Unit 4: 1800-1848

The new republic struggled to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes.



Key Concept 4.1: The United States began to develop a modern democracy and celebrated a new national culture, while Americans sought to define the nation’s democratic ideals and change their society and institutions to match them.

Key Concept 4.2: Innovations in technology, agriculture, and commerce powerfully accelerated the American economy, precipitating profound changes to U.S. society and to national and regional identities.

Key Concept 4.3: The U.S. interest in increasing foreign trade and expanding its national borders shaped the nation’s foreign policy and spurred government and private initiatives.


Topical Review Presentations:
APUSH Review: Period 4 Questions
APUSH Review: Technology and Transportation During The Market Revolution
APUSH Review: The American System
APUSH Review: The Missouri Compromise
APUSH Review: The Nullification Crisis
APUSH Review: War of 1812


American Pageant Chapter Reviews:
Chapter 11 Review Presentation
Chapter 12 Review Presentation
Chapter 13 Review Presentation
Chapter 14 Review Presentation
Chapter 16 Review Presentation