Haitian Revolution
What made the Haitian Revolution different than any other revolution in the world?
It was the first slave rebellion.
Why did the Mountainmen go west?
To make money off of Beaver Pelt / Fur
What are the 3 branches of governemnt?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What is the main river did Lewis and Clark navigated?
What trait of Sacagawea made Lewis and Clark's journey so successful?
Motherly trait
Who was Toussant Louverture?
Name 3 main skills Mountainmen had to be experts at
Hunting, Finding / Creating Shelter, Using weapons such as guns or tomahawks, tracking animals
Define Isolationism and Neutrality
Isolationism is when you avoid conflict, trade, and other countries
Neutrality - not picking a side
What city did and state did Lewis and Clark depart from?
St. Louis, Missouri
What is a rendezvous?
A gathering where mountainmen brought their supplies and fur for trade
Haiti was the colony of what country?
France
How much land (in sq miles) did the U.S buy from France
~825,000 sq miles
What are checks and balances?
ensuring that political power in one branch of government does not have too much control or power over others
What was the name of the group assigned to early westward expansion? What was their job?
Corps of Discovery - assigned to explore, map out, and discover flora and fauna in the west.
How much did the U.S pay for the Louisianna Purchase? How much was it per acre?
$15 million, 4 cents per acre
What was the main cash crop of Haiti?
What were two original places the U.S originally wanted to purchase from France?
Western Florida and New Orleans
Name the first 3 presidents in order
1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
What native tribe was Sacagawea apart of?
Shoshone
What roles were given to both Lewis and Clark after their expedition?
Lewis - Governor of Lousianna Territory
Clark - Indian Agent of the West
In the French Revolution - who rebelled against the King, Queen, and Rich?
The Peasant Class - Bourgeoisie
Who went to France and negotiated the Lousianna Purchase?
James Monroe
- Establishing Governments Power
- Solving Debt
- Foreign Policy
-Native Conflict - Going West
- Parties in the U.S
1. Fort Mandam
2. Fort Clatsop