Vocabulary
European Settlers Arrive
Why Ohio?
Immigrants
The War of 1812 and settlements
100
people who leave their home countries
people who leave their home countries
100
Who wouldn't let settlers into American Indian territory before the Revolutionary War?
the British
100
What are three "push reasons" settlers wanted to settle in Ohio.
overcrowding, famine, political unrest, lack of jobs
100
What caused the Irish to immigrate into America?
potato famine
100
Why did native-born Americans fear all outsiders?
They thought there were too many immigrants for the number of jobs available?
200
people who arrive in a new country
immigrants
200
Who did the Indians side with during the Revolutionary War?
British
200
What are two "pull factors" for people wanting to settle in Ohio?
inexpensive land and plenty of natural resources
200
What did the Irish have to deal with because of their Roman Catholic religion?
discrimination
200
Commodore Perry
Whose forces won the Battle of Lake Erie?
300
people who study history
historians
300
The government passed a number of measures that made land out west cheap and easy to buy. True or False
True
300
What resource was found near Lake Erie?
salt
300
What two reasons did the British have for immigrating to America?
overpopulation and lots of land
300
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
400
What is a chain of homes, barns, and other places where runaway slaves could hide as they escaped north to find freedom?
Underground Railroad
400
What industry sprung up in the Ohio territory?
lumber
400
What two natural resources were used in the brick industry?
clay and shale
400
Why did the Germans immigrate to America?
political unrest
400
After the War of 1812, what issue became a problem as new states joined the Union?
slavery
500
What is an insect with a moveable head in the shape of a triangle that looks like it is praying and is usually colored green or brown?
praying mantis
500
What two types of trees survived the constant burning done by the Scotch-Irish settlers?
Oak and hickory
500
What natural resource was used for whitewashing and plastering?
limestone
500
What customs did the Germans bring to America?
Advent Calendar, Christmas tree, and gingerbread house
500
What are the names of the first three settlements in Ohio?
Marietta, Gallipolis, and Manchester
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