Northwest Ordinance
What year was the Northwest Ordinance enacted?
1787
Who was the President during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What does "Manifest Destiny" refer to?
the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent
What was the primary route used by settlers moving west?
the Oregon Trail
What Native American Tribe resided in Georgia?
The Cherokee
Name one requirement for a territory to become a state under the Northwest Ordinance.
having a population of 60,000
What year was the Louisiana Purchase made?
1803
Which President is most closely associated with the idea of Manifest Destiny?
James K. Polk
What is a main motivator for westward expansion?
The Gold Rush
What are the two natural borders that border the Northwest Territory?
Ohio and Missouri River
How did the Northwest Ordinance influence the future organization of territories?
it established a method for admitting new states into the Union
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
$15 million
What was one reason people supported Manifest Destiny?
the belief in American exceptionalism or the spread of democracy
Name one reason people moved westward in the 1800s.
the search for land or gold
Which states are in the Northwest Territory?
Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana (Part of Minnesota)
Explain how the Northwest Ordinance addressed the issue of slavery.
it prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory
What was one significant outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?
it doubled the size of the United States
How did Manifest Destiny impact Native American populations?
it led to their displacement and loss of lands
How did the railroads contribute to westward expansion?
they provided faster transportation of people and goods
Explain the Indian Removal act. Where is Indian Territory?
What principle did the Northwest Ordinance establish regarding public education?
it encouraged the establishment of schools
Name one explorer who was sent to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Lewis and Clark
Give an example of a conflict that arose due to Manifest Destiny.
The Mexican-American War
How much was the Gadsden Purchase, bought for?
$10 Million
What court case did the Cherokee got to supreme court? What did they fight for?
Worchester Vs. Gerogia. Cherokee went to court to keep their ancestral lands.