Changes in manufacturing and transportation, such as steam boats, steam locomotives and factories.
100
Why did many immigrants from Europe come to the USA during 1840-1860?
The came in search of cheap land and job opportunities. They left war and failing crops behind in Europe.
100
Who was Santa Anna?
The president of Mexico during 1836.
100
What was the South Pass?
A trail west; it started at the Missouri River, across the Great Plains, and over the Rocky Mountains. Also known as the Oregon Trail.
100
AR, MS, LA
Little Rock
Jackson
Baton Rouge
200
What is Samuel Slater famous for?
He opened the first cotton spinning mill in the USA in 1790.
200
What was the potato famine in Europe? When?
In 1846 a disease destroyed most of the potato crops in Ireland. This was the main food source for many poor people in Ireland. More than 1 mil. people died.
200
What was the Texas Revolution?
Mexicans and settlers revolted against Santa Anna. They wanted independence from Mexico.
200
What did John Fremont become famous for?
He explored the west, he created maps and guide books.
200
OK, TX, AL
Oklahoma City, Austin, Montgomery
300
What is Eli Whitney famous for?
He invented the cotton gin in 1793- this machine was used to clean cotton with.
300
Why did some people dislike immigrants?
Immigrants often took jobs away from locals. They were willing to work for lower wages, and they had different values from native people.
300
Name one reason for the war with Mexico.
Mexico wanted the border between Mexico and the USA to be at the Nueces River. President Polk wanted this border to be further south (150 miles) at the Rio Grande river.
300
What is a wagon train?
A long line of covered wagons that moved together pulled by horses, oxen and mules.
300
FL, GA, SC
Tallahassee, Atlanta, Columbia
400
What is the meaning of mass production and why is this beneficial?
The making (production) of many products at once. This leads to increased productivity. More goods and services produced in a shorter amount of time.
400
What was the second Great Awakening of the 1820's?
A religious revival- people wanted to make society better through abolishing slavery, and the temperance (control drinking) movement.
400
When did congress declare war on Mexico?
May 13th, 1846
400
Name some of the challenged faces by the pioneers.
Diseases, injuries, bad weather, and lack of food and water.
400
KS, NE, SD
Topeka, Lincoln, Piere
500
What did John Deere became famous for?
He was a blacksmith who invented the steel plough- strong than the wooden plough.
500
What is the significance of Seneca Falls?
300 people gathered here in 1848. Courageous women spoke out against injustices against women during this convention. Susan B. Anthony was one of the leaders.
500
Which treaty brought the Mexican-American war to and end, and when was it signed?
The treaty of Guadalupe, 1848
500
When was a treaty signed to create a border between Canada and the USA?