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- The French "mission civilisatrice", the Portuguese "missão civilizadora," and "manifest destiny" all had one thing common, they touted the concept of expansion into territories as _____.
- The ____ formalized the idea of popular sovereignty, which basically meant that (white) residents of states could decide for themselves whether the state should allow slavery.
- In 1853, what purchase completed Manifest Destiny by adding the last strip of land that completed the continental United States as it is today?
- John C. Fremont led California to rebel against Mexico and used WHAT as a symbol of their cause?
- What religious movement began in New York state, but because of religious persecution and harassment was eventually chased to Utah?
- In 1848, _____ organized the first convention for women's rights in Seneca Falls, New York. The convention demanded improved laws regarding child custody, divorce, and property rights. They argued that women deserved equal wages and career opportunities in law, medicine, education and the ministry. First and foremost among the demands was suffrage — _____
- Texas gained its independence from Mexico in 1836. T/F
- In 1841 who brought attention to the insane, and advocated for humane hospitals and state-supported care? In their address to the Massachusetts legislature they said "confined in this Commonwealth in cages, closets, cellars, stalls, pens! Chained, beaten with rods, lashed into obedience." They gathered evidence of the appalling abuse by touring prisons, workhouses, almshouses, and private homes.
- In 1821, there were only about 2000 Tejanos in the territory of Tejas. To encourage economic development and increase the number of settlers, the Mexican Government granted a huge track of land to who?
- What is the name of the political system that awards offices for political gains?
- Complete the following: The Mexican American War was the first United States war that was _____________.
- President James Polk originally offered to purchase land from the Mexican government but was told "No". What area was he wanting to buy?
- What movement during the 19th century opposed slavery and wanted to do away with the practice?
- What philosophical movement founded Brook Farm in 1841 and believed that manual labor and intelligent pursuits could be successfully mixed together?
- What group were the best known Utopian communities in 19th century America, and are also known for their style of furniture?
- Which of the following was NOT one of the 5 Civilized Indian Nations that was forced to relocate in the Indian Removal Act of 1830?a. Chickasawsb. Cherokeec. Choctawsd. Shawnee
- What was the name of the book by Harriett Beecher Stowe that sold a million copies between 1851-1854? It changed forever how Americans viewed slavery and was banned in the south.
- ____ founded the Women's Christian Temperance Union in 1874, which would be one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the United States by the end of the 19th century.
- Before the early 1800's there was no consistent or structured system of education. Who advocated for education reform? They believed that education would not only benefit children, but the American society as a whole. Their push for education reform became known as the "Common School Movement".
- Daughters of a South Carolina slaveholder, _______ converted to Quakerism and became outspoken critics of slavery. They called for women to "participate in the freeing and educating of slaves."