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Who were the War Hawks?
A group of Republicans who urged for war with Great Britain.
How did the Embargo Act of 1807 hurt the United States?
It stopped American trade with other nations.
Which nations signed the Rush-Bagot Treaty?
The U.S. and Great Britain.
What battle occurred after the Rush-Bagot Treaty was signed?
The Battle of New Orleans.
What line of latitude did the United States and Great Britain agree upon as the border of Oregon Territory.
49°N
To what nations did Monroe direct his statements in the Monroe Doctrine?
European nations
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 was leading the War Hawks?
Henry Clay and John Calhoun
When was the largest portion of Florida acquired from Spain?
1819
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.
What year did Texas "gain independence"?
1836
What year did Texas earn statehood?
1845
Who was Jose de San Martin?
Leader who achieved independence for 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
How did frontier battles with Natives intensify Americans anti-British feelings?
The British were allying and supplying Native Americans against their fight with Americans.
Who won the battle of Lake Champlain? Why was it an important victory?
U.S.; It convinced the British to end the war.
What were the effects of the battle of New Orleans?
The nation gained self confidence. The Federalists lost support because of their opposition to the war.
Why did American support the Latin American countries in their fight for independence?
To weaken European empires, gain trading partners, and spread democracy.
Why did the Federalists lose favor after the War of 1812?
They looked unpatriotic for not supporting the war
What were the provisions on 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.
Why did the U.S want dominance over most of the territories in North America?
For growth and security.
List the modern day states that became American territory after the Mexican American War
CA, AZ, NM, UT, parts of CO
Who was Miguel Hidalgo?
Priest who led a rebellion against the Spanish government of Mexico in the fall of 1810. He called for racial equality and the redistribution of land.
Describe the conflict between Mexico and the U.S.Why did they enter into war? What was the outcome?
answer must include:
U.S attempt to purchase land, U.S. settlers in Texas revolting against Mexican rule/law, the border dispute, the breaking of diplomatic ties, and the loss of half of Mexico's territory.