Important People
What did Sacajawea do to help Lewis and Clark?
She was a translator, guide, gatherer, and a sign of peace.
Consequences of the War of 1812?
More land was taken from the Native Americans and treaties were broken. Spain ceded Florida
Who did we purchase Louisiana from?
France
Who was Tecumseh?
A Shawnee chief who believed white culture was corrupting Native American Culture
Who did not benefit from the Louisiana Purchase?
Native Americans and slaves
Why did the US want to annex Texas?
Wanted more land and was scared Britain might annex if we didn't
What did Lewis and Clark learn about the Louisiana territory?
It was very diverse (new plants and animals and many tribes)
One effect of the gold rush?
Mistreatment of people and polluted water
What was the trail of tears?
Native Americans being forced to travel west of Mississippi onto reservations on Oklahoma.
Why was Jefferson so eager to gain the Louisiana territory?
More land, more money and trade, and more diversity
Negatives of Westward Expansion?
-Native Americans pushed onto reservations
-Slavery grew
-Environmental damage
Requirements of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Mexico gives up California and New Mexico and $15 mil. US gave $10 mil for more land to continue a railroad