2012 State Assessment Vocabulary Review: U.S. History

1. 2012 State Assessment Vocabulary Review: U.S. History

2. American Wars The War of 1812: A war to stop a British Invasion. The victory comes largely from the British having to focus on issues at home. Andrew Jackson wins the battle of New Orleans, which will help lead him to the presidency Mexican – American War: The U.S. goes to war with Mexico over a disputed border in Texas. The victory results in the U.S. gaining the Southwestern U.S: CA, NV, AZ, NM Spanish American War: The U.S. goes to war with Spain over the alleged attack on the USS Maine. The victory results in Spain surrendering a number of their colonies (Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico) and giving Cuba its independence.

3. Early American History Northwest Ordinance: Established how future states will be admitted to the Union (Ohio becomes the first) Whiskey Rebellion: The government suppressed a rebellion by frontiersmen refusing to pay taxes on whiskey Alien and Sedition Acts: Out of the fear of a war with France, the Government can deport any immigrants deemed dangerous and to prosecute anyone publishing false accusations of the government

4. Early American History (pt. 2) McCulloch v. Maryland: Supreme Court Decision, said states cannot interfere with Federal Government operations National Bank (Constitutionality of): Congress created a bank to issue currency and manage government funds, some (Republicans) claimed this violated the Constitution, but supporters (Federalists) claim the Constitution does not forbid it, and therefore using a loose interpretation of the Constitution is allowed. Classwork: State Assessment Practice, the 1920’s Homework: Complete State Assessment review sheets (1st 8 terms)

5. Antebellum America Missouri Compromise: Admits Maine (Free) and Missouri (Slave) as states and outlaws Slavery north of 36’30” Compromise of 1850: To settle issues over slavery, Congress admits California as a free state, passes a fugitive slave law, and allows Southwestern territories to vote on slavery (Popular Sovereignty) Fugitive Slave Act: Requires law enforcement to arrest and return fugitive slaves to the south. Kansas – Nebraska Act: The Kansas and Nebraska territories are allowed to vote on the issue of slavery (Popular Sovereignty) Frederick Douglass: Escaped slave that became a powerful anti-slavery speaker

6. Civil War 1st Bull Run: The first major battle of the Civil War, revealed that the war would be longer than most originally thought Shiloh: Battle in Tennessee, U.S. Grant’s army is surprised and barely survives Antietam: Confederates invade the North (1st time) and are defeated, Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation. Emancipation Proclamation: Frees all slaves in the territory in rebellion against the U.S. (the Confederacy) Classwork: Assessment Review, The Red Scare Homework: Complete tonight’s Assessment Review Sheets . 1920’s Test Friday

7. Civil War Part 2 Gettysburg: The Confederates invade the North (2nd time) and are defeated. The turning point in the East as the Confederates will never recover from their casualties Sherman’s March to the Sea: Union General William T. Sherman devastates Georgia through the use of Total War against Southern civilians and economy Guerilla: Non-uniformed soldier that typically fights by covert methods

8. Reconstruction and the Plains Jim Crow: Southern Segregation Laws Carpetbagger: Northerners that moved to the South during Reconstruction for economic opportunities Sand Creek Massacre: Soldiers under Col. John Chivington massacre Cheyenne in the Western Kansas Territory (now Colorado), after a peace treaty had been signed.

9. The Gilded Age Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: Fire in a New York sweatshop that killed 146 workers largely due to the negligence of the owners Emigrant: a person leaving a country or area Immigrant: A person arriving in a new country or area Push Factor: Reasons why a person moves away from an area (emigrates) Pull Factor: Reasons why a person moves into an area (immigrates) Classwork: Assessment Review, The Great Migration Homework: Complete tonight’s Assessment Review Sheets 1920’s Test Friday