4th Block Unit 5 Test Help
Who is David Walker and how is he significant in US History
Slave Rebellions—in the early 19th century---be specific know names and what happened, effects
Know the assertions in the George Fitzhugh document
What was the main purpose of Southern “Redeemers” ---who were they---when?
How does the Supreme Court narrowly view the 14th and 15th amendments after the end of Reconstruction
What SC case in the mid 20th century overturns Jim Crow
Know the Compromise of 1850-details---new fugitive slave law and response by Northern States
Know the significance of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”
Know how Lincoln used Trial and Error in the Eastern Theatre of the Civil War—and specifically why
Know the affects of the Emancipation Proclamation on the Civil war from a US and World perspectives
Understand the Change in Union Strategy to Total War---what it is—who and how it is practiced during the
War
Be able to explain the causes and examples of Confederate Success early in the War in the Eastern Theatre--with evidence
Be able to understand Union General Sherman’s role in the Civil War---Which Theatre he primarily fought
in and his strategy after Atlanta---as well as the significance of that victory on the election of 1864
Understand the complete Dred Scott v. Sanford, 1857 ruling---and its effect
Know the Election of 1876—all details and its effects
Understand the causes and effects of the Mexican-American War---as well as arguments that are developed
about the outcome.
Understand all aspects of the election of 1860 ---party platforms & effects---etc…
Understand how the British Working Class responded to the Emancipation Proclamation---and how this
response affected the British Governments policy during the war
Know how the 14th and 15th amendments affected representation of African-Americans in the US
Congress—with specific evidence—know which specific act of Congress allows for this to occur—and it is
not an amendment
Who was Angela Grimke—what was her role before the war—understand the Constitutional arguments for
and against Slavery before the Civil War begins—understand how the 2nd Great Awakening influenced the
abolitionist movement and the role of those who supported Women’s Rights in the argument—Also know
how the Southern Lords of the Lash are tied to the Northern Lords of the Loom
Know the details of the 13th, 14th , and 15th amendments to the US Constitution---understand which branch
of Government undermines these amendments in the period after Reconstruction and how specifically--how Women’s rights advocates after the Civil War might have supported or opposed all or some of these
amendments and why—Understand the purpose of all three amendments from the perspective of “radical
republicans”
Understand the Kansas-Nebraska Act, 1854---details, who, etc… also understand Bleeding Kansas—and the
Sumner-Brooks incident—John Brown---Lecompton Constitution—
Understand the Gadsden Purchase, 1853 and its purpose---and how it is an example of Manifest Destiny--its significance in history---Manifest Destiny—time period---purpose---examples of—John Tyler—and
Texas’ annexation story---Polk’s role in causing the Mexican-American War—from the perspective of Whig
congressmen
Understand the impact of the Cotton Gin on slavery from 1793 on---Which region of the Country used
Cotton to make clothes (Textile mills and industry) and how focusing on one product was a negative for
the South economically as we enter the Civil War---the effects are enormous.
Be able to Explain causes, turning points, and effects of the Mexican-American War.
Be able to Explain multiple causes of the Civil War based on several events that occur in the 1850s and also
be able to explain how some of these events worked together to cause the War (multiple causation—this
led to this because…)
Be able to explain how General Sherman’s March to the Sea was significant during the Civil War using
specific evidence to support your explanation--Be able to explain multiple “turning points” that occurred during the Civil War—and be able to support
these explanations with specific evidence to support your conclusions.
Be able to explain arguments for and against slavery from 1793-1860---with specific people their
arguments and in what context (time period—events that are occurring which stimulates these
arguments)
Be able to explain National (Federal Government) policies-acts-decisions---that were made concerning
Slavery 1793-1860
The Mexican-American War— opposing perspectives on the Cause—and effects
Election of 1860—platforms, candidates, and immediate effects
Political Parties becoming Sectional after 1852—why? Events that lead to fracture of National Political
Parties
Manifest Destiny: When, Controversy due to outcome of Mex-War
How do the Border States effect Lincoln’s initial objective in the Civil War
Positive v. Negative Liberty=Lincoln Story –wolf/sheep
Election of 1876-candidates, parties, controversy –outcome, effects immediate and long-term
Hinton Helper- “The impending Crisis” – effects, idea in the book, perspectives North and South
Black Codes-purpose, Mississippi Plan, Sharecropping
Dred Scott v. Sanford, 1857—Ruling, constitutional basis for decision, effects on previous act of Congress
Kansas-Nebraska Act, 1854—details, why, Douglas’ role, Why Southern support, idea about Slavery?
Sherman’s March to the Sea—where, when, significance in election, strategy change, Sherman’s main area
of duty during the Civil War
Radical Republicans response to the Black Codes, Congress responds how
Sumner-Brooks incident—who, what, when, where, why, how---response by North and South
Redeemer’s—who-when—purpose—Mississippi Plan—US Supreme Court rulings that ‘narrowly’ define
the 14th and 15th amendments to take away protections for newly free people—basis of decisions—20th
century case that overturns the basis for Jim Crow society in the South
Abraham Lincoln’s strategy with Union Generals in the Eastern Theatre of the Civil War from 1861 until
Grant’s arrival.
The Effect of the Emancipation Proclamation on the War---make sure to know the details of the whole
proclamation---effect on the world—
Why does the Confederate Army have so much success early in the war in the Eastern Theatre
Tyler’s annexation of Texas—details—effects (big)—American Exceptionalism’s effect or role in Manifest
Destiny—How American Exceptionalism leads to International interests (American Imperialism later)
The Compromise of 1850—details—Fugitive Slave Act— Legal Response in many Northern States—young
opposition leader in Congress to Comp. of 1850
William Lloyd Garrison—the “Liberator”---role in Abolitionism—impact of 2nd Great Awakening on
Abolitionism—African-American Abolitionists—Sojurner Truth, Frederick Douglas, David Walker, and
Henry Highland Garnett
Hope this helps 
See you on Thursday 4th Block