The New Land
In 1803, what happened to the size of the U.S. because of the Louisiana Purchase?
The size of the United States doubled.
What was the belief that the U.S. was destined to stretch from ocean to ocean?
Manifest Destiny.
What was the term for the British "kidnapping" or stealing of American sailors?
Impressment.
Eli Whitney’s cotton gin led to an increased demand for what?
Enslaved labor (slavery) on Southern plantations.
According to the map, the Louisiana Purchase extended U.S. land to which mountain range?
The Rocky Mountains.
Which group of immigrants moved to the U.S. in the 1850s to seek gold?
Chinese immigrants.
Which famous song was written during the War of 1812?
"The Star-Spangled Banner".
Who invented the steel plow to help farmers till the tough prairie soil?
John Deere.
What duo was sent to map the Louisiana Purchase and learn about American Indian tribes?
Lewis and Clark.
What was the "Trail of Tears," and how did it affect American Indians?
It was the forced removal of American Indians from the Southeast; it caused many to fall ill and die.
What was the "Era of Good Feelings"?
A period of national pride and political unity after the war.
How did the expansion of railroads and canals lead to tension between the North and South?
They made it easier to move West, which led to arguments over whether slavery would be allowed in new territories.
Describe the difference between the land in 1800 vs. the land in 1803.
In 1800, the U.S. ended at the Mississippi River; in 1803, it gained the Louisiana Territory from France.
Describe the message behind the famous "American Progress" painting (Angel flying West).
It portrays that Americans were justified in expanding West to the Pacific Ocean.
Besides sailors, what was another major cause of the War of 1812?
Disputes over territory and trade restrictions (tariffs).
Why were northern manufacturing jobs a source of tension during this time?
Because the North focused on factories/manufacturing while the South focused on agriculture, leading to economic differences.