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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution-Eli WhitneyAlong with other inventions, the Cotton Jin made by Eli Whitney perfected manufacturing with interchangeable parts and made the cultivation of cotton much more profitable causing slavery to be a permanent part of Southern society. The North experienced a manufacturing boom that continued well into the next century. The Industrial Revolution created jobs as well as convienece within the workforce. -
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Significant Events from 1800-1850
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Indian War of 1812
The War of 1812 Could Have Been the War of Indian IndependenceMany Native American tribes congregated to fight for their home land. American leaders were trying to takeover the land for westward expanision. Some tribes sided with Americans, while most sided with the British because they believed it would save their land. This meant that no peace would be present until one alliance was destroyed. -
James Monroe Elected for President
James Monroe Monroe's presidential term was named "The Era of Good Feeling" for keeping peace and prosperity in America. The Monroe Doctrine also put American diplomacy on the international scene causing worldwide respect. -
The American Antislavery Society is Founded
American Anti-Slavery SocietyThe American Antislavery Society (AASS) was founded by William Lloyd Garrison and Arthur Tappan. "The Liberator", a newspaper published by AASS was strongly supported by Quakers, women, and free African-Americans. These groups also played a major role in the Abolitionist movement. The society worked to denounce slavery as a sin, endorse non-violence, and condemn racial prejudice. -
The Fight Against Child Labor
Child Labor in U.S. HistoryIn 1836, early trade unions proposed a state minimum age law later that year, the first state child labor law is enacted. From 1802 to 1878, a series of laws gradually shortened the working hours, improved the conditions, and raised the age at which children could work. -
The Alamo
The 1836 Battle of the AlamoOriginally built as a church, The Alamo became abandonned and later occupied as a fortress. It was the scence for a pivital battele in the fight for the independence of Texas from Mexico. Texas won the battle with the help of Sam Houston, and became an idependent repulic. In 1845, Texas became a US state and gave a home and jobs to many people within the area. -
The Common School Journal by Horace Mann
Only A Teacher - Horace MannHorace Mann believed that public schooling was central to good citizenship, democratic participation and societal well-being (PBS). The Common School, founded by Mann, would place actual teachers (instead of farmers, surveyors,inkeepers, etc.) infront of the children all year round. That it would create a well rounded adult with an unbiased knowledge base for the future. -
Trail of Tears
A Brief History of the Trail of TearsThe Trail of Tears is not a single trail, but a series of trails walked or boated by thousands of American Indians from summer 1838 to spring 1839. Travel conditions were terrible because of drought, road conditions, and disease, but the military still pushed the Cherokee to reach theirr destination as quickly as possible. This lead to white settlers further gaining more land and privleges while leaving another race to fend for themselves, it would not help the nation work together. -
The Start of the California Gold Rush
The California Gold RushMany people traveled from all over the world to find gold in California. This caused an increase in population within the state. It showed the development of communication and organizations. The Gold Rush overall increased the quest for prosperity in America. -
Seneca Falls Convention
[Seneca Falls Convention Begins](http:/http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/seneca-falls-convention-begins)The first ever women's rights convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. Three hundred people (including men) showed up to protest the mistreatment of women in social, economic, political, and religious life.This was the push for equality for women to work, vote, and other privileges allowed to men.
