A concept suggesting that the expansion of the United States throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

A significant movement in the 19th century aimed at changing social issues and improving society, including education and women's rights.

This route was taken by thousands of settlers heading west to seek new opportunities and was an important part of American expansion.

A legal case in which a slave sued for his freedom, claiming that living in a free state made him a free man, but the Supreme Court ruled against him.

This important act in 1850 aimed to resolve conflicts related to slavery in the territories acquired from Mexico by allowing new states to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery.

An important document signed in 1848 that ended the U.S.-Mexican War and ceded a vast amount of territory to the United States.

This key figure in the abolitionist movement published an influential newspaper called 'The Liberator' and advocated for the immediate emancipation of slaves.

This person was a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad who helped many enslaved people escape to freedom.

This prominent women's rights leader organized the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 and authored the 'Declaration of Sentiments'.

This famous author and poet is known for his dark and mysterious stories, including 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

This movement emphasized individual experience and the importance of transcending the ordinary, often through nature and self-reflection.

This term refers to the period of religious revival that swept through America in the early 19th century, emphasizing personal faith and emotional connections to religion.

This term describes the tension and division between different regions of the United States, particularly over issues like slavery, leading up to the Civil War.

This revolutionary act included a raid led by an abolitionist on a federal armory in Virginia in an attempt to initiate a large slave uprising.

This act passed in 1854 allowed settlers in newly organized territories to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery, leading to violent conflict.

This legal principle asserts that the people living in a territory should determine whether to allow slavery, rather than having it determined by Congress.

This historical event marked a violent conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the Kansas territory during the mid-1850s.

This literary work, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, depicted the harsh realities of slavery and became a powerful tool for the abolitionist movement.

This term refers to a network of secret routes and safe houses used by abolitionists to help enslaved people escape to freedom in the 19th century.

This prominent African American abolitionist escaped from slavery and became a powerful speaker and writer advocating for the rights of enslaved people and equality.

This group of sisters were notable for their strong stance against slavery and their advocacy for women's rights during the 19th century.

This influential educator and reformer is known for his efforts to promote public schooling and improve education for all children in the United States during the 19th century.

This term refers to the belief that states have certain rights and can challenge the authority of the federal government, particularly regarding issues like slavery and taxation.

This historic purchase in 1853 from Mexico facilitated the construction of a southern transcontinental railroad and resolved territorial disputes following the Mexican-American War.

This famous speech and essay by Henry David Thoreau encourages individuals to resist unjust laws through nonviolent protest.

This famous author is known for his works exploring the themes of the sea and humanity, especially in the novel 'Moby-Dick'.

This artist collective in the 19th century focused on capturing the beauty of the American landscapes, particularly the Hudson River, and promoted a sense of nationalism through their work.

This political event marked a significant moment in U.S. history, leading to the election of Abraham Lincoln and highlighting the divisions between free and slave states.

This debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas showcased the tensions over slavery and state rights, and it was a significant precursor to the 1860 presidential election.

This term refers to the violent conflict that erupted in the Kansas territory as pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers clashed over the legality of slavery in the new state.

This landmark Supreme Court case involved an enslaved man who sought his freedom after living in a free state, but the Court ruled that he had no legal standing to sue.

This legislative compromise attempted to resolve the conflicts between slave and free states by admitting California as a free state while allowing for popular sovereignty in other territories.

This 19th-century social reformer advocated for mental health care and better conditions for the mentally ill, playing a key role in establishing institutions for their treatment.

This group of women played a significant role in the abolitionist movement and also advocated for women's rights, arguing against the double standards faced by women in society.

This term refers to the moment when additional territory was incorporated into the United States, specifically referencing the land acquired from Mexico that was crucial to westward expansion.

This 19th-century historical movement was characterized by a belief in the inherent goodness of people and nature, often promoting individualism and self-reliance.

This controversial political act, passed in 1820, attempted to maintain the balance of power between free and slave states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

This political doctrine argues that individuals have the right to peacefully resist laws or government actions they find unjust, famously advocated by Henry David Thoreau.

This group was established to promote the rights of women, particularly their rights to vote and participate fully in society, and is best known for its leadership in the women’s suffrage movement.

This term refers to the migration of a large number of people to California during the mid-1800s in search of gold, which significantly impacted westward expansion.

This phrase describes the belief that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable, influencing many policies and attitudes in the 19th century.

This term refers to the network of individuals and safe houses that helped enslaved people escape to free states and Canada, often risking their lives in the process.

This pivotal legislation introduced the idea of allowing the residents of territories to decide whether to allow slavery, leading to significant violence and conflict in the Kansas territory.

This legal case determined that enslaved individuals could not sue for their freedom because they were not considered citizens, significantly influencing the national debate over slavery.

This term describes the violent confrontations and conflict in the Kansas Territory during the 1850s over the issue of slavery, often highlighting the struggles between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.

This significant resolution was reached in 1854, permitting settlers of a territory to decide the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty, effectively nullifying previous compromises.

This significant political event in 1860 was a key factor in the start of the Civil War, as it led to the election of Abraham Lincoln, whose anti-slavery stance upset Southern states.

This act of resistance and moral opposition to unjust laws was famously articulated by Henry David Thoreau in his essay, encouraging individuals to prioritize their conscience over government mandates.

This term refers to the efforts to bring about social and political change, including movements for education reform, abolition, and women's rights in the 19th century.

This significant political agreement allowed California to enter the Union as a free state while also implementing stricter fugitive slave laws and adjusting the boundaries of Texas and New Mexico.