Expanding the U.S.
The Louisiana Purchase
What were the names of the two men that went on an expedition to explore the newly purchased U.S. land?
Lewis & Clark
What countries fought in the War of 1812?
U.S. and Great Britain
Name one major invention that was created during the Industrial Revolution.
Phonograph, telegraph, transcontinental railroad, electric lightbulb, cotton gin, mechanical reaper, barbed wire, steamboat
Which President signed the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
Who did the U.S. purchase a large amount of land from (country)?
France
What was the name of the Native American woman who helped on the Corps of Discovery's expedition?
Sacagawea
What were the names of two locations burnt down in the War of 1812?
The White House & The Capitol Building
What was the name of the art movement which was a political stance about how the West should remain?
Hudson River School
What territory were Native Americans forced to move to?
Oklahoma Territory
What was the cost of the land the U.S. bought in 1803?
$15 million
Name one way the Native American woman helped the Corps of Discovery.
Identified edible plants / Helped prevent hostile relations with tribes / Translated between the English and some Native American tribes
Name one of the causes of the War of 1812.
British navy taking U.S. sailors and forcing them to work for Britain / America's desire to expand territory / British attempt to regulate American trade
Why did the American artists of the 19th Century minimize the number and size of people and animals in their landscapes?
To show the vastness of the West and the importance of keeping nature intact
Why were Native Americans forced to move West?
The American government wanted the land
What was one outcome of the U.S. buying the land in 1803?
It doubled the size of the U.S. OR it encouraged people to move west.
Name one obstacle the Corps of Discovery faced on their expedition.
Mountain landscapes / Encounters with dangerous wildlife / Lack of food
What was a challenge both sides faced during the War of 1812?
Lack of support / funding / lack of ships, supplies, soldiers / knowing who allies or enemies were / finding good leaders
What is the name for a license to protect an invention from anyone else using it without permission?
Patent
What was the name of the journey the Native Americans were forced to make due to the Indian Removal Act?
Trail of Tears
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the U.S. had a right to expand settlement coast to coast.
What was one of the main goals of the Corps of Discovery's expedition?
What was an effect of the War of 1812?
Increased American patriotism / Weakened Native American resistance / U.S. manufacturing grew
Name one of the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution.
Increase in slavery / Pollution / Dangerous working conditions for workers
Harsh walking conditions / Lack of food / Disease / Death