Pioneer Life/ Population
People who were the first settlers to travel west
Pioneers
When did the War of 1812 start?
June 18, 1812
Name the Mexican state that many Americans moved to, which had land that was good for crops
Texas
This invention helped with the production of cotton
Cotton Gin
What boosted the the economy for the North?
Industry and factory work
People who traveled from different countries to the United States are known as
immigrants
What country did the United States declare war on?
Great Britain
True or False: Texas had many more Americans than Mexicans did, and wanted to become independent.
True
This revoultion greatly improved the textile industry
The Industrial Revolution
What are large farms where people work and live.
Plantations
What mode of transportation was used to move out west
wagon or covered wagon
The British teamed with _____ during the War of 1812
Native Americans
Name the battle that ended the Mexican War
The Battle of Mexico City
This invention was used by people to communicate better
The telegraph
Finish this sentence _______Cotton
King
What was the land in the states of Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota known as?
The Northwestern Territory
Who was given the name of Old Hickory, because of his strength and sturdiness?
Andrew Jackson
Name the US president who declared war on Mexico?
James Polk
Who invented the telegraph?
Samuel Morse
These crops are grown mainly to be sold
Cash crops
Name at least two dangers the pioneers faced when traveling out west
bad weather
attacks from robbers
illness or injury
animals
What treaty was signed on December 24, 1814, ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain,?
The Treaty of Ghent
what was the idea that the United States was meant to expand across North America, spreading its culture, government, and “freedom.”
Manifest Destiny
This person created tools to help people with their field work. His company still exists today
John Deere
Explain the North and South's view on slavery
North was against slavery
South was for slavery