Since the American Revolution, Americans had continued to expand westward. By the 19th century, expansion took on several meanings, one of those being Manifest Destiny. What was Manifest Destiny and how did it shape the American West? Describe 3 areas in the West settled by Americans and how it became a part of the United States.
Assignment Question
Final Exam Part I – Identification Terms:
From the list below, choose to write 5 Identification Terms (IDs) to write on. In 3-4 sentences, you must define the term, place it in a historical context (when it happened), and tell me why it is significant (why is it important to known for understanding history, how does it relate to the larger themes in the course). Each will be worth 3 points. Era of Good Feelings Indian Removal Act Whig Party Underground Railroad Liberia Seneca Falls Convention Ain’t I a Woman Manifest Destiny Mexican-American War Compromise of 1850 Bleeding Kansas Declarations of Secession Harriet Tubman Emancipation Proclamation Reconstruction.
Part II – Essay Question:
Choose 1 essay question to respond to. In your essay, include examples from the lectures and textbook in your response. Include an introduction, body, and conclusion, approximately five paragraphs long. Citations are not required (feel free to use the textbook, discussion boards, lectures, or quizzes as sources). The essay will be worth 30 points.
1.Party Politics in the 19th Century: The 19th century saw the reorganization of America’s political parties following the collapse of the Federalist Party. Describe the rise of the Democratic Party. Why was it formed and how did it become successful? How did the Whig Party try to challenge the Democrats and who did they represent? Finally, how did the Republican Party come into existence, what did it stand for, and how did it reshape America’s political landscape by the 1860s?
2. Manifest Destiny: Since the American Revolution, Americans had continued to expand westward. By the 19th century, expansion took on several meanings, one of those being Manifest Destiny. What was Manifest Destiny and how did it shape the American West? Describe 3 areas in the West settled by Americans and how it became a part of the United States.
3. Causes of the Civil War: By the middle of the 19th century, the issue of slavery had divided America, North and South. Describe 2 events that raised tensions between the North and the South and how did slavery play a role. Were these problems resolved? Finally, why did the South leave the Union and how did it justify secession?
To be turned into turnitin.com textbook: U.S. History by OpenStax (available for free online at https://openstax.org/details/us-history).
