Great destruction; chaos.

Hurry; accelerate; rush.

Progress toward a destination or goal.

Place in which to live; a residence.

Very tiring, calling for an extreme effort

A machine for cleaning the seeds from cotton fibers, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793

Religious folk songs that blended biblical themes with the realities of slavery.

Leader of a slave rebellion in 1831 in Virginia. Revolt led to the deaths of 20 whites and 40 blacks.

About to happen, hanging over in a menacing way.

To light up or make clear.

Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling.

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country

A northern American politician. He developed the American System as well as negotiated numerous compromises.

Economic program that included support for a national bank, high tariffs, and internal improvements; emphasized strong role for federal government in the economy.

Artificial waterway connecting the Hudson river at Albany with Lake Erie at Buffalo

Fifth President of the United States (1817-1825).His administration was marked by the acquisition of Florida (1819); the Missouri Compromise (1820) and the Monroe Doctrine.

Loyalty to one's own region of the country, rather than to the nation as a whole.

Agreement in 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States concerning the extension of slavery into new territories.

an American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere from outside powers

To become real or actual.

Extremely careful; particular about details.

Capable of being shaped.

(v.) to wander about, wind about; (n.) a sharp turn or twist

Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

Feelings of doubt or concern.