Refers to the journey that the Cherokee Indians were forced to take away from their homelands.
What is the Trail of Tears?
100
Obvious fate.
What is the meaning of "manifest destiny"?
100
It was described as a "pioneer's paradise" and people had a spirit for adventure and exploration.
Why did the U.S. want Oregon?
100
Explorers and a Native American who guided them across the West.
Who are Lewis and Clark, and Sacagawea?
200
No new territory was gained and no winner was declared, although American pride increased.
What was the result of the War of 1812?
200
He wanted Indians removed because America could not grow wealthier with the Indians here. He signed the Indian Removal Act.
How is Andrew Jackson related to the Indian Removals?
200
Some people think it was a good idea for America to become a powerful, prosperous country; others think it was a negative part of our history because of the poor treatment of Native Americans.
What are two different opinions on manifest destiny?
200
Napoleon, leader of France, agreed to sell for 15 million because France needed money, and knew he would lose it to the British anyway. The acquisition doubled the size of the U.S.
How did the U.S. get Louisiana Territory?
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
200
Spanish, who became Mexican when Mexico gained independence, who then became American when America got California/New Mexico.
Who were the Californios?
300
The song, The Star-Spangled Banner, is about the American flag, which remained intact (not damaged) despite bombs going off around it during the War of 1812.
How our national anthem, The Star-Spangled-Banner, is related to the War of 1812.
300
They didn't really support the Indian Removals; most of them thought it was unfair.
How did many white Americans feel about the Indian Removals?
300
The Mississippi River was a channel for selling crops and other goods to the rest of the world.
Why did the U.S. want New Orleans/Louisiana?
300
It was prime land for growing cotton, a huge cash crop, and Americans were tired of being ruled by Mexicans.
Why did the U.S. want Texas?
300
Mexicans who became American when America got Texas.
Who were the Mexicanos?
400
The British were attacking American ships and enslaving American soldiers; also, Americans were angry that Britain was still against them.
What were the causes of the War of 1812?
400
Oklahoma area, near Texas. Generally into land that was much smaller and not desirable.
Where were the Indians sent?
400
Seminole Indians were attacking and slaves were running away.
Why did the U.S. want Florida?
400
The U.S. and Britain agreed to draw a line to separate U.S. territory and British-owned Canada.
How did the U.S. get Oregon?
400
Mapped out the western United States to the Pacific Ocean, discovered many new plant species, and paved the way for many more settlers.
What was the legacy of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
500
An agreement between the British and the U.S. that ended the war.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
500
Indian reservations exist across the country, where remaining Native American descendants now live. Unfortunately, they are often rife with poverty, gambling and alcoholism.
What is the lasting impact of the Indian Removals?
500
Andrew Jackson barged in and Spain retreated.
How did the U.S. get Florida?
500
The purchase of a strip of land that is now mostly Arizona, from Mexico for $10 million.
What is the Gadsden Purchase?
500
They were not allowed to practice their religion since people did not like it.