Key Figures in 1800s U.S. Key Figures in 1800s U.S. HistoryHistory

(This political cartoon shows the huge (This political cartoon shows the huge debate over slavery).debate over slavery).

He is the most He is the most celebrated president in celebrated president in

US history.US history.

Lincoln

One of the main leaders One of the main leaders of the slave power.of the slave power.

John C. Calhoun

President who President who authorized the Indian authorized the Indian

Removal Act?Removal Act?

Andrew Jackson

His case went all the His case went all the way to the Supreme way to the Supreme

Court?Court?

Dred Scott

Tried to lead a slave Tried to lead a slave revolt?revolt?

John Brown

His motto was 54 40 or His motto was 54 40 or fight.fight.

James Polk

Debated against Debated against Lincoln.Lincoln.

Stephen A. Douglas

Now we’ll look at some Now we’ll look at some maps that will show the maps that will show the expansion of the United expansion of the United

States westward.States westward.

As this map shows, around 1800 there was still a lot of British control in certain areas of

North America.

United States, 1800United States, 1800

United States, 1830United States, 1830

As you can see, the United States now As you can see, the United States now has control over some territories has control over some territories England once had in 1800.England once had in 1800.

United States, 1848United States, 1848

The Mexican War added many states to the Union. Notice also the fact that the states are now divided between free and slave.

United States Map, United States Map, 18601860

This is a map of the presidential election This is a map of the presidential election of 1860. California and Oregon are now in of 1860. California and Oregon are now in the Union. Notice also that Lincoln did the Union. Notice also that Lincoln did not carry a single slave state even though not carry a single slave state even though

he won the election.he won the election.

Notes for instructorNotes for instructor

Lincoln is the most important figure in the 1800s.

Be sure to mention the importance of John C. Calhoun to the southern cause.

The Civil War was over slavery but states’ rights was a major factor as well.

Ask students to think analytically about the maps.