HIST 101 - 0101
American History to 1877

Be sure to focus on the three elements essential for doing well on each identification on the midterms and final examinations. Identifications should also serve as your examples for essay questions. Learning the historical significance first is key.
1) when? (within a decade--1 point) 2) the facts? (generally 1-2 sentences---keep this section brief--1 point) 3) historical significance? (What does this event represent that helps us to understand the times?--3 points)

  • Missouri Compromise
 
  • Election of 1824 and 1828
 
  • Bank Crisis
 
  • Nullification Crisis
 
  • Trail of Tears
 
  • Donner Party
 
  • Mexican-American War
 
  • Election of 1840
 
  • Transcendentalists
 
  • Second Great Awakening
 
  • Seneca Falls Convention
 
  • '49ers