1. What three major areas of development characterized the first half of the 19th century in the United States?

2. How did the expansion of voting rights and political participation change between 1800 and 1848?

3. What religious and institutional reforms occurred during this period and who benefited from them?

4. How did different regions of the country develop distinctive characteristics during this era?

1. What is a market economy and how did the shift toward one change American life?

2. How did new technology and westward expansion contribute to growth in agriculture and manufacturing?

3. What role did government play in supporting economic development through infrastructure?

4. How did the market economy affect gender roles and family life in this period?

1. What actions did President Andrew Jackson take to strengthen federal power over the states?

2. How did the United States approach foreign trade and international relations during this period?

3. What major developments in slavery occurred between 1793 and 1808 and what were their effects?

4. What two major conflicts threatened national unity as this period ended?