The War of 1812
The Industrial Revolution
Internal Struggles
The Overland Trails
100

What does it mean to stay neutral?

to not support either side

100

Until the 1800s, how did most families get the items they needed for daily life?

They made tools, clothing, materials, and food by hand

100

In 1804, all _______ states had outlawed slavery

Northern

100

How did mountain men help people travelling the overland trails?

they sold maps and served as trail guides

200

Why did America trade with both Britain and France?

They wanted to stay neautral

200

The _______ is the name for the change from goods being made by hand at home to making them by machine in factories.

Industrial Revolution

200

The "Trail of Tears" was a nickname for what event?

the journey of the Cherokee from their homes to the Indian Territory

200

_____ are a line of wagons led west by an experienced guide.

wagon trains

300

Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"?

Francis Scott Key

300

Who invented the cotton gin?

Eli Whitney

300

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.

300

What was the Oregon Trail?

a path from Independence, Missouri to western Oregon

400

The War of 1812 was also called _______.

Mr. Madison's War

400

_______ are pieces made to fit many machines or tools.

Interchangeable parts

400

Who was Andrew Jackson?

He was a lawyer, and general, who became President of the United States

400

In 1821, Mexico gained Independence from which country?

Spain

500

How did the War of 1812 end?

The British and Americans agreed to stop fighting

500

_______ is a machine with sharp blades used to cut grain.

The reaper

500

Where did the Seminole Wars take place?

Florida

500

The discovery of what led to the rush of settlers in California during the mid-1800s?

gold