AP US History Period 4

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Across
  1. 4. A canal completed in 1825 that connected the Great Lakes with the Hudson River
  2. 8. The 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), known for his expansionist policies and for leading the country during the Mexican-American War
  3. 9. The forced relocation of thousands of Native American tribes, particularly the Cherokee, from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in the 1830s
  4. 11. A reformer and activist who advocated for the humane treatment of the mentally ill and lobbied for the establishment of state-funded mental hospitals and asylums in the mid-19th century.
  5. 13. The transition from handcrafted to machine-manufactured goods and the shift from agrarian to industrial economies
  6. 14. The peace treaty signed in 1814 that ended the War of 1812, restoring pre-war borders and status quo ante bellum.
  7. 15. A historic east-west wagon route and emigrant trail in the United States that connected the Missouri River to the Oregon Territory
  8. 17. The movement to end slavery, which gained momentum in the early 19th century and advocated for the immediate emancipation of enslaved people and the abolition of the institution of slavery.
  9. 18. A series of legislative measures adopted by the United States Congress in the 1830s and 1840s to table, suppress, or prevent the discussion of antislavery petitions
  10. 19. The belief prevalent in the 19th century that it was the divinely ordained mission of the United States to expand westward across the North American continent and spread democracy and civilization.
  11. 20. An African American abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad
Down
  1. 1. The doctrine or theory that a state has the right to nullify, or invalidate, any federal law it deems unconstitutional
  2. 2. The economic transformation in the United States during the early 19th century, characterized by the expansion of markets, transportation networks, and industrialization, leading to increased commercialization and interconnectedness
  3. 3. The movement advocating for women's right to vote, which gained momentum in the 19th century and culminated in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920
  4. 5. A machine invented by Eli Whitney in 1793 that mechanized the process of separating cotton fibers from seeds
  5. 6. A fraternal organization that emerged in the late 16th to early 17th century, emphasizing moral and ethical teachings, charitable work, and fellowship, with notable members including many Founding Fathers.
  6. 7. A philosophical and literary movement of the early 19th century that emphasized the inherent goodness of people, the importance of intuition and individual conscience, and the spiritual connection between humanity and nature.
  7. 10. An African American abolitionist and women's rights activist who escaped from slavery and became known for her powerful speeches and advocacy for abolition, women's suffrage, and social justice.
  8. 12. A social reform movement in the 19th century aimed at reducing or eliminating the consumption of alcoholic beverages
  9. 16. A policy articulated by President James Monroe in 1823, warning European powers against further colonization or interference in the Western Hemisphere