Historical Events
Under this Act of Congress called the Indian Removal Act, the government could moved Indian tribes and take their land without paying for it, as long as the tribe received an equal share of land on an Indian reservation. This eventually led to this fateful journey now called this.
What is the Trail of Tears
He learned to speak well from his college-educated father and Angelican pastor uncle. This give of oration would one day give confidence in the people of America to fight for their independence.
Who is Patrick Henry
1775-1783, was a pivotal time in the world, through this war a new nation was formed.
What was the American Revolution
He provided his manufacturing facilities during war to the government.
Who is Henry Ford.
This caused many new seminaries to pop up and increased the spread of learning.
What is the second great awakening
John Quincy Adams urged Monroe to issue a declaration of foreign policy that we would be completely independent from European influence. This was called.
What is the Monroe Doctrine
Hunting was what he was most famous for but he also was credited to settling parts of Kentucky.
Who is Daniel Boone
This war happened because of European countries threatening the sovereignty of America.
What is the War of 1812
She helped establish The Red Cross.
Who is Clara Barton
The American Revolution encouraged another countries people to stand up and revolt, however it did not have great consequences.
What is the French Revolution
Speaker of the House Henry Clay negotiated a deal in 1820. It kept the number of slave States equal to the number of free states.
What is the Missouri Compromise
Born into a poor family of soap and candle makers, this man became one of America's most beloved and wisest founding fathers.
Who is Benjamin Franklin
The French surrendered its Canadian colonies to Great Britain in 1763 after this war. This war also contributed to the discontent in the American Colonies.
The Seven Years War or also known as the French and Indian War
He was the Cherokees people main advocate in Washington.
Who was Sam Houston
A newspaper article that coined "Manifest Destiny" encouraged people to settle the west calling it the destiny for the US. Because of this vision many began to make the arduous trip west. We call this.
US Westward Expansion
Expecting to try and purchase the port of New Orleans, Monroe, who was sent by Jefferson to negotiate a deal, was shocked when the French ministers offered him a much larger deal. In one single day the United States doubled in size. This purchase was called.
What is The Louisiana Purchase
This woman was taught by her family to stand up for others. Part of the abolitionist movement her family often held meetings, meetings that were frequented by Fredrick Douglas.
Who is Susan B. Anthony
This war centered on Cuba and Puerto Rico, and it would finally end Spain's colonization and establish the US as a world power.
What is the Spanish-American War
His invention would lessen the need for slaves in the south.
Who is Eli Whitney
At the end of the 19th century, there were many problems facing the US such as overpopulation in cities, rapid industrialization, and increased immigration. Because of these problems this era was ushered in.
What is the progressive era
These two events would be driving forces into what would be called Lincolns War between the states. One was because of California's admission as a free state or a slave state would affect the balance of power in Congress. The other had to do with a slave's right to freedom because he had lived in a free state for some time.
What is the Compromise of 1850 and the Dred Scott Decision
This president was Responsible for the square deal, protecting American land, and supporting women's right to vote.
who is Theodore Roosevelt
This war would also be known as The Great War, and President Wilson would have entered the US into the conflict in 1917.
What is World War 1
She cared for the wounds of soldiers and even one time manned a canon.
Who is Molly Pitcher.
Who is George Washington Carver