United History

Posted: December 10th, 2013

Chapter 10

THE OPENING OF AMERICA (1815-1850)

You will need a theme, two or three paragraphs of development, and a conclusion.

What new inventions were developed during this period? Describe them and discuss their impact.

Chapter 11

THE RISE OF DEMOCRACY (1824-1840)

1—Identify and give the historical significance of the following:

Theory of Nullification

Trail of Tears

John C. Calhoun

Andrew Jackson

Peggy Eaton

Henry Clay

Daniel Webster

2—Answer the following questions using either a short answer style or a topical list:

A. List four components of the New Democratic Political System. How did each of these represent a change from the previous political system?

B. Why is the distribution of wealth relevant to the meaning of equality? i.e., How did Jackson see this issue?

C. Why was Andrew Jackson hostile to The Second Bank of the United States?

D. Was Jackson racist or just a product of his time? Explain