Geography and Map Skills
What are the cardinal directions of a compass in order?
North, East, South, West.
Who was the president during the Civil war?
Abraham Lincoln
Why was the Louisiana Purchase so important?
It doubled the size of the U.S.
What was the Age of Exploration?
A period when European countries explored new lands and established trade routes
Why did people start moving west?
To own more land.
What is the key on a map?
It tells you what different symbols on a map mean.
What years were the civil war?
1861-1865.
What economic system did Alexander Hamilton establish?
National Bank
What is the Colombian Exchange?
An exchange of goods, ideas, plants, and animals between the New and Old Worlds
Why did President Jackson want the Native Americans to leave?
He thought it would cause problems.
what is a physical map?
It shows you what the land actually looks like.
Who was the Union General?
Ulysses S Grant.
What was the objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To explore the newly acquired western territory
What was the overall principle of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
To divide newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.
What did President Jackson thinks the Native Americans were doing wrong?
They were using the land wrong.
What is the prime Meridian?
It separates the eastern hemisphere and the western hemisphere.
What was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War?
The battle of Gettysburg.
What name did George Washington set for the President while he was in office?
Mr. President
What was the reason Europeans wanted to trade with Asia?
To obtain valuable goods like spices, silk, and tea
Why was the Westward such a tough time for the Native Americans?
They were being forced out of their home against their will.
what is a hemisphere?
half of a globe.
How many states were they during the Civil War?
34
What party wanted a strong federal government and supported industry and trade?
The federalist party
What was a negative effect of the Age of Exploration?
New disease
Why were the Native Americans upset about the Native American kids going to school?
They were no longer learning their ways.