Notes 5-1 What Made the South Fear a Slave Named Nat Turner?

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NOTES REVIEW 5-1 through 5-7 MANIFEST DESTINY

Notes 5-1 “What made the South fear a slave named Nat Turner?”

1. How did improvements in cotton production affect slavery in the south? 2. Describe the differences between rural slavery and urban slavery 3. Why are William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglas important figures in history? 4. Describe Nat Turner’s rebellion in 1831. What happened? What were some of the results of the rebellion? 5. After Nat Turner’s rebellion, how might other slaves have felt about the possibility of organizing a revolt?

Notes 5-2 “How did improvements in transportation and industry affect the economy?”

1. What inventions did Cyrus McCormick and Samuel Morse each contribute to the U.S.? How was each invention helpful? 2. What major transportation improvement began to take off around 1840? What are positive effects that this type of transportation had on the U.S.? (this part of the question IS NOT IN YOUR NOTES…..THINK!!!)

Notes 5-3 “What was Manifest Destiny?” 1. In your own words, describe Manifest Destiny. 2. Why was John L. O’Sullivan telling everyone to “Go West”? 3. What 3 major trails west did we discuss? Why are these types of trails both important and helpful?

Notes 5-4 “Why aren’t people supposed to ‘Mess with Texas?” 1. What important event took place in 1821? 2. What did Mexico do in order to improve trade relations with the U.S.? 3. In your own words, describe what “Empresarios” are. 4. How do Americans view this new opportunity to buy land in Texas? 5. Why does Stephen F. Austin want to meet with Santa Anna? (ie: what do the people of Texas want?) 6. How does Santa Anna respond to Austin?

1 Notes 5-5 “What happened at the Alamo?” 1. What did the people of Texas want that basically led to the Battle at the Alamo? 2. Describe the battle of the Alamo. Who fought? Who won? Was it a close battle? 3. What famous battle cry developed in the U.S. after the battle of the Alamo? Why do you think this battle cry came to be? 4. What happens on March 2, 1836? Is Texas now part of the U.S.? 5. Describe the Battle of San Jacinto. Why did this battle occur? 6. What is the Treaty of Velasco? 7. In June 1836, who becomes President of Texas?

Notes 5-6 “How did the Mexican War begin?”

1. Who was James Polk running against in the Election of 1844? 2. What were the 4 main points of Polk’s campaign? 3. Explain “Fifty-four Forty or Fight”. 4. On December 20, 1845 Texas was annexed. What does that mean? What was the first issue that arose after Texas was annexed? 5. How does President Polk attempt to solve the border issue? 6. Why does Abraham Lincoln call for a “spot resolution”?

Notes 5-7 “What was gained from war with Mexico?”

1. What 3 U.S. generals lead the three-pronged attack on Mexico? 2. In general, how would you describe this system of attacks in the war with Mexico? Did it work out well for the U.S.? 3. What are the major outcomes of the treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo? 4. Who becomes President of the U.S. after the war with Mexico? 5. In your own words, describe the Gold Rush of 1849. 6. What is the Gadsden Purchase? Why did the U.S. need this land for?