Row 1
When was the largest portion of Florida acquired from Spain?
1819
What year did Texas "gain independence"?
1836
What year did Texas gain statehood?
1845
What line of latitude did the United States and Great Britain agree upon as the border of Oregon Territory?
49°N
What nations signed the Rush-Bagot treaty?
How did the Embargo Act of 1807 hurt the United States?
It stopped trade with other nations
Who were the War Hawks
A group of republicans who urged for war with great Britain.
What battle occurred after the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
The battle of New Orleans
Describe the differences between the War Hawks and the Federalists in their views of the War of 1812?
War Hawks supported the war against Great Britain; Federalists opposed it.
What body of water blocked further expansion of Florida to the West?
The Mississippi River
In what direction did the United States acquire the various parts of Florida?
West to East
The Monroe Doctrine sent a clear message from the United States. The Doctrine was designed to?
Prohibit European nations from colonizing any lands in the Western Hemisphere.
Who won the battle of Lake Champlain? Why was it an important victory?
The U.S.; It convinced Britain to end the war.
To what nations did Monroe direct his statements?
European nations
Why did the Federalist Party lose favor after the War of 1812?
They looked unpatriotic for not supporting the war.
Who was leading the War Hawks?
Henry Clay and John Calhoun
How did frontier battles with Native Americans intensify anti-British feelings?
Answer must contain:
U.S. fighting against both British and Native forces, British and Native alliance against the U.S.
The nation gained self-confidence. The Federalists lost support due to their opposition of the war
Why did America support the Latin American countries in their fight for independence?
To weaken European empires, gain trading partners, and spread democracy.
Why did the United States want dominance over most of the territories in North America?
For growth and security
What were the provisions of the Monroe Doctrine?
The Americas were not subject to colonization by Europe, European military expeditions in the Americas would be considered a threat, no country should interfere with U.S. affairs at home or abroad.
List the modern day states that became American territory after the Mexican American War
CA, NM, UT, AZ, and parts of CO
Describe the conflict between Mexico and the United States? Why did they enter into war? What was the outcome?
Answer must include:
Mexican government allowing U.S. settlers, settlers in Texas not respecting or following Mexican law, settlers in Texas revolting, border disputes, Texas "Independence", Mexico's loss of the war and of half it's territory
Who was Jose de San Martin?
Achieved independence foe Chile and Peru
Who was Simon Bolivar
Known as the "Liberator"; led a movement that won freedom for present day Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Bolivia, and Ecuador