Shaping the Nation
What challenges did the early pioneers face?
rugged terrain, limited passageways, harsh climate, Native American meetings
What state did the Spanish sell to the United States after Spain decided it was too difficult to defend?
Florida
What is the law that led to the Trail of Tears?
Indian Removal Act
Which president sent Lewis & Clark on their expedition?
Who made the filament that made light bulbs the way they are today?
Thomas Edison
What is the name of the area between Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia that made it easier for people to cross the mountains?
Cumberland Gap
The First Industrial Revolution or the Second Industrial Revolution?
- Eli Whitney built an improved version of the cotton gin.
- Samuel Morse invented the telegraph.
The First Industrial Revolution
Where did the Creek tribes live before being forced into Indian territory?
Alabama
Who was the president of the United States during the War of 1812?
James Madison
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
This was considered the most important ordinance because it created rules for how new areas could join the United States.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
The First Industrial Revolution or the Second Industrial Revolution?
- Henry Ford invented the Model T, making cars more affordable.
- The Transcontinental Railroad was completed, making travel across the country easier and faster.
The Second Industrial Revolution
The Annexation of Texas
This political party was led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. It also believed that the United States should have a big powerful government in charge.
The Federalist Party
The main job of this department is to manage the money for the government. They collect taxes, print money, and make sure bills get paid.
The Department of Treasury
The main job of this department is to handle foreign affairs. They work to keep peace, make agreements, and represent the United States around the world.
The Department of State
During what time period did Elias Howe invent the lockstitch sewing machine?
The First Industrial Revolution
This happened when Mexico refused to negotiate the areas of Texas, California, and New Mexico.
The Mexican-American War
This political party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. They believed that if one big government had too much power, it might do bad things.
The Democratic-Republican Party
Name a reason for people immigrating to the United States.
food shortages, new opportunities for a better life, religious reasons
This ordinance said once land had a population of 20,000, the people could send someone to Congress to speak for them.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1784
What was the name of the agreement that decided what states could be free states and what states were slave states?
The Missouri Compromise
This was when Texan settlers fought against Mexico for freedom.
The Texas Revolution
Put the first five presidents of the United States in order.
1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. James Madison
5. James Monroe
What was an effect that immigration had on the United States following expansion?
growth in population
growth in diversity