Industrial Revolution People Of the Time The Growing Country VocabOther
Opened a textile mill in Massachusetts Began factory system
Francis Cabot Lowell
Invented the cotton gin
Eli Whitney
Congress chartered in 1816 Had the power to make large loans to businesses
Second Bank of the United States
Where, in the US, did the Industrial Revolution begin? Why did it begin there?
New England Began in New England because coal and iron sources nearby, rivers and streams near, and poor soil of New England made farming difficult.
Four elements of free enterprise
-Competition -Profit -Private property -Economic Freedom
Henry Clay’s influence during this time?
He tried to resolve the sectional disputes through compromise
What cabinet position did John Quincy Adams hold?
Secretary of State
Who was Miguel Hidalgo?
He led a rebellion against the Spanish government of Mexico. Executed by Spanish
What did John Calhoun support?
-Supported state sovereignty - Believed high tariffs raised the prices of manufactured goods -Thought internal improvements, developing industries and a national bank would benefit the south.
What did Daniel Webster support?
Tariff of 1816 He began career supporting free trade and the shipping interests of New England
Why was the Erie Canal important to the growing country?
Connected Albany with Buffalo Allowed for more trade between different sections of country
The Adams-Onis Treaty was an example of what? AND what did US gain from this treaty?
An example of US “military strength” US gained East Florida and Spain gave up all claims to West Florida
What were the three parts of the Missouri Compromise?
1.Missouri admitted as a slave state 2. Maine admitted as a free state 3. Banned slavery in remained of Louisiana Territory – North of 36, 30 parallel
How was the Convention of 1818 beneficial to the US?
-Set the US/Canada boundary - Demilitarized the border between US and Canada - US gained the rights to settle in Oregon Country
Why was the Monroe Doctrine important to US foreign policy?
US would not interfere with existing European colonies in Americas – BUT it would oppose any new colonies.
Capital
Money for investment
Patent
Gives an inventor the sole legal right to invention for a period of time
Sectionalism
Loyalty to a region
Industrial Revolution
The change from a farming society to a society based on industry
Interchangeable Parts
Uniform pieces that can be made in large quantities to replace other identical pieces
What was the benefit of the Tariff of 1816?
It protected American industries from foreign competition
What was the population of the US during this time period?
4 million year
What was the Era of Good Feelings?
A time when political differences faded away. Did not last long – it ended when sectionalism began.
How did sectionalism hurt the US?
-divided the country based on where people lived -regions disagreed over the needs for tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements (roads)
What were 4 benefits of the canals?
1.Canals were faster than travel by wagon 2. lowered the cost of shipping goods. 3. helped unite a growing country 4. brought prosperity to towns along the routes.