Unit 3 Trigger Words
American Colonization
Society- primary vehicle to support the return of free African Americans to what was considered greater freedom in Africa. It helped to found the colony of Liberia in 1821–22 as a place for freedmen. Among its founders were Charles Fenton Mercer, Henry Clay, John Randolph, and Richard Bland Lee.
Corrupt Bargain- Jackson and his supporters claimed this happened in the election of 1824 when Henry Clay allegedly sold his support during the House vote in the disputed election of John Quincy Adams.
Eli Whitney- American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the antebellum South.
Great Western Frontiers- The great western frontiers included Texas, California, and Oregon.
Grimke Sisters- Sarah and Angelina, they were a significant part of the early Women's Rights movement and huge anti-slavery proponents.
Henry Clay- The Speaker of the House of Representatives and a key part of the corrupt bargain, the Kentucky native also ran for President in the 1832 election, but was defeated by Jackson.
Indian Removal Act- Passed by congress in 1830, the Act stated that all Indian tribes East of the Mississippi would be moved West.
Manifest Destiny- The belief of many Americans that it was their destiny to inhabit the area between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Mexican American War- The war between the U.S. and Mexico that started in 1846 and ended with an American victory that allowed them to annex the future states: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico.
Republican Motherhood- The idea that women were the keepers of the house, they were to take care of their home, family and supply the moral education for their children.
Seneca Falls- In New York the site of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention that publicly launched the women's rights movement.
Society- primary vehicle to support the return of free African Americans to what was considered greater freedom in Africa. It helped to found the colony of Liberia in 1821–22 as a place for freedmen. Among its founders were Charles Fenton Mercer, Henry Clay, John Randolph, and Richard Bland Lee.
Corrupt Bargain- Jackson and his supporters claimed this happened in the election of 1824 when Henry Clay allegedly sold his support during the House vote in the disputed election of John Quincy Adams.
Eli Whitney- American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the antebellum South.
Great Western Frontiers- The great western frontiers included Texas, California, and Oregon.
Grimke Sisters- Sarah and Angelina, they were a significant part of the early Women's Rights movement and huge anti-slavery proponents.
Henry Clay- The Speaker of the House of Representatives and a key part of the corrupt bargain, the Kentucky native also ran for President in the 1832 election, but was defeated by Jackson.
Indian Removal Act- Passed by congress in 1830, the Act stated that all Indian tribes East of the Mississippi would be moved West.
Manifest Destiny- The belief of many Americans that it was their destiny to inhabit the area between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Mexican American War- The war between the U.S. and Mexico that started in 1846 and ended with an American victory that allowed them to annex the future states: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and parts of Colorado and New Mexico.
Republican Motherhood- The idea that women were the keepers of the house, they were to take care of their home, family and supply the moral education for their children.
Seneca Falls- In New York the site of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention that publicly launched the women's rights movement.
Unit 3 Four Worlds
Primary Documents
The Witch Craft Trials in Salem: A Commentary
In the Salem Village, huge controversies about witchcraft and demonic encounters fled throughout the city. From these accusations, if a neighbor suspected an innocent person to be a witch, someone else suspected a close friend of theirs to be one as well. Rumors, gossip, and inaccurate knowledge about the conflicted symptoms of the first victim spread around and caught everyone's ear. Today, their are possible explanations of a disease called "convulsive ergotism" given off by cereal back in 1690's that affected the ergot in corn, that created fungus under harsh weather conditions; a relative explanation for the witch-like symptoms. Throughout the conflicts of accusing anyone that looked suspicious, the council of Salem had to stand and take charge. If a witch(men or women) was found guilty they were imprisoned or beheaded after a harsh prosecution to break their relationship with the devil.
Spectics began to believe evryone around the town of Salem. Reporting witches in the midnight's of skies and turning into cats revolved around the towns people. The trials did not last long, they lasted just about the same amount as the thought of witches entered Salem. Many innocents imprisoned and held under the city council only from a neighbor that exaggerated. The thought of witches in Salem around 1692, was a salvation from reality of the war coming around the same time. The Devil was near in their opinion, they needed seclusion and only towns people to create warnings and dramatic experiences to the outside world. This impacted the history of Salem of its controversial delema of witches ,and Devil around the town.
Vanessa M.
Spectics began to believe evryone around the town of Salem. Reporting witches in the midnight's of skies and turning into cats revolved around the towns people. The trials did not last long, they lasted just about the same amount as the thought of witches entered Salem. Many innocents imprisoned and held under the city council only from a neighbor that exaggerated. The thought of witches in Salem around 1692, was a salvation from reality of the war coming around the same time. The Devil was near in their opinion, they needed seclusion and only towns people to create warnings and dramatic experiences to the outside world. This impacted the history of Salem of its controversial delema of witches ,and Devil around the town.
Vanessa M.
Williams, Jane E. Slave bill of sale from Jane E Williams
This document is a record of selling a Negro woman named Nancy to her owner, Jared Williams Junr. In the beginning of the document it goes on to say how much Nancy was bought for, which was one dollar. Jared took the responsibility to defend and protect Nancy and the future children she will produce. The person who sold Nancy,Jane, officially stated that he is no longer the owner of Nancy and passing her on to Jared. He also states the transaction that was made: Jared received Nancy and Jane received his money. At the end of the document is states the date and the year the transaction was made.
Jane E. Williams was the narrator of the document. The event that took place was the purchase of a slave woman and how much her previous owner had received. This document was a record for both Jared and Jane to officially know what was bought and also for Otho. L, Williams who was present for the agreement to take witness and supervise the situation that took place. The tone of the document was informative and was formal since it was the official document and track record of who the exchange was between and who was the rightful owner of Nancy.
-Catherine B.
Jane E. Williams was the narrator of the document. The event that took place was the purchase of a slave woman and how much her previous owner had received. This document was a record for both Jared and Jane to officially know what was bought and also for Otho. L, Williams who was present for the agreement to take witness and supervise the situation that took place. The tone of the document was informative and was formal since it was the official document and track record of who the exchange was between and who was the rightful owner of Nancy.
-Catherine B.
Primary Documents Unit 2
Democratic Potitical Cartoon
The political cartoon could be described as Andrew Jackson himself defeating and destroying " the moster bank". By the cartoon, it is most likely favoring the Jacksonian Era, when Jackson himself took over the Democratic party afer the years of 1824-1832. The old Federalist Party as well as the Democratic-Republican Party, after Jackson ofering his ideas to the old to the political parties many approved and supported Jackson for example James Buchanan. With followers came those who disagreed with the democratic ideoligies like Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and John Quincy Adams who which created his own political group known as the National Republicans but later defeated by the Democrats. As represented by the picture Jackson is placed with one of his followers most likely his follower despite the fact that they look minature compared to the dragon thats supposed to represent the bank.
The cartoon is split almost in half, one side showing and favoring the dragon side, or favoring the want for a bank in the United States and the other as Jackson and representaion of the Democrats; yet crossing the sort of middle the dragons tail is coiling around Jackson's foot showing a sign of overcoming his ideas or symbolizing boundaries being crossed and discrepencies of the opposing side. Along the side of where Jackson is with his partner there seems to be a tool being used to battle the dragon, yet the other character seems to be loosing focus or struggling to keep balance with the rope he's holding on to. The rope that the Democrat is holding on to seems to be attached to object that was maybe used to represent themselves as thier own part and as Jacksonian Democrats.
Vanessa M
The cartoon is split almost in half, one side showing and favoring the dragon side, or favoring the want for a bank in the United States and the other as Jackson and representaion of the Democrats; yet crossing the sort of middle the dragons tail is coiling around Jackson's foot showing a sign of overcoming his ideas or symbolizing boundaries being crossed and discrepencies of the opposing side. Along the side of where Jackson is with his partner there seems to be a tool being used to battle the dragon, yet the other character seems to be loosing focus or struggling to keep balance with the rope he's holding on to. The rope that the Democrat is holding on to seems to be attached to object that was maybe used to represent themselves as thier own part and as Jacksonian Democrats.
Vanessa M
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was one of the most influential and critical documents in the history of our country. It stated that European countries were not allowed to colonize in the Western Hemisphere. Whichever colonies that they had beforehand were kept in tact, but establishment of any new colonies would result in possible military action by the US and/or Britian, who supported and helped enforce the Doctrine. Britain Supported the Doctrine because they desired to have neutrality in the world seas as a part of Pax Britannica.The doctrine was put in place to also protect the newly independent Latin American countries. These countries had just escaped from underneath the proverbial wing of the Spanish and Portuguese empires.
The Monroe Doctrine had many influences on future actions. It was able to practically eliminate colonization for European countries in the Western Hemisphere. This helped the US because they did not have to worry about a potential attack from their south. Due to their newfound safety, the US was able to turn their army and navy over time into one of the greatest militaries in history. The Doctrine also allowed Latin America to flourish in its new found freedom. The countries were able to establish their own cultures and traditions that were separate and distinct from those of the previous Spanish rule. The Monroe Doctrine helped turn America into the next world superpower and helped Latin America become independent.
- Wisdom H.
The Monroe Doctrine had many influences on future actions. It was able to practically eliminate colonization for European countries in the Western Hemisphere. This helped the US because they did not have to worry about a potential attack from their south. Due to their newfound safety, the US was able to turn their army and navy over time into one of the greatest militaries in history. The Doctrine also allowed Latin America to flourish in its new found freedom. The countries were able to establish their own cultures and traditions that were separate and distinct from those of the previous Spanish rule. The Monroe Doctrine helped turn America into the next world superpower and helped Latin America become independent.
- Wisdom H.
Primary Documents Unit 3:
Dreadful Riot on Negro Hill!!
This is a letter written by a wife by the name of Phillis, who is writing to her sister in the year 1827. She tells her experience in a dreadful riot near a place called Negro hill. She describes how she was near fallen asleep, when she heard a ruckus outside. Her husband consuls her by telling her it/s just some rowdy boys, but then a little bit later, they hear a "murder" cry and they peek out their window to see an angry crowd of men. Then men begin to throw rocks and what not at the house. They storm the house and her husband, armed with a gun, is hit in the head with a rock and somehow broke his shin. Her daughter, Katy, is then struck in the head with something. Phillis begins to wail and cry out to the men, begging for mercy. The men respond with threats and demand for silence while they pilfer and burn the house down. The family was apparently able to all get out, but the lost their house. Phillis then describes and list a bunch of things such as furniture, and other belongings that were lost in the fire. Phillis tells her sister of their present condition and i think there is a wanted advertisement that is printed on the bottom also, but I am unsure of this.
The speaker of this document is Phillis. She portrays herself as a housewife, and a mother. The occasion for writing such a letter is in response to events that she was involved in by negro hill. The audience is her Sister, whom she does not give a name to anywhere in said letter. The purpose for writing this letter is to inform her sister about current events that the family was involved in and to narrate what happened. The tone of the letter is remorse, sadness, depression and a little bit educated. She was able to write, and at that time, that is pretty impressive. I believe they could have been abolitionists, because that would give reason for their misfortunes. If not, then they are probably just unfortunate victims of drunkards. If drunkards, this would explain a lot of the temperance movement.
Kevin G... philanthropist, billionare, international playboy.
poop
The speaker of this document is Phillis. She portrays herself as a housewife, and a mother. The occasion for writing such a letter is in response to events that she was involved in by negro hill. The audience is her Sister, whom she does not give a name to anywhere in said letter. The purpose for writing this letter is to inform her sister about current events that the family was involved in and to narrate what happened. The tone of the letter is remorse, sadness, depression and a little bit educated. She was able to write, and at that time, that is pretty impressive. I believe they could have been abolitionists, because that would give reason for their misfortunes. If not, then they are probably just unfortunate victims of drunkards. If drunkards, this would explain a lot of the temperance movement.
Kevin G... philanthropist, billionare, international playboy.
poop
View Near the Village of Catskill (Political Cartoon)
This image depicts a lush piece of land. In the picture there are a two people walking on a little road and they barely look visible. There are little houses sprinkled amongst the trees. In they way background there is what appears to be smoke along side the mountain meaning that there are people settled there. In the center of the image there is a lake and in the water it reflects the trees and the sky. Next to the lake there are three sheep grazing on the grass.
The land almost looks serine from a distance with the beautiful greenery that surrounds it. As the viewer looks closer, there are however things that harm the image of nature (the people, smoke, and houses that obstruct the image). Next to the sheep, there is a broken tree trunk that resembles a skull. This could be symbolic of the death of nature and beauty and ugliness and death and awaits in the near future. In the background of the picture there is a herd of sheep near a house. The three sheep that are closest to the viewer are all alone and the two people seem to walking away from the sheep, like they are abandoning them. This could be representing the reject on the "old ways" on which the world was getting by, but now people are looking toward technological advancements so nature has no place for this world. Machines and factories would take over civilization.
-Catherine B.
fo' sho!!
The land almost looks serine from a distance with the beautiful greenery that surrounds it. As the viewer looks closer, there are however things that harm the image of nature (the people, smoke, and houses that obstruct the image). Next to the sheep, there is a broken tree trunk that resembles a skull. This could be symbolic of the death of nature and beauty and ugliness and death and awaits in the near future. In the background of the picture there is a herd of sheep near a house. The three sheep that are closest to the viewer are all alone and the two people seem to walking away from the sheep, like they are abandoning them. This could be representing the reject on the "old ways" on which the world was getting by, but now people are looking toward technological advancements so nature has no place for this world. Machines and factories would take over civilization.
-Catherine B.
fo' sho!!
The Removal Act 28 May 1830
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 states that all Indians are asked and have barely any say in being removed West of the Mississippi River, not including a specific state nor territory, and are able to be divided as tribes however they wish to be organized with this offer. In other words, this Act is only stronglyenforced by the president and the US citizens that want to use the territory of the Indiabs to "good use" not saying that it won't but putting implying that the Indians haven't made much use of the land that they've had. The new territory in which they choose to live on/at will be secured and a guarantee with limiations added to the removal. The land to be taken up opon their tribe shouldn't be more than 2 states that are bounded in and for extra support the US government will give aid to the resettlements and to guide the Indainas into a new start.
The final inputs and options that are given to the Indians of The Removal Act state the security of the United States government with them and the full attention of the president if ever needed. When relocated, they wish to move into a diffrent terriory other than the one they've previously requested it must be evalued before given any instruction and the particular tribe must not have any violations in past treaties with the US. As put into perspective, the Indians in a way are slghtly forced to endure this treaty and either accept the ofers given to them or taken uopon by force. Either decsion they took on, they are truly limited and basically watched under the United States eyes with every single change or action they do must be accepted by the US.
Vanessa M.
Removal Act of 1830
The Indian Removal Act stated that all Indians will be removed form their homeland and would have a designated area or "reservation" where they would live the remainder of their lives and would be provided with essentials by the American government. The President promised the Indians that they would be supplied with substantial rations.
Although many approved of the act at the time, looking back in history , this was one of the most horrific and unconstitutional acts that has ever been passed by the American government. This act led to a "genocide" of indians along the Trail of Tears when the Indians were chained and forced to march to Oklahoma. the act was also ubsurd because the Indians were given land that was useless. The Indians would not be able to provide for themsleves in these dust bowls. therefore forcing them to forever rely on the American government to survive.
-Wisdom H
Although many approved of the act at the time, looking back in history , this was one of the most horrific and unconstitutional acts that has ever been passed by the American government. This act led to a "genocide" of indians along the Trail of Tears when the Indians were chained and forced to march to Oklahoma. the act was also ubsurd because the Indians were given land that was useless. The Indians would not be able to provide for themsleves in these dust bowls. therefore forcing them to forever rely on the American government to survive.
-Wisdom H