Jefferson's Business
What year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from France, and how much did they pay for it?
1803, 15 million dollars
What was the major reason for the United States entering the War of 1812 with Britain?
Impressment
What states were added to the United States after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
California, Utah, Nevada, and parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming
In what year did Abraham Lincoln win the presidency?
1860
What was the central argument in the Dred Scott Case?
Whether African-Americans were citizens of the United States
What were two key reasons why Thomas Jefferson wanted to acquire the Louisiana Territory?
Control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans for trade, and to double the size of the U.S. for expansion.
In what battle of the War of 1812 did Andrew Jackson become famous?
The Battle of New Orleans
Which state was Annexed from Mexico in 1843, leading to tensions with Mexico?
Texas
What two political parties, in order, was Lincoln a member of?
Whig to Republican
How did the Dred Scott case impact the Missouri Compromise?
The Supreme Court ruled the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, allowing slavery in all U.S. territories.
Who were the two leaders of the Corps of Discovery sent to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?
Merriwether Lewis and William Clark
What poem turned song was written during the War of 1812?
The Defense of Fort McHenry - The Star Spangled Banner
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the expansion of the United States across the American Continents was both justified and inevitable.
What was the primary issue debated during the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?
Expansion of Slavery into new territories
What event in Frederick Douglass’s life gave him the determination to escape from slavery?
Fight with Mr. Covey
How did Sacagawea contribute to the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Name at least two ways.
She served as a guide, acted as an interpreter with Native tribes, and her presence as a woman with a child signaled peaceful intentions to other tribes.
What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?
Happened after the war was officially over. Boosted Morale in the United States due to overwhelming victory
Which River did the United States believe was the border of Texas, leading to the Mexican-American War?
The Rio Grande
What was Lincoln's Stance on the expansion of slavery?
He originally wanted to stop the expansion, but not abolish it in places it already existed.
Why was learning to read and write so important to Frederick Douglass?
Gave him the knowledge that what was happening to him was wrong, and that there was a better life out there.
Explain how the Lewis and Clark Expedition impacted the idea of "Manifest Destiny" and future American expansion.
The expedition provided detailed maps, scientific knowledge, and established a U.S. presence in the west, which fueled the idea that it was America's destiny to expand across the continent.
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent?
Ended the War
Which US President strongly supported Manifest Destiny, and pushed for the US to acquire more territories?
James K. Polk
What happened nearly immediately after Lincoln won the election?
South Carolina seceded from the Union, and six other states followed, forming the Confederate States of America.
Did Frederick Douglass explain exactly how he escaped? Why or why not?
He did not, because he didn't want to prevent other slaves from escaping the same way.