Fill in the graphic organizer with information about each event.
Example:
Event Mercantilism
Dates: 1640’s-1776
Who: American Colonists & their home country of England
What Happened: The English monarchy needed money, Colonies made money and benefited from being an English colony
Effect/ Importance: Intolerable Acts, Rebellions, Smuggling, Colonial Independence
George Washington’s Presidency
1789-1797
George Washington and the citizens of the United States
John Adams’ Presidency and the Sedition Act
1797-1801
John Adams, the United States population and Congress
Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency and the Louisiana Purchase
1803
Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte, US Citizens
James Madison’s Presidency & The War of 1812
1809-1817
James Madison, US, Canada, Great Britain, Native Americans
James Monroe’s Presidency & The Monroe Doctrine
1817-1825
James Monroe, US, Europe
Age of Jackson
1829-1837
Andrew Jackson, Native Americans, US
Second Great Awakening
1790-1840
US Citizens
Event Second Great Awakening
Dates: 1790-1840
Who: US Citizens
What Happened: A religious revival movement in the United States, characterized by emotional religious fervor and a focus on personal salvation.
Effect/ Importance: Led to the growth of new religious denominations, increased participation in organized religion, and influenced social reforms such as abolition and women's rights.
Manifest Destiny
1840s-1850s
US Citizens, Native Americans, Mexico
The belief that it was the United States' destiny to expand and settle across the entire continent of North America.
Led to westward expansion, the annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and increased tensions between the North and South over the expansion of slavery.
Civil War
1861-1865
Union (United States) vs Confederate States of America (Southern states)
A war fought between the northern and southern states over issues including states' rights, slavery, and secession.
Resulted in the abolition of slavery, the preservation of the United States as one nation, and the amendments to the Constitution that granted equal rights to African Americans.
Westward Expansion
Mid-1800s
US Citizens, Native Americans
The movement of settlers and migrants to the western territories of the United States.
Led to the displacement and mistreatment of Native Americans, the establishment of new states, and the development of the transcontinental railroad.
Industrial Revolution
Late 1700s-mid 1800s
US Citizens, European immigrants, factory owners
A period of rapid industrialization and technological advancements.
Resulted in the growth of factories, urbanization, increased production and efficiency, and significant changes in society and the economy.
Progressive Era
1890s-1920s
US Citizens, progressive reformers, government officials
A time of social and political reform aimed at addressing issues such as corruption, inequality, and social injustice.
Led to the passing of progressive policies and legislation, including women's suffrage, labor reforms, and environmental conservation.