US History: Unit 2 Flashcards

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What was the Louisiana Purchase?

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A huge land deal in 1803 where the United States bought a large territory from France, doubling the size of the country. It gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans.

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What was the War of 1812?

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A conflict between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815, caused by issues like capturing American ships and impressment of American sailors. It helped boost American nationalism.

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What is the Monroe Doctrine?

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A policy announced by President James Monroe in 1823 stating that European countries should not interfere in Latin America, and any attempt to do so would be seen as a threat to the U.S.

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What was the Missouri Compromise?

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An agreement made in 1820 to settle the conflict over the spread of slavery in new states. Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state, with a line drawn across the Louisiana Territory to separate free and slave areas.

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What was the Abolitionist Movement?

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A campaign in the 19th century to end slavery in the United States, where abolitionists fought for the freedom and rights of enslaved people and raised awareness about the injustices of slavery.

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What is 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?

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A novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1852 that tells the story of enslaved people and highlighted the harsh realities of slavery, influencing public opinion against slavery in the U.S.

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Who was Harriet Tubman?

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An escaped enslaved person who became a key figure in the Underground Railroad, helping many others escape to freedom.

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Who was Frederick Douglass?

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A former enslaved person who became a powerful abolitionist leader, writer, and speaker, known for his autobiographies and tireless fight for the rights of African Americans and women.

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Who was William Lloyd Garrison?

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An abolitionist and journalist known for his newspaper, 'The Liberator,' which called for the immediate end of slavery. He was a strong advocate for civil rights.

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Who was John Brown?

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An abolitionist who believed in using violence to end slavery, best known for his raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859, where he attempted to start a slave uprising.