1. Chapter 24 Section 2 Expansion and Reform in the US Mr. Love World History III

2. Territorial Growth US has major growth; 4 million by 1788. US has major growth; 4 million by 1788. More agriculture than city dwelling More agriculture than city dwelling 1900 – 60,000,000 (million) 1900 – 60,000,000 (million) How many people are in America today? How many people are in America today?

3. The Northwest Territory NW territory – East of Mississippi North of Ohio River and south of great lakes. NW territory – East of Mississippi North of Ohio River and south of great lakes. Land was sold to repay national debt. Land was sold to repay national debt. NW ordinance provided a form of government. NW ordinance provided a form of government. When a territory had 60,000 people then they could create a constitution apply to become a state. When a territory had 60,000 people then they could create a constitution apply to become a state. Why would people move to this area? Why would people move to this area?

4. Continued Expansion Map page 610 1803 – French emperor Napoleon sold the US the Louisiana Purchase. 1803 – French emperor Napoleon sold the US the Louisiana Purchase. Doubles the size of the US Doubles the size of the US Purchases Florida from Spain in 1819. Purchases Florida from Spain in 1819. Texas declares independence and joins US. Texas declares independence and joins US. War with Mexico leads to Mexican cessation. War with Mexico leads to Mexican cessation.

5. Continued Expansion Map page 610 1846 – The US gains the Oregon Country 1846 – The US gains the Oregon Country 1853 – Gadsden Purchase (part of New Mexico and Arizona) 1853 – Gadsden Purchase (part of New Mexico and Arizona) Who is affected most by this westward expansion? The Native Americans. Who is affected most by this westward expansion? The Native Americans.

6. Slavery and Civil War The US suffered from Sectionalism, or competition among sections or regions of the country. The US suffered from Sectionalism, or competition among sections or regions of the country. North – industrial North – industrial South – Agriculture South – Agriculture West – frontier living West – frontier living Slavery was a large divisive issue. Slavery was a large divisive issue. Abe Lincoln is elected and then SC secedes from the Union. Others follow. Abe Lincoln is elected and then SC secedes from the Union. Others follow.

7. Slavery and Civil War Fed gov. has responsibility to end rebellion. Civil War 1861-1865. Fed gov. has responsibility to end rebellion. Civil War 1861-1865. First modern war (destructive weapons) and “total war”. What is total war. First modern war (destructive weapons) and “total war”. What is total war. North wins war. 600,000 people dead. Disease is biggest killer. North wins war. 600,000 people dead. Disease is biggest killer. Slaves become free (emancipation proclamation) and Congress enacts the 13-15 amendments. (Slave amendments) Slaves become free (emancipation proclamation) and Congress enacts the 13-15 amendments. (Slave amendments)

8. Suffrage and Political Growth Originally, only white male property owners could vote. Property restrictions were soon dropped. Originally, only white male property owners could vote. Property restrictions were soon dropped. 1848 Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton held a Women’s Rights Convention at Seneca Falls. Pushed for right to vote and equality. 1848 Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton held a Women’s Rights Convention at Seneca Falls. Pushed for right to vote and equality. Given the right to vote in 1920. Given the right to vote in 1920.

9. Growth in Diversity A great of growth came from immigration from 1865-1900. Why emmigrate to America? A great of growth came from immigration from 1865-1900. Why emmigrate to America?