Louisiana Purchase
What is the name of the territory acquired in 1803 that doubled the size of the United States?
Louisiana Territory
What was the outcome of the U.S. acquisition of Florida in 1819?
Florida became a U.S. territory.
What was the battle where Texan defenders were killed, becoming a rallying cry for independence?
The Battle of the Alamo
What slogan was associated with President Polk's campaign regarding Oregon?
"Fifty-four forty or fight!"
What event triggered the Mexican-American War?
The annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress. Mexican soldiers firing on American farmers/troops.
What was the amount paid for the Louisiana Territory?
$15 million
Who invaded Florida leading to its acquisition by the U.S.?
Andrew Jackson
Who was the main leader of the Texan army during the War for Independence?
Sam Houston
What were the main reasons settlers moved to Oregon Country?
Fertile land and the promise of a better life.
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who was the president during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What was one reason for American interest in Florida?
To end Seminole raids on Georgia farms.
What year was Texas annexed to the United States?
1845
What was the agreement that established the border between the U.S. and Canada in Oregon?
The Oregon Treaty of 1846
What was one major consequence of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo for Mexico?
Mexico lost about half of its territory.
What was one major reason the U.S. wanted the Louisiana Territory?
To gain control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans.
What group was significantly affected by the U.S. acquisition of Florida?
The Seminole tribe
What was one reason some Americans wanted to settle in Texas?
Rich soil for cotton farming.
What was one way Native American groups were affected by the influx of settlers to Oregon?
They were often forced off their land and faced broken treaties.
Who was the president during the Mexican-American War?
James K. Polk
Which explorer led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Meriwether Lewis
What was the name of the treaty that transferred Florida to the U.S.?
Adams-Onís Treaty
What was a major complaint of Tejanos against American settlers?
Many settlers were settling illegally and disrespected Mexican culture.
What did settlers experience during their journey to Oregon?
Difficult terrain, disease, and harsh weather conditions.
What was one reason for the opposition to the war from some Americans?
Many believed it was an unjust war driven by a desire for more land.