Ch 11 & 12
Could you please share some insights you gained from Chapter 11?
Bonus
Could you please share some insights you gained from Chapter 12?
Bonus
He led the American forces to victory at the Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
How did the Americans fare at the Battle of New Orleans?
They successfully repelled a British invasion with minimal losses.
Why did the U.S. declare war on Britain in 1812?
Because British warships attacked U.S. merchant ships and impressed American sailors into their navy.
He defeated British ships on the Great Lakes during the War of 1812
Commodore Perry
What challenges did frontier priests face?
Frontier priests braved dangers and served Catholics both as priests and bishops.
What important outcomes came from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
They returned with maps and information that aided future settlers and explorers.
He is the Shoshone Indian who helped Lewis and Clark cross the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific.
Sacagawea
What was the situation for Catholics on the western frontier?
Catholics on the frontier had few priests, who traveled long distances to minister to them.
When did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin, and how long did it last?
The expedition began in 1804 and lasted nearly three years.
The president during the Louisiana Purchase.
Thomas Jefferson
Who was Elizabeth Ann Seton, and why is she important?
Elizabeth Ann Seton, a Catholic convert, became the mother superior of a religious order and is considered the founder of the U.S. parochial school system.
Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory?
He sold it to fund his war with Britain and Europe.
He wrote the “The Star-Spangled Banner” inspired by an American victory.
Francis Scott Key