Week 26
An area of land under the control of a ruler, state, or country.
What is a 'territory?'
A formal agreement between two or more countries.
What is a 'treaty?'
This fort was constructed by Russian explorers in California, the only one of its kind.
What is 'Fort Ross?'
A religious settlement built by the Spanish to convert natives.
What is a 'mission?'
The way a person or group sees and understands events based on their experiences.
What is 'perspective?'
The 1800s belief that the United States was destined by God to expand its territory from “sea to shining sea.”
What is 'Manifest Destiny?'
This president was concerned when France acquired control of the Louisiana territory.
Who is 'Thomas Jefferson?'
A place controlled by a distant country, usually for resources.
What is 'colony?'
A military fort built by the Spanish to protect their interests.
What is a 'presidio?'
The general term for the germs and illnesses brought by Europeans that devastated Native populations.
What is 'disease?'
This group of people were displaced and harmed by the westward expansion of Europeans.
Who are 'Native Americans?'
An organized journey taken for a specific purpose, such as searching for trade routes.
What is an 'expedition?'
Besides Russia, this group searched the coast for resources and power, but never settled in California.
Who are the 'British?'
The word for long-lasting effects or impact of events from the past that still matter today.
Actions taken by Native Americans to oppose or push back against control or unfair treatment.
What is 'resistance?'
The process of becoming more advanced through new technology, transportation, and communication.
What is 'modernization?'
The United States wanted to purchase *this city* because it was an important port on the Mississippi River.
What is 'New Orleans?'
This aquatic animal was the primary target for Russian exploration due to how valuable their fur was.
What are 'sea otters?'
The practice of forcing Native Americans to adopt European traditions and practices.
What is 'assimilation?'
This painting shows an angelic woman paving the way for Europeans to travel westward.
What is 'American Progress?'
The deal negotiated between the US and France for control of the Louisiana territory.
What is the 'Louisiana Purchase?'
The business that controlled Russian trade and Russian settlements in North America.
What is the 'Russian-American Company?'
The name of the Spanish priest who oversaw the construction of the Spanish Mission system.
Who is 'Junipero Serra?'
Changes to a group’s traditions, language, religion, or way of life caused by contact with another culture.
What is 'cultural change?'