Westward Expansion
What was the phrase that people used to describe Westward Expansion? (hint: think of the painting we looked at in class)
Manifest Destiny
Who were the two groups that fought in the civil war?
The Union (the north) and the Confederacy (the south)
Who was assassinated early in the reconstruction era?
Abraham Lincoln
Name the two famous pioneers that were members of the Corps of Discovery.
Lewis and Clark
Which type of transportation changed the way products, food, and people were transported throughout the United States? It was much faster and more efficient than what was used in the past.
The Steam Engine
The name of the trail that was primarily used by pioneers to travel West. Many people died of disease and exposure during the long journey.
The Oregon Trail
What was the first battle of the Civil War?
The Attack on Fort Sumter
What did Lincoln write to officially make slavery illegal in the United States?
The Emancipation Proclamation
What is the difference between push factors and pull factors? Give one example of each.
Push factors make someone want to leave where they currently live. Pull factors attract people to a new place. Examples will vary.
How did the use of canals change the geography in the United States?
It made it faster to get materials from one place to the next by use of boat.
Trail used by Native Americans to forcibly travel West after the Indian Removal Act was passed.
The Trail of Tears
What was the biggest outcome of the Union winning the Civil War?
It preserved the nation and led to more racial equality
Describe Reconstruction
The 9 year period after the Civil War where efforts were made to rebuild the united states and bring southern states back into the Union.
Which country did the United States purchase Louisiana from?
France
Who was the president that enacted the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
List at least 3 reasons people moved out west during the early 1800's.
The California Gold Rush
More land to farm
More job opportunities
They were forced to leave (Native Americans)
They wanted to explore other parts of the country
What is the name for someone who makes an effort to end slavery? Examples include Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman
Abolitionist
Which amendment granted African Americans the right to vote?
The 15th amendment
Name one example of voluntary migration and one example of involuntary migration
Answers will vary
Which battle led to Lincoln writing the Emancipation Proclamation? Why did he wait until this battle?
The battle of Antietam
He waited because he wanted the Union to secure a win after so many losses in a row. The Union won this battle, so he decided to write the Proclamation.
How did Native Americans feel about the Louisiana Purchase and why did they feel that way?
They were not happy about it because they did not want more people migrating to their land.
How did women play a role in the Civil War?
Women were not allowed to fight on the battlefields, but they were able to provide medical care to wounded soldiers.
What is the name of the speech Abraham Lincoln gave shortly after the war ended? The speech was given to honor the battlefield and those who had died.
The Gettysburg Address
What were the main 3 reasons Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the western part of the country?
1. Make peace with the native americans to establish trade
2. Take notes on the types of plants and animals that lived there
3. Find out if there was a waterway that connected the eastern part of the country to the pacific ocean (a northwest passage)
What did the 13th amendment do?