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A Growing Nation 1800-1870

A Growing Nation 1800-1870. Historical Background. Growth at Home. 1800—16 states clustered near East Coast 1803—Louisiana Purchase (under T. Jefferson) doubled size of nation Improved transportation helped bind new/old states Election of Andrew Jackson=age of the common man

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A Growing Nation 1800-1870

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  1. A Growing Nation1800-1870 Historical Background

  2. Growth at Home • 1800—16 states clustered near East Coast • 1803—Louisiana Purchase (under T. Jefferson) doubled size of nation • Improved transportation helped bind new/old states • Election of Andrew Jackson=age of the common man • Also time of “Indian removal” & forced migration

  3. On the World Stage • War of 1812 • Convinced Europe that we were here to stay • Monroe Doctrine of 1823 • Warned Europe not to colonize in the Americas • War with Mexico • Texas secession from Mexico leads to gain of CA/NM • Gold Rush • Drew 100’s of 1000’s to the new nation

  4. “Go west, young man”Expansion &Economic Growth • Improved transportation • Erie Canal completed 1825 • Transcontinental railroad completed 1869 • Advances in technology • Factories in Northeast • Steel plow & reaper • Telegraph—nearly instant communication

  5. Winds of Change • Child labor/unsafe working conditions • Promotion of women’s rights • Conflict over slavery sharpened in mid-1800’s

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