chapter 26 in a nutshell 12 april 2009. toward democracy britain increasing suffrage reform bill of...
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Chapter 26 in a nutshell12 April 2009
Toward Democracy Britain
Increasing suffrage Reform Bill of 1832 – eased property requirements
for voting Chartist reforms
Suffrage for all men Secret ballots Payment for serving in Parliament
Toward Democracy Debate over male suffrage led to the
organization of the women’s suffrage movement.
Not achieved in U.S. until 1920, with passing of the 19th Amendment.
Toward Democracy France
Another attempt – est. Third Republic This was “the system of government that divides
us the least”.
The British Empire Canada
Est. a Dominion – self-govern domestic affairs but remain part of the British Empire
Reasons for Remaining Shared Language Trade benefits Historical ties Cultural kinship
The British Empire (cont’d) Australia
Est. as a penal colony (to ease overcrowding) 1850’s become self-governing and est.
parliamentary forms of government 1901 – Australian colonies unite Early 1900s – Australia remains a dominion
Manifest Destiny 1803 – Louisiana Purchase 1819 – Florida cession 1845 – Annexation of Texas 1846 – Acquisition of Oregon 1847 – Mexican Cession 1853 – Gadsden Purchase
Brought U.S.A. to its present boundaries
Civil War (1861-1865) Was fought to preserve the Union
Not to bring an end to slavery (becomes a means to an end)
Interesting Lincoln along with most northerners were racist Fighting not nearly as bad as depicted
Took breaks to swim in rivers together, spend Christmas together
Civil War (cont’d) Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
Things are going poorly for the North at this time Slavery now an issue
Southern defeat brings reform 13th A: Abolition of slavery 14th A: Granting of citizenship 15th A: Right to vote
A Couple of Inventions Edison – Lightbulb Bell – Telephone Ford – Automobile Wright Brothers - Airplane