Foreign Relations
George Washington took THIS stance regarding European affairs.
Neutral/Neutrality
Divided the Oregon Territory between the United States and Canada along the 49th parallel
The Oregon Treaty
what state led to the Mexican-American War
Texas
True or False: Traveling westward was easy
False. Pioneers faced difficult terrain, disease, and harsh weather conditions.
This invention improved communication
Telegraph
Foreign policy that discouraged European powers from colonizing the Western Hemisphere.
The Monroe Doctrine
Americans believed they had the God-given right to expand westward
Manifest Destiny
THIS country fired on troops in Texas, causing the Mexican-American War
Mexico
This trail established trade between Mexico and the United States
Santa Fe Trail
Before the telegraph, THIS form of communication could deliver a letter faster than ever before
The Pony Express
The Oregon Treaty impacted the relationship between the United States and Great Britain by...
Decreasing tension and allowing the two nations to participate in trade
With the acquisition of new territory, the question of the spread of THIS institution increased tension among the regions of the United States
Slavery
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
This trail promised free land
Oregon Trail
What was the role of women during this time often included...
Cooking, cleaning, etc.
After the war, relations between the United States and Mexico were...
Permanently damaged
What is the relationship between the Mexican-American War and Manifest Destiny?
The United States was willing to use force to take over the territories of other North American countries and defend their borders
Texas rebelled against Mexico in an event known as the...
Texas Revolution
Upon reaching Sante Fe, pioneers discovered...
Poverty and corruption
This act provided settlers with 160 acres of undeveloped land to encourage migration
The Homestead Act
Describe the relationship between the Monroe Doctrine and George Washington's Farewell Address.
The Monroe Doctrine confirmed that the United States would remain neutral as George Washington suggested.
List at least 3 things that contributed to Westward Expansion
California Gold Rush, the Pony Express, Homestead Act, annexation of Texas, Manifest Destiny, Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, etc.
List 2 effects of the Mexican-American War.
U.S. population increased, U.S. gained territory, U.S. compromised over slavery, U.S. becomes more powerful, etc.
2 similarities between the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe Trail?
1. Pioneers were exposed to harsh conditions
2. Encouraged westward expansion
Name one present-day state that was established through the Oregon Treaty
Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, as well as portions of Montana and Wyoming