Monroe
Besides land, how were the results of the Mexican-American war profitable for the United States? Besides land, how were the results of the Mexican-American war profitable for the United States?
Gold was found on the land
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo was signed and established the border between Mexico and the United States as the Rio Grande River.
True
What year was the Louisiana Purchase?
1803
Why did the United States want control of the vast amount of land west of the Mississippi River?
Because they wanted control of New Orleans
Which of the following states was NOT one of the states added with land from the Louisiana Purchase?
North Carolina
What dispute spurred the Mexican-American War?
a dispute over the border of Mexico and Texas
Which tribe engaged in fierce battles with American troops, refusing to leave land in Florida?
Seminoles
During the War of 1812, what famous city was burned by the British?
Washington, D.C.
Which President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
President Jefferson purchased Louisiana from what country?
France
__________ is when someone becomes devoted to their region, instead of the entire country.
Sectionalism
Of the 15,000 Cherokee forced to march on the Trail of Tears, how many did not survive?
Around 4,000
Why did President Polk try to purchase California from Mexico?
To gain access to the Pacific Ocean
Why were white Americans pressuring President Jackson?
They wanted to take over American Indian lands.
What famous song was written after the British failed to take Fort Henry at the end of the French and Indian War?
The Star-Spangled Banner
How did the Orders of Council have a negative impact on the United States?
It required neutral countries like the US to stop and pay taxes at British ports before trading with French ports
Who won the War of 1812?
There was no real gain for either the British or the Americans.
A border dispute in Texas led to what war?
Mexican-American War
The Louisiana Purchase double the size of the United States. (T/F)
True
The Monroe Doctrine was issued in 1823 and not challenged until when?
1861
The Monroe Doctrine declared that North and South America were no longer opened for ______ by other countries
Colonization
Who did President Jackson feel like he represented in terms of Americans?
farmers and workers
Why were Federalists in the New England states upset about the admission of the new states after the Louisiana Purchase?
They were worried the new states would side with southern and western states.
An argument between states over what issue put an end to manifest destiny?
Slavery