Politics
He warned of the "destructive effects" of political parties.
George Washington
Why did Lewis and Clark go on their expedition?
Jefferson wanted to find out about the West.
What was the only thing the U.S. wished to buy from the French when the Louisiana Purchase was made?
New Orleans
Why did the U.S. go to war with Britain a second time?
The U.S. wanted the freedom to ship their goods by sea.
This was formed by the heads of the departments of the executive branch.
the Cabinet
What was the job of the Cabinet?
to advise the President
What were the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition? (3 things)
to establish relationships with the Native Americans, to pay attention to the soil, and wildlife, and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
What was one effect of the Louisiana Purchase on our country?
The size of the country doubled.
For what is the War of 1812 best remembered?
dramatic battles at sea
This group pressed for war against Britain.
War Hawks
What caused political parties to emerge?
People had differences of opinion.
What goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition was NOT achieved?
They did not find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
Why was the port of New Orleans important to pioneers?
They used the port to ship their goods to distant markets.
The things he saw during the War of 1812 inspired this person to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Francis Scott Key
He was hired to design the capital city.
Pierre L'Enfant
Hamilton and Jefferson
What 3 things helped the U.S. grow westward?
the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Louisiana Purchase, and pioneers searching for new lands
Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?
He needed money to fund France's war with Britain.
What was the last battle associated with the War of 1812?
The Battle of New Orleans
When was the peace treaty ending the War of 1812 signed in relation to the Battle of New Orleans?
Congress
How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?
She translated for them with the Native Americans.
What were the events that led to the Louisiana Purchase? (5 things)
American pioneers used the port of New Orleans to ship goods. Spain closed the port to Americans. Jefferson wanted to buy the port. France gained control of the port, and America bought the land from them.
What were the major factors that led to the War of 1812? (3 things)
The British were helping Tecumseh to stop westward expansion. The British navy was seizing U.S. cargo. The British navy was seizing U.S. sailors and forcing them to work for them.
This battle weakened Tecumseh's standing among the Native Americans.
Battle of Tippecanoe