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Key Figures in 1800s U.S. History
(This political cartoon shows the huge debate over
slavery).
He is the most celebrated
president in US history.
Lincoln
One of the main leaders of the
slave power.
John C. Calhoun
President who authorized the
Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
His case went all the way to
the Supreme Court?
Dred Scott
Tried to lead a slave revolt?
John Brown
His motto was 54 40 or fight.
James Polk
Debated against Lincoln.
Stephen A. Douglas
Now we’ll look at some maps
that will show the expansion
of the United States
westward.
United States, 1800
As this map shows, around 1800 there was
still a lot of British control in certain areas of
North America.
United States, 1830
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As you can see, the United States now has
control over some territories England once had
in 1800.
United 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, 1860
This is a map of the presidential election of 1860.
California and Oregon are now in the Union. Notice also
that Lincoln did not carry a single slave state even
though he won the election.
Notes 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.