURY V. MADISON Supreme Court Case in 1803 that gave the courts the power of Judicial Review. Supreme Court Case in 1803 that gave the courts the power of Judicial Review. This means the Supreme Court had the power to declare a law unconstitutional. This means the Supreme Court had the power to declare a law unconstitutional.

7 THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE In 1800 France acquired the Louisiana Territory from Spain in a series of treaties. In 1800 France acquired the Louisiana Territory from Spain in a series of treaties. The French allowed the United States to use the Port of New Orleans. The French allowed the United States to use the Port of New Orleans. Jefferson sent James Monroe in 1803 to France to buy New Orleans for $5 millionJefferson sent James Monroe in 1803 to France to buy New Orleans for $5 million France agreed to sell not only New Orleans but the whole Louisiana Territory for $15 millionFrance agreed to sell not only New Orleans but the whole Louisiana Territory for $15 million As a result, the US nearly doubled in sizeAs a result, the US nearly doubled in size

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9 THE HISTORICAL AUDACITY What does this mean in relation to the Louisiana Purchase? What does this mean in relation to the Louisiana Purchase? Ted Ed video Ted Ed video

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11 LEWIS AND CLARK Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase, all the way to the Pacific OceanJefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase, all the way to the Pacific Ocean 16 month expedition was supposed to:16 month expedition was supposed to: Chart trails westChart trails west Map rivers and mountain rangesMap rivers and mountain ranges Describe and collect samples of wildlifeDescribe and collect samples of wildlife Record facts & figures about Native AmericansRecord facts & figures about Native Americans They encountered many native tribes. Sacagawea became their guide.They encountered many native tribes. Sacagawea became their guide. The journey took more than 2 years to completeThe journey took more than 2 years to complete Why is the Lewis & Clark expedition important for America?Why is the Lewis & Clark expedition important for America?

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14 MANIFEST DESTINY Term coined by John L. O'SullivanTerm coined by John L. O'Sullivan Supported by Jacksonian Democratic principlesSupported by Jacksonian Democratic principles Between 1800-1860, America doubled in size and doubled in number of states (16 to 33)Between 1800-1860, America doubled in size and doubled in number of states (16 to 33) Three key motivations for westward movementThree key motivations for westward movement (1)Most Americans wanted to own their own land (2)Gold and other valuable resources lay in the West (3)The US was destined to stretch across North America for economic expansion Are there any negative things to consider about American expansionist dreams?Are there any negative things to consider about American expansionist dreams?

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16 INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Power-driven machines operated by unskilled workers replace hand tools and skilled workersPower-driven machines operated by unskilled workers replace hand tools and skilled workers Eli Whitney captured the spirit of the Revolution with his inventionsEli Whitney captured the spirit of the Revolution with his inventions Cotton Gin: rapidly removes cotton seeds, reduced costs, increased profits, increased need for more cotton cropsCotton Gin: rapidly removes cotton seeds, reduced costs, increased profits, increased need for more cotton crops Interchangeable Parts: for muskets, a broken piece used to mean a need for a new musket… now, if one piece broke, that one piece could be replaced… mass production is spurred on by this inventionInterchangeable Parts: for muskets, a broken piece used to mean a need for a new musket… now, if one piece broke, that one piece could be replaced… mass production is spurred on by this invention What is the effect of the invention of the cotton gin on the need for slaves in the South?What is the effect of the invention of the cotton gin on the need for slaves in the South?

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19 COTTON GIN: INVENTIONS THAT CHANGE HISTORY FOR BETTER OR WORSE?

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21 NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE As more families moved west of the Appalachian Mtns, into the LA Purchase, a growing network of toll roads and downstream river barges were the people’s best optionsAs more families moved west of the Appalachian Mtns, into the LA Purchase, a growing network of toll roads and downstream river barges were the people’s best options The steamboat enables more people to travel to more places more easily (and quickly)The steamboat enables more people to travel to more places more easily (and quickly) Canals were built to help move people onCanals were built to help move people on What can we compare these rivers and toll roads to today?What can we compare these rivers and toll roads to today?

22 ERIE CANAL The most famous canal was the Erie CanalThe most famous canal was the Erie Canal After 8 years of digging, it finally opened in 1825, its 363 miles connected the Great Lakes and the Atlantic OceanAfter 8 years of digging, it finally opened in 1825, its 363 miles connected the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean Transportation costs dropped and markets from west to east were opened upTransportation costs dropped and markets from west to east were opened up Different regions were connected and people were encouraged to settle the westDifferent regions were connected and people were encouraged to settle the west

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24 RISE OF NEW YORK CITY Until 1835, Philadelphia had been America’s largest cityUntil 1835, Philadelphia had been America’s largest city Soon, booming trade led the population of NYC to grow to become the largest US citySoon, booming trade led the population of NYC to grow to become the largest US city NYC was the link in between European markets across the ocean and American agriculture in the interior of the USNYC was the link in between European markets across the ocean and American agriculture in the interior of the US

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