War of 1812
Who were the two most involved countries in the War of 1812 ?
USA and Great Britain
These were the two political parties in the early days of the United States of America, commonly debated by Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
Federalists and Democratic-Republican parties.
What were the first names of Lewis and Clark?
Merriwether Lewis and William Clark
What country did Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
France
What native American tribe did Tecumseh belong to?
Shawnee
What Native American fought as a war leader of a Native American Confederacy in the War of 1812?
Tecumseh
Which party did Thomas Jefferson belong to?
Democratic-Republican party.
Who was the "tour guide" they rescued on their journey?
Sacagawea.
What event outside the United States led to the US buying the US territory?
Haitian Revolution
What was the name of the town where Tecumseh's followers followed him to- that was eventually burned down by the American soldiers?
Prophetstown
Who was the American President that pushed Congress to declare war on Great Britain in 1812?
James Madison
The federalist party believed in a ______ central government
Stronger/More powerful
In what direction did they head when they set off from St. Louis area? (North, South, Southwest etc.)
Northwest.
Who was the leader of France that sold the Louisiana territory to the US?
Napoleon Bonaparte
There were two main seiges that Tecumseh and his men took part in during the War of 1812. One was a success and one was a failure. Name one of the locations where these took place.
Fort Meigs.
Which buildings were nearly burned down during the War of 1812?
Capitol Building and the White House
The Federalists were largely influenced by the ideas of what man?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the primary goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
To find passage to the Pacific Ocean.
Why did the United States want access to the Mississippi River?
To easily transport goods and trade.
Who was, "the prophet"?
Tecumseh's brother, Tenskwatawa
Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812?
Francis Scott Key
Thomas Jefferson took office as President in what year?
1801
The Shoshone Tribe.
What city was Thomas Jefferson hoping to purchase access to when he sent his representatives to France?
New Orleans
As a teenager he joined the American Indian Confederacy under the leadership of Mohawk Chief _________. What was his name?
Joseph Brant