Politics and Economy
Who was elected for president in 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
Put these events in order:
Texas annexation, acquiring the Oregon territory, Mexican Cession, Louisiana Purchase, Florida Acquisition
1.Louisiana Purchase
2.Florida Acquisition
3. Texas Annexation
4. Acquiring the Oregon Territory
5.Mexican Cession
The war of 1812 was fought against what country?
Great Britain
What did the Black Codes Prohibit?
It did not allow African Americans to learn to read, write, or congregate.
Put these events in chronological order:
Worcester v Georgia, Indian Removal Act, Cherokee nation v Georgia
1.Indian Removal Act
2.Cherokee Nation v Georgia
3.Worcester v Georgia
What was the original intention of the embargo act of 1817?
To prevent America from trading with European countries in order to punish Britain for getting America involved in its affair.
How was the north's layout different from the south?
Everything in the north was closer to each other which didn't make it difficult to travel; however, in the south it was harder to travel due to places being more spread out.
What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
What two states were made from the Missouri Compromise and were they slave or free states?
Missouri-slave
Maine- Free
How are Cherokee nation vs Georgia and Worcester v Georgia similar?
Both of these court cases discussed the Native American's claim to their territory.
What event led to the creation of Judicial review?
Marbury v Madison 1803
What was the effect of acquiring new territories?
The US was closer to completing the idea of Manifest Destiny
Why was 1803 a turning point in America's history?
Due to buying the Louisiana Territory, the US became a larger territory, more than doubling in size.
What trend resulted from the creation of the Cotton Gin?
There was an increase in slavery in the cotton plantations.
How are Cherokee nation vs Georgia and Worcester vs Georgia different?
Cherokee nation vs Georgia argues that Native Americans cannot use the court system due to not being US citizens; while, Worcester vs Georgia states that Native Americans have claims to the land due to treaty with the US government.
What was the effect of the embargo act of 1807?
It hurt America’s economy and caused people to start smuggling for money.
How did the United States change from 1800 to 1845?
In 1800, the US only included the 13 colonies and the Northwest Territory. By 1848, the US had completed Manifest Destiny and went all the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
What was the Chesapeake- Leopard Affair?
In 1807, a British ship (HMS Leopard) fires on the USS Chesapeake.
What resulted from the murder of 60 white people in Nat Turner's Rebellion?
200 slaves were killed.
How was the Battle of Thames a turning point in US history?
The victory over British and Native Americans allowed the US to reaffirm its control over the Northwest territory.
What was the Monroe doctrine?
A statement that said that America will not get involved in Europe’s affairs.
How are the North and South different?
The north does not have the ideal land to harvest crops, which is why they are more industrial, and the south has the ideal weather and land to grow crops all year long.
What were the changes in foreign affairs between 1801-1823?
During 1801, the US attacks other countries in self-defense since they have to defend themselves against attacks from European countries. In 1823, the US is warning European countries against colonizing the New World at the chance of conflict.
How was slavery one of the leading causes of the Civil War
Slavery was an imperative factor for the South's agricultural economy. The North didn't need slaves for their economy. This resulted in the debate on the validity of slavery.
Why was the Indian Removal Act passed?
It allowed the federal government to relocate Native Americans to other lands in order to settle in their preoccupied lands.