War of 1812
What is Impressment?
It was when Britain captured American sailors and forced them to become part of the British Navy
What was invented in the 1800's that helped the South tremendously?
The cotton gin
What was the land called that we bought? (hint: we bought it from France)!
The Louisiana Territory
Where were American Indians forced to move during the Westward Expansion?
They were forced to move onto Indian Reservations
What is something that boomed in California because of gold?
California's population
What was the main thing that caused the War of 1812?
Impressment
What was invented during this time that allowed people to learn information around America much quicker?
The Telegraph
Which direction did the purchase of Louisiana cause America to grow? (North, South, East, or West)
West (That is why it is called the WESTward expansion)
What did the people traveling on the Oregon Trail mainly travel in?
Wagon Trains
What is it called when you trade with someone because they have something you want, and you want what they have?
(Example: At lunch, Ms. Brown has gummies. Miss Mink has Baked chips. Ms. Brown wants the chips and Miss Mink wants the gummies. So we trade.)
Voluntary Exchange
What got burned during the War of 1812?
The White House and Capitol Building
What is something that was invented that helped transport goods around America?
Hint: one is on land and the other is on water!
Steam locomotive and Steamboat
What were the reasons Lewis and Clark were sent out on their expedition?
- To explore the cultures
- Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
- Exploring plants, animals, land, and the climate
What was the trail that many followed so that they would have a better life?
The Oregon Trail
What is a physical gateway?
What is a physical barrier?
- A gateway is something that can help (flat land, waterways, etc.)
- A barrier is something that does not help and makes it hard (steep mountains, deserts, etc.)
The Star Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key after he witnessed what?
After he saw the American flag still flying the morning after the battle ended.
What did the mechanical reaper do?
It helped grain be harvested much faster.
Who sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
Thomas Jefferson
What is something that caused lots of problems for people when on the Oregon Trail and on the Trail of Tears?
- Hunger, disease, lack of water, weather
What is opportunity cost?
What is an example of opportunity cost during Westward Expansion?
- Something that you must give up in order to get something else, etc.
- People giving up their lives/homes somewhere safe, to go to California in hopes of finding gold.