Indiana Studies: Chapters 3-5 Unit 2 Test Study Cards

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1852 Indiana Education Law

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Established free public schools for children in Indiana. Marked a shift from private and religious schooling to state-supported education.

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Abraham Lincoln/Early Life in Indiana

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Lived in Indiana from ages 7 to 21 (1816-1830). Influenced by frontier life, hard labor, and limited formal education. Shaped his character, love for reading, and future political outlook.

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Ball Brothers

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A group of five brothers who founded the Ball Corporation in Muncie, Indiana. Famous for producing Ball Mason Jars, essential for home canning and preservation.

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Ball Mason Jar

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Invented by the Ball Brothers in 1884. Became iconic for food preservation, significantly impacting the domestic economy.

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Battle of Corydon (July 9, 1863)

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The only Civil War battle fought in Indiana. Occurred during Morgan’s Raid, where Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's forces engaged local militia.

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Caleb Mills

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An influential advocate for public education in Indiana. His efforts helped lead to the Indiana Education Law of 1852. Known as the “Father of Indiana’s Public Schools.”

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Civil War/Results in Indiana

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Indiana contributed 200,000 soldiers to the Union cause. Experienced economic growth due to war demand, but also social unrest and divided loyalties.

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Constitution of 1851

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Replaced the original 1816 constitution. Addressed issues such as limiting state debt, establishing public education, and restricting African American immigration to Indiana.

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Education in Indiana

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Evolved significantly after the 1852 Education Law, promoting free, state-funded public schooling. Early 1900s saw the development of Indiana State Teachers' College and Purdue University.

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Eugene Debs/Labor Leader

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Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Debs became a prominent socialist and labor leader. Founded the American Railway Union and ran for president five times. Imprisoned for anti-war activism during WWI.