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Alexis de Tocqueville
Young Frenchman whose Democracy in America provides rich insight into United States in the 1830s? Saw whites as only getting rich
national road
Federally sponsored highway that crossed the Appalachians and opened the way for families to move west
“Five Civilized Tribes”
once powerful southeastern Indians “removed” in 1830s to make way for white settlement
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
Supreme Court decision recognizing Cherokees’ claim to their lands; ignored by Pres. Jackson
Worcester v. Georgia
court decision declaring Cherokees entitled to federal protection; ignored by Pres. Jackson
Trail of Tears
the death of one third or more of the Cherokee tribe upon their “removal” to the West
market economy
newly developing commercial economy that depended on goods and crops produced for sale rather than consumption
Transportation Revolution
Rapid expansion of canals, steamships, and railroads
Clermont
first of the steamboats that revolutionized river travel
Erie Canal
Major canal that linked Great Lakes to New York City, opening up the Midwest to wider development
Lowell, Waltham
Massachusetts towns where two large textile Mills were established
African Methodist Episcopal Church
the first American denomination established by and for African-Americans
"middling class"
Farmers, artisans, professionals – neither rich nor poor
separate spheres
Popular doctrine that emphasized women's morality and authoritative role within the home
voluntary association
Horizontal allegiance of individuals with similar interests or circumstances