____________ are explorers who leave St. Louis and travel to the Pacific Ocean after Thomas Jefferson sponsors the expedition.
Lewis and Clark
100
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine? Look around the class for clues...
To say that Europe should no longer control land in the Western Hemisphere
100
When two countries come to a formal agreement, possibly for peace, it is called what?
Treaty
100
2 part answer: Immediately after the Texas War for Independence, what did Texas become? Who were they fighting to become independent?
The Republic of Texas
Mexico
100
Pick one! Which of the following MOST LIKELY contributed to the Indian Removal Act? A. Crisis of Nullification B. Manifest Destiny C. Emancipation Proclamation
B
200
What best describes the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and secured the port of New Orleans.
200
John O'Sullivan supported Manifest Destiny? In five words or less, describe Manifest Destiny.
Westward expansion
200
What three things do you need to be a nation-state?
People, government, land
200
Why did the Mexican-American War cause lingering resentment among Mexicans?
It was an unprovoked war that resulted in the loss of more than half of their land
200
What was main result of Indian Removal Act of 1830?
Many Native Americans were forced to give up their land in the South and emigrate (move) West
300
____________ was the third president, elected in 1800 and 1804, who sponsored the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Thomas Jefferson
300
Pick one! Which is a result of Manifest Destiny? A. End of slavery B. A trade agreement with Canada C. The completion of the transcontinental railroad
C
300
Give an example of a NATION.
Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation or some other Indian Tribes
What are they missing to be a nation-state? Bonus!!
300
Bonus: Double Points!
Timeline Slide
Great Job!
300
How might a believer in Manifest Destiny feel about American Indians?
That the Indians were standing in the way of progress
400
What is an effect of Napoleon Bonaparte needs money to finance war against Britain?
France sells the Territory of Louisiana
400
Give 2 positive examples of Manifest Destiny. Be specific.
The country spread from ocean to ocean
More resources
Easier to defend/control the borders
400
Give 2 examples of a nation-state.
United States of America, British Empire, French Empire
400
Who was elected president of Texas in 1836?
Sam Houston
400
Why did Andrew Jackson ignore the Supreme Court's ruling for the Cherokees' right to their land?
Jackson believes in states rights! The states should make their own decisions.
500
The Louisiana Purchase gave the US control over which major body of water?
Mississippi River
500
Give 2 Examples: Negatives of Manifest Destiny. Be specific.
Indian Removal
Trail of Tears
Relations with Mexico destroyed
500
Ambassadors from countries sit down to discuss problems peacefully. What is this process called?
Diplomacy
500
What were the two main reasons for the Mexican-American War outbreak?
Border dispute and annexation of Texas
(Annexation is takeover of territory)
500
Pick One! Which of the following was a direct result of President Jackson's policies? A. Trail of Tears B. Sand Creek Massacre C. Attack on Fort Sumter