Final Spanish Years
Louisiana Purchase
War of 1812
Early American Era
Jacksonian Era
100
Who was the Spanish Governor of Louisiana?
Carondolet
100
Who was the prior owner of the Louisiana Territory?
France
100
Who were the combatants of the War of 1812?
The United States Great Britain
100
What feeling did the Monroe Doctrine give to the American people?
Nationalism
100
Which group of people supported Jackson the most?
The common White man
200
Pinkney's Treaty was between which two countries?
Spain and the US
200
How much did Louisiana increase the size of the US?
It doubled it.
200
What US City was a primary target for the British?
New Orleans
200
What are tariffs a form of?
Protectionism
200
What was Andrew Jackson's nickname?
"Old Hickory"
300
What were the main causes of the French Revolution?
Enlightenment ideas about Freedom Terrible living conditions
300
What explorers traveled along the Missouri River to investigate the new Louisiana Territory?
Merriweather Lewis and William Clark
300
Which General led an army made up of the US Army, Kentucky sharpshooters, local militia, and the Choctaw?
Gen. Andrew Jackson
300
Who would NOT support the Monroe Doctrine?
European Powers
300
What famous law did Jackson pass?
Indian Removal Act
400
What simple action did Carondolet do to cut back on dissent and crime in New Orleans?
Install street lights
400
What were two of the US's motivations for purchasing Louisiana?
New Orleans Westward expansion Threat from France Trade along the Mississippi River
400
Which Louisiana ethnic group described their feelings after the Battle of New Orleans as, "Nationalities no longer count, we are all Americans."
French Creole
400
The Tariff of 1816 raised import tariffs by what percentage?
20%
400
How many of the Native Americans on the Trail of Tears died from disease, starvation, and exposure?
1/4
500
What were the 3 main terms of Pinkney's Treaty?
The US/Spanish border was set at the 31st parallel The US had the "right of deposit" in New Orleans for 3 years Americans could freely navigate the Mississippi River
500
What was the final cost for Louisiana (Total AND price per acre)?
$15 million 4 cents per acre
500
What were 2 of the reasons for the War of 1812?
Impressment (forced naval service) of U.S. sailors Violation of the rights of neutral ships Requirements that all trade go through Britain Rousing the Native Americans to violence
500
What was the basic principle of the Monroe Doctrine?
European countries could not interfere with or colonize the Americas without being opposed by the US (and their military). However, they could keep any colonies or territories they already had.
500
What was the "spoils system" and what did it lead to?
1. Giving high government positions to friends and political supporters 2. It led to corruption in later administrations
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