Expanding Territories
This land was bought from France, doubling the size of the United States.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This President ordered the removal of Native Americans, leading to the Trail of Tears.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
This treaty ended the War of 1812
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This resource was found on western territory, giving many the hope that they could strike rich.
What is Gold? OR What is the Gold Rush?
Abolitionists believed what about slavery?
What is cruel, morally wrong, and should be abolished ASAP?
This land was given to us from Spain through the Adams-Onis Treaty.
What is Florida?
Without this Native American woman as their guide, Lewis & Clark could not have made their expedition to explore new territory.
Who is Sacagawea?
After storming DC, the British burned down this important landmark.
What is the White House?
This invention made westward transportation easier.
What is a steamboat OR what is a steam locomotive?
This famous abolitionist was a former slave that helped other slaves escape through the 'Underground Railroad'
Who is Harriet Tubman?
The U.S annexed this land, leading to the Mexican-American War.
What is Texas?
What is warning countries to leave America alone?
This ship, created by the Norfolk Shipyard, was captured by the British Royal Navy
What is the USS Chesapeake?
This motivation explains why people wanted to leave the east.
What is overcrowding?
This famous abolitionist was a former slave and argued for both women's rights and African-American rights.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This land was ceded by Mexico after the U.S won the Mexican-American War.
What is the Southwest?
This President declared war on Britain, starting the War of 1812.
Who is James Madison?
This battle stopped British advance, and inspired the creation of the Star Spangled Banner.
What is the Battle of Fort Mchenry?
This famous trail helped travelers know where to go when headed west.
What is the Oregon Trail?
This abolitionist ran a newspaper, arguing for the immediate emancipation of all slaves
Who is William Lloyd Garrison?
This land was split into halves, creating a border with Canada.
What is Oregon?
This person attempted to invade Canada during the war of 1812, but failed miserably and was forced to give up Detroit.
Who is William Hull?
This is one of the major causes of the War of 1812
What is Impressment? OR
What is Blocking Trade? OR
What is Arming Native Americans?
This idea states that Americans are entitled to expand westward in order to spread religion and beliefs.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This was a series of safehouses and secret routes that helped African Americans escape slavery.
What is The Underground Railroad?