Manifest Destiny
What is “Manifest Destiny”?
The belief America should own land from Atlantic Ocean to Pacific Ocean
Where was the final battle of the Texas Revolution?
San Jacinto
Why did the U.S. delay the annexation of Texas for nearly 10 years?
America was concerned about the issue of slavery in Texas
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in the New England colonies?
The Industrial Revolution began in New England because the rocky soil was not good for farming but there were plenty of rivers to power the machines
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
Who was elected as President of the U.S. in 1844?
James K. Polk
What year did Texas win its independence from Mexico?
1836
In what year did Texas join the U.S. as the 28th state?
1845
What does free enterprise allow us to do?
which means we are allowed to buy, sell, and make whatever we want
Why did the cotton gin result in more slaves being shipped to America?
Allowed quickly take seeds out of cotton fiber resulting in a increase of slave labor
What two countries claimed Oregon Territory?
Britain and the U.S.
Why did the U.S. start a war with Mexico?
The U.S. wanted land from Mexico and provoked a war in attempts to gain California and New Mexico Territory
What was the “Mexican Cession”?
Mexico gave the U.S. a large piece of land called the Mexican Cession in exchange for $15 million
Who created the factory system in America?
Samuel Slater/Francis Cabot Lowell
How does interchangeable parts allow you create more items faster?
Making identical parts that can be put together to make a product
Where was the line drawn between the U.S. and Canada?
49°N line would be the boundary between the U.S. and Canada
Which battle was the TURNING POINT during the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
Why did Chinese immigrants come to America?
Chinese immigrants came to America during the gold rush, most did not find gold but stayed in California
What is the name of the man-made river that connects New York City to Lake Erie?
Erie Canal
What effect did both the steel plow and mechanical reaper have on life of a U.S. farmer?
enabled farmers to plant huge wheat fields more efficiently
What is the PRIMARY reason many people moved west?
settlers moved west for economic reasons
What country did America defeat during the War of 1812, that earned them respect from countries around the world?
Great Britain
Why did the Mormons migrate to Utah?
Brigham Young moved the group to the Great Salt Lake in Utah because there were no settlers in that area
Why was the Erie Canal necessary?
In the early 1800s, it was easier and cheaper to move people and goods by water than by land
Why did the North not want Missouri to join the United States as a slave state?
The North did not want to throw out the balance of states entering in the U.S. Furthermore, slavery would not be allowed in the Louisiana Territory north of 36°30’ N line