Prepare for your APUSH Unit 5 exam with this comprehensive Quizlet set, covering key concepts, events, and figures from the American Revolution to the Civil War.
Key Concepts
- American Revolution: The conflict between Great Britain and its American colonies that resulted in the establishment of the United States.
- Constitution: The supreme law of the United States, establishing the structure and functions of the federal government.
- Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the Constitution, protecting individual rights and liberties.
- Louisiana Purchase: The acquisition of vast territories from France by the United States in 1803, doubling the size of the country.
- War of 1812: The conflict between the United States and Great Britain over maritime trade rights and the expansion of American territory.
- Industrial Revolution: The period of rapid technological advancements that transformed American society and economy in the 19th century.
- Manifest Destiny: The belief that the United States was destined to expand westward and occupy the entire continent of North America.
- Civil War: The conflict between the Union (Northern states) and the Confederacy (Southern states) over slavery, states’ rights, and the future of the United States.
Important Events
- 1776: Declaration of Independence
- 1781: Battle of Yorktown
- 1787: Constitutional Convention
- 1789: Ratification of the Constitution
- 1803: Louisiana Purchase
- 1812-1815: War of 1812
- 1820: Missouri Compromise
- 1830: Indian Removal Act
- 1846-1848: Mexican-American War
- 1861-1865: Civil War
Key Figures
- George Washington: Father of the Nation, first President of the United States
- Thomas Jefferson: Primary author of the Declaration of Independence, third President of the United States
- Alexander Hamilton: Secretary of the Treasury, advocate for a strong central government
- Andrew Jackson: War hero, seventh President of the United States
- Abraham Lincoln: President during the Civil War, leader of the Union
- Jefferson Davis: President of the Confederate States of America
- Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist, orator, author
- Sojourner Truth: Abolitionist, women’s rights activist
Table 1: Chronology of Key Events in APUSH Unit 5
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Declaration of Independence | July 4, 1776 |
| Battle of Yorktown | October 19, 1781 |
| Constitutional Convention | May 25 – September 17, 1787 |
| Louisiana Purchase | April 30, 1803 |
| War of 1812 | June 18, 1812 – March 23, 1815 |
| Missouri Compromise | March 6, 1820 |
| Indian Removal Act | May 28, 1830 |
| Mexican-American War | April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848 |
| Civil War | April 12, 1861 – May 9, 1865 |
Table 2: Key Figures in APUSH Unit 5
| Figure | Role |
|---|---|
| George Washington | Father of the Nation, first President of the United States |
| Thomas Jefferson | Primary author of the Declaration of Independence, third President of the United States |
| Alexander Hamilton | Secretary of the Treasury, advocate for a strong central government |
| Andrew Jackson | War hero, seventh President of the United States |
| Abraham Lincoln | President during the Civil War, leader of the Union |
| Jefferson Davis | President of the Confederate States of America |
| Frederick Douglass | Abolitionist, orator, author |
| Sojourner Truth | Abolitionist, women’s rights activist |
Table 3: Battles and Campaigns in the Civil War
| Battle | Date |
|---|---|
| Battle of Fort Sumter | April 12-13, 1861 |
| First Battle of Bull Run | July 21, 1861 |
| Battle of Antietam | September 17, 1862 |
| Battle of Gettysburg | July 1-3, 1863 |
| Battle of Vicksburg | May 18-July 4, 1863 |
| Battle of Atlanta | July 22-September 2, 1864 |
| Battle of Appomattox Court House | April 9, 1865 |
Table 4: Impact of the Civil War
| Aspect | Impact |
|---|---|
| Casualties | Over 620,000 deaths |
| Slavery | Abolition of slavery through the Thirteenth Amendment |
| Union | Preservation of the United States and strengthening of the federal government |
| Society | Transformation of American society, including the rise of industrialization and urbanization |
| Economy | Significant economic growth and development in the North, while the South suffered devastation |