DBQ Questions Changes of the 1800’s Miss Springborn- Team 6 Mr. Rupp

Start with Historical Context… (Background information) Throughout the early 1800’s the United States continued to define itself as a society and a nation. America was changing in many ways. Geographic changes took place through territory expansion and war. –Manifest Destiny –1 st Seminole War –Mexican War

Background information (continued) Social changes were taking place for women, slaves, and Native Americans. –Abolitionists, Women’s Rights, Trail of Tears Technological advances included many new inventions that improved everyday life and transportation. Technological advances included many new inventions that improved everyday life and transportation. –Steam Boat, Cotton Gin, Telegraph, etc The documents that follow reflect some of the changes and issues the young country struggled with.

Document #1 The Declaration of Sentiments was signed at the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention. It was written by one of the meeting’s organizers, Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In addition to working for women’s rights, Stanton also fought for the abolition of slavery. ”We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable (cannot be taken away) rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted (created), deriving (getting) their just powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance (loyalty) to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.” Quote from the Declaration of Sentiments, 1848

Document #1…Question 1A In addition to equal rights for women, what does the Declaration want a “new government” to provide? ” We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable (cannot be taken away) rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted (created), deriving (getting) their just powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance (loyalty) to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.” Quote from the Declaration of Sentiments, 1848

Document #1…Question 1B In the Declaration of Independence of 1776, the founding fathers declared themselves free from British Rule. What does the Declaration of Sentiments of 1848 say “those who suffer” have the right to do? ”We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable (cannot be taken away) rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted (created), deriving (getting) their just powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance (loyalty) to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.” Quote from the Declaration of Sentiments, 1848

Document # 2 Abolitionists of the time period fought to end slavery. They were often met with fierce resistance in the South as well as in the North. This handbill, urging people to “silence” an abolitionist meeting, is an example of extreme ANTI-Abolitionist feeling in America. It shows how some did NOT want slavery to end. This handbill, urging people to “silence” an abolitionist meeting, is an example of extreme ANTI-Abolitionist feeling in America. It shows how some did NOT want slavery to end.

Document #2…Question 2A What words are used to describe the abolitionist and the abolitionist movement?

Document #2…Question 2B Why does the handbill include the words “The Union forever” (Union refers to the United States)? What would Union forever refer to if you were talking about the United States?

Document #3 Shipping Freight During The Erie Canal Era (New York City to Buffalo) Dirt Road Canal MethodWagonBoat Amount of Time 21 Days 8 Days Cost$100/ton$10/ton

Document #3…Question 3A According to this chart, how many days did it take to ship freight from New York City to Buffalo using the Erie Canal? Dirt Road Canal MethodWagonBoat Amount of Time 21 Days 8 Days Cost$100/ton$10/ton

Document #3…Question 3B Using information from the chart, state two economic advantages of using the Erie Canal instead of dirt roads to transport freight during the canal era. Dirt Road Canal MethodWagonBoat Amount of Time 21 Days 8 Days Cost$100/ton$10/ton

Document #4 Painting by John Gast, Manifest Destiny

Document #4…Question 4 According to the painting above, what did the belief of Manifest Destiny mean for the United States and its settlers heading west? Heavenly, angel watching over the settlers, keeping an eye on them, helping them Lots of settlers going by many different ways heading WEST

Document #5 Map of American Territories in 1853

Document #5…Question 5A What territories did the United States gain during the 1840’s?

Document #5…Questions 5B Explain some of the ways the United States gained land our West during the early 1800’s. List at least 2 specific examples from the territories above Won during the Mexican American War Bought it and settled with Oregon Trail Bought from France Bought from Mexico Added/Annexed to the United States after Texas War for Independence

Reminders… All answers should be in COMPLETE SENTENCES!!! There should be NO blanks left on the paper. Names should be on the front cover. We will start the outline for the essay in class tomorrow…

Brainstorm… Blank page on the back of the documents… What are some of the topics that you could discuss in your essay that deal with changes of the 1800’s? Think about your projects, our notes, the documents ideas

Ideas…just a few You can be more specific, including names, times, and places Abolitionist/Anti Slavery movement Women’s Rights Movement, Seneca Falls Other reforms such as education and prison Idea of Manifest Destiny, territorial expansion WEST, including Louisiana Purchase, Texas, Mexican Cession, and Oregon Country Inventions such as the cotton gin, mechanical reaper, telegraph, train, steamboat, colt revolver, etc… California Gold Rush and Oregon Trail moving people West Erie Canal and other transportation improvements such as steamboats, trains, and canals

In your essay… Your TASK (job) will be to… (what the essay is about) –Write an essay that will explain how America Changed during the early 1800’s –Choose at least TWO SPECIFIC changes/movements/inventions that took place and explain what each was and how it affected American society.