Beyond the Mississippi
How did the introduction of horses change life for Natives on the Great Plains?
Horses allowed them to follow buffalo herds, making hunting easier than farming, and making buffalo the principal food of Natives on the Great Plains. Horses also allowed Native to migrate far from their traditional homelands.
What route did Lewis and Clark follow?
Up the Missouri River, crossed the Rocky Mountains, and followed the Columbia River.
Why did Congress declare war on Britain?
1. The impressment of American sailors.
2. Violations of American rights at sea.
3. British support of Native American resistance.
Why are orange and black Halloween colors?
Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is associated with the Fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death.
What events led to the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon gained control of Spain and planned to occupy Louisiana. When the French were defeated on Hispanola, he decided to sell Louisiana.
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Lewis and Clark expedition collected information about the land, plants, animals, and Natives of the West.
Who were the War Hawks?
The War Hawks were westerners who wanted the British out of Canada and wanted British aid to the Natives to stop.
How did Halloween come to North America?
Halloween was brought to North America by immigrants from Europe who would celebrate the harvest around a bonfire, share ghost stories, sing, dance and tell fortunes.
Why were the West Indies important to the United States?
The West Indies were important for trade and are located strategically close to the United States.
How was Pike's expedition of value to future Americans?
Pike's expedition provided first information about on the English in the Great Plains and the Rio Grande Valley.
The Treaty of Ghent states that who won the War of 1812?
Neither the U.S. or the British. The Treaty of Ghent does not state a clear winner in the war. No territory changed hands. Border and trade disputes were resolved.
Where did the Jack O'Lantern originate?
Jack o’ Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
Why were Europeans drawn to the Pacific Coast in the late 1700s?
How was Thomas Jefferson like King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?
Jefferson sought information about areas of the world that were unknown to him, like Ferdinand and Isabella.
Why did westerners want a war with Britain?
They felt the war would prevent the British from aiding Native American resistance on the frontier.
What was the first wrapped candy in America?
Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America.
How did Jefferson justify his departure from strict constructionist beliefs?
He was persuaded that the Louisiana Purchase only extended the principles of the Constitution over a larger territory.
Why caused Pike to end his expeditions?
Pike and his party were arrested by Spanish troops.
How were the two parts of the War 1812 different?
Phase 1: Britain defended Canada and blockaded U.S. ports. The U.S. won important naval victories.
Phase 2: Britain invaded Washington, D.C., but was defeated at Baltimore, Lake Champlain, and New Orleans.
Why did costume wearing become a Halloween tradition?
The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts roamed the countryside on Halloween night. They began wearing masks and costumes to avoid being recognized as human.