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Temperance Movement
Movement that tried to show the dangers of alcohol. The people of this movement saw it as the source of Americas problems -
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2nd Great Awakening
A cultural revival of religion and its importance. -
Industrial Revolution
A revolution in inventions and manufacturing .Leading to the creations such as the cotton gin. -
Election of 1824
Election for the presidency between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. Result became known as the corrupt bargain, cause it was swung John Quincy Adams way. -
Indian Removal Act
Act forcing Indians to move west. Was seen as very controversial because the Cherokee tribe sued and won in Worcester vs Georgia, but was still forced to move by president Jackson. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
One of the very few Slave Rebellion's to take place. Holds the distinction as "The Bloodiest Slave Rebellion". -
Transcendentalism
an idealistic philosophical and social movement which developed in New England around 1836 in reaction to rationalism. Influenced by romanticism, Platonism, and Kantian philosophy, it taught that divinity pervades all nature and humanity. -
Trail of Tears
An tragic event as the Indian tribes were forced to hike through the mountains. Many suffered fatally , giving the name trail of tears to the trail. -
William Harrison Elected
Election of William Harrison. Was a highlight in american history cause Harrison died a month into his presidency, causing a Vice president to take office for the first time. -
Seneca Falls Meeting
Was the first women's right convention. At the meeting women listed all their grievances.
