What does it mean to stay neutral?
to not support either side
Until the 1800s, how did most families get the items they needed for daily life?
They made tools, clothing, materials, and food by hand
In 1804, all _______ states had outlawed slavery
Northern
How did mountain men help people travelling the overland trails?
they sold maps and served as trail guides
Why did America trade with both Britain and France?
They wanted to stay neautral
The _______ is the name for the change from goods being made by hand at home to making them by machine in factories.
Industrial Revolution
The "Trail of Tears" was a nickname for what event?
the journey of the Cherokee from their homes to the Indian Territory
_____ are a line of wagons led west by an experienced guide.
wagon trains
Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What challenges were faced by Native Americans in the Indian Territory?
The territory was dry, hot, and difficult to farm. They were forced to change their customs and lives.
What was the Oregon Trail?
a path from Independence, Missouri to western Oregon
The War of 1812 was also called _______.
Mr. Madison's War
_______ are pieces made to fit many machines or tools.
Interchangeable parts
Who was Andrew Jackson?
He was a lawyer, and general, who became President of the United States
In 1821, Mexico gained Independence from which country?
Spain
How did the War of 1812 end?
The British and Americans agreed to stop fighting
_______ is a machine with sharp blades used to cut grain.
The reaper
Where did the Seminole Wars take place?
Florida
The discovery of what led to the rush of settlers in California during the mid-1800s?
gold