Key Figures in 1800s U.S. History

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Key Figures in 1800s U.S. History

• (This political cartoon shows the huge debate
  over slavery).

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He is the most celebrated president in US history.
Lincoln
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One of the main leaders of the slave power.
John C. Calhoun
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President who authorized the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
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His case went all the way to the Supreme Court?
Dred Scott
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Tried to lead a slave revolt?
John Brown
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His motto was 54 40 or fight.
James Polk
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Debated against Lincoln.
Stephen A. Douglas
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Now well look at some maps that will show the
expansion of the United States westward.
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United States, 1800
As this map shows, around 1800 there was still a
lot of British control in certain areas of North
America.
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United States, 1830

• As you can see, the United States now has control
  over some territories England once had in 1800.

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United States, 1848
The Mexican War added many states to the Union.
Notice also the fact that the states are now
divided between free and slave.
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United States Map, 1860

• This is a map of the presidential election of
  1860. California and Oregon are now in the
  Union. Notice also that Lincoln did not carry a
  single slave state even though he won the
  election.

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Notes for instructor
Lincoln is the most important figure in the 1800s.
Be sure to mention the importance of John C.
Calhoun to the southern cause.
The Civil War was over slavery but states rights
was a major factor as well.
Ask students to think analytically about the maps.