| A | B |
| 1828 | Tariffs have become a sectional issue harming the south |
| 1830s | North more economically diverse than South |
| Manifest Destiny | Conquer the entire N. American continent |
| Golden Age | 1829-1850 Amer. wirters focused on native themes |
| 1815-1850 | literary and religious fervor inspired more believers to improve society |
| Religious movements(ear. 19th cent) | Resulted in improvements in living conditions for prison inmates, poor, and mentally ill |
| Influence of socail reform | Influenced by religious fervor |
| Abolitionists Movement | Mid- 1800s deepend animosity btwn North and South |