Comparison in Period 5, 1844-1877
Daniel Miller
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers Unit 5 of AP US History, focusing on the road to the Civil War and Reconstruction. It examines geographic expansion (Manifest Destiny, Mexican-American War, Gold Rush), immigration, and the resulting ideological conflicts over slavery. Key concepts include sectionalism, the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, Dred Scott v. Sandford, and the Election of 1860. The guide emphasizes the interplay between national and regional developments leading to the Civil War.
#AP US History: Unit 5 - Road to the Civil War & Reconstruction 🚀
Hey there! Let's get you totally prepped for the APUSH exam with a super-focused review of Unit 5. We'll break down the key concepts, make connections, and get you feeling confident. Let's do this! 💪
#🧭 Unit 5 Overview: National vs. Regional Tensions
This unit is all about how the US grew and how those changes led to major conflicts. We'll look at national and regional developments, and how they clashed. Remember, the AP loves to see how different things connect! 🔗
#🌎 Geographic Expansion & Migration
#National Level
- Increased Global Connections: The US was becoming a major player on the world stage.
- Focused on expanding influence in the Western Hemisphere.
- Became a magnet for immigrants.
- Immigration Surge:
- California Gold Rush (1849): Drew people from all over the world. 💰
- Irish immigrants settled in cities (faced discrimination).
- German immigra...
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