Louisiana Purchase
This president approved the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the country in 1803
Who is "Thomas Jefferson"?
The idea of war with Mexico seemed like a complicated situation, at least until THIS area of Mexico would declare its independence, giving the USA an opportunity to join in. Remember the Alamo!
What is "Texas"?
Stretching from Northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, this river has been an important physical feature to many human who have lived on the North American continent for thousands of years
What is the "Mississippi River"?
This President famously named this Doctrine.
Who is "James Monroe"?
This compromise, signed in 1820, created strict rules about where slavery was allowed to spread. Hope it doesn't cause any issues down the road!
What is the "Missouri Compromise"?
The Louisiana Purchase was purchased from this country, which was dealing with its own problems at the time.
What is "France"?
This President was very excited to expand the US to the Pacific Ocean through war with Mexico. Heck, he even promised he only needed one term to do it. 54'40' or fight!
Who is "James K Polk"?
2 explorers used this river, which dumps into another major river, to explore the new territory purchased in 1803. They didn't make it all the way to the Pacific Ocean, though.
What is the "Missouri River"?
The President who signed this Doctrine was in office when the economy was doing really good. So good, in fact, that it was nicknamed this.
What is the "Era of Good Feelings" ?
This compromise created the state of California, but also added to the Fugitive Slave Act, upsetting many people in the North.
What is the "Compromise of 1850"?
These two people were sent to explore the new territory, especially to look for a water route to the Pacific Ocean
Who are "Lewis and Clark"?
This treaty ended the Mexican-American War and gave all the conditions of surrender, including a bunch of land from Mexico. Yikes!
What is the "Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo"?
Crossing the United States from east to west can be a difficult challenge. Once you make it beyond the Great Plains, you meet this massive mountain range, which has historically been a struggle for many settlers in the 1800s.
What are the "Rocky Mountains"?
This doctrine was basically one big letter yelling at nations and empires on this continent, telling them to stay away from us!
What is "Europe"?
This act caused quite an upset, increasing tensions, as it allowed new states to choose if they wanted slavery.
What is the "Kansas-Nebraska Act"?
What is "New Orleans"?
The war was coming to an end when the United States surrounded THIS capital of Mexico. I hope everyone was okay!
What is "Mexico City"?
The War of 1812 may have ended without much land being given to the USA, but at least we got control of these large bodies of water, allowing us to eventually build canals and connect the middle of the country to the Atlantic Ocean
A big reason for this doctrine was that the United States wanted a large influence HERE, on directional half of the planet.
What is the "Western Hemisphere"?
Trouble was brewing in Kansas in 1854, which inspired THIS man to raise a militia and fight back against pro-slavery voters
Who is "John Brown"?
Back then and today, this amount of money would be life-changing. But back then, this amount of money for the entire Louisiana Territory would be a steal. Roughly 3 cents an acre, what a deal!
What is "$15 million dollars"?
Mexico has had a rough history with colonization and authoritarian leaders. This one, in particular, caused a lot of problems, especially with the United States, eventually leading to war
Who is "Antonio López de Santa Anna"?
Before the Revolutionary War ended, this was the physical boundary that settlers could not cross over. That would all change with the Treaty of Paris in 1783
What is the "Appalachian Mountains"?
What is "sovereignty"?
While it might not seem like it at first glance, the Expansion of the United States and the creation of states is deeply tied to THIS institution, which has left a dark mark on U.S. History
What is "slavery"?