War of 1812
Name the two countries that fought in the War of 1812.
Great Britain and the United States
What happened at the Battle of Wounded Knee. Include the famous colonel in your answer.
Colonel George Custer and his men planned to force the Native Americans out of their land in this battle but were defeated, and all killed.
Why were people motivated to move to Oregon despite the long hard journey?
Beaver fur
Who was the land in the Louisiana Purchase purchased from?
France, Napoleon
Name one state in the California Territory?
California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah
Why were the Native Americans becoming frustrated with American soldiers? This eventually caused them to join forces with the British...
The American settlers were taking their land and resources.
Why was the Battle of Little Big Horn important?
The Native Americans were able to defeat the American soldiers, this made matters worse.
Why did the U.S. decide to not go to war against Great Britain for the land?
America was already fighting in the Mexican American War.
Why was America interested in the Louisiana Territory?
The Americans wanted to have access to the Mississippi River for trading.
Which two countries fought in the Mexican-American War?
America and Mexico
Who is Francis Scott Key?
A poet who witnessed a battle during the War of 1812 and wrote the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner.
What was the long walk Native Americans were forced to walk from the south to west of the Mississippi River?
Trail of Tears
American settlers were sharing this land for beaver trapping with what other nation?
How much did America pay for the land in the Louisiana Territory?
15 million dollars
How much did America pay for this land to Mexico?
15 million dollars
What important building was burned during the War of 1812?
The White House
What law was signed by President Andrew Jackson, allowing Native Americans to be forced from their homes by American soldiers?
Indian Removal Act
Which President decided that the Oregon Territory rightfully belonged to America?
James K. Polk
These two explorers were sent to explore the lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
During which war was California acquired?
The Mexican American War
Name the three causes of the War of 1812.
Impressment, trade restrictions, and issues in the Northwest Territory with the Native Americans and British.
How did Westward Expansion effect Native Americans. Give at least two different ways.
Answers may vary.
What did America and Great Britain decide to do with this land?
They decided to split it in half at the 49th parallel.
What purchase doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
What natural resource was found in California?
Gold