Westward Expansion
The widespread movement of settlers to the American West during the 19th Century.
Westward Expansion
A 2,000 mile overland rail from Independence, Missouri to Willamette Valley, Oregon; used by pioneers moving west.
Oregon Trail
Which 1862 novel (written by Harriet Beecher Stowe) was a form of propaganda promoting the message of abolition?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
What was the Northern Strategy to blockade southern ports, divide the Confederacy in 2, and take over the Confederate Capital of Richmond?
The 12 years after the Civil War when the government tried to rebuild the South.
Reconstruction
The 19th-century idea that Americans were chosen by God to settle the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.
Manifest Destiny
How long would it take to complete the Oregon Trail?
4-6 Months
What was Bleeding Kansas in 1856?
Violent fights between pro- and anti-slavery groups in Kansas
What were the North's advantages?
Larger population, more industry, better transportation systems
What was the legacy of the Civil War?
Proved that the U.S. had the power to abolish slavery; Led to the passage of the 13, 14 and 15 Amendments
The overland trail that was used by people going to California for the Gold Rush.
Calfirnoia Trail
What we call the people who used the Oregon Trail.
Pioneers or emigrants
This compromise allowed California to enter as a free state, banned the slave trade in Washington, D.C., and created the Fugitive Slave Act.
Compromise of 1850
What were the South's Advantages?
Better war generals, unified support of war, fighting on familiar territory
Amendment: Stated that those born on American soil or who become naturalized are considered citizens
14th Amendment
Name the 4 overland trails we talked about.
Oregon, California, Santa Fe, Mormon
List at least 2 reasons why people moved west.
Possible answers: Cheap Land, Population growth on East Coast, Wealth opportunities, New inventions, Manifest Destiny, Better resources, Better climate, Adventure/Exploration
Scott vs Sandford
What happened at Fort Sumter?
The first battle of the Civil War
Amendment that gave African American men the right to vote
15th Amendment
Why is the idea of Manifest Destiny problematic?
Undermined and disregarded the people (Indigenous groups and Mexican peoples) who were already there; belief that American culture was superior to all other cultures
What were some challenges faced by people on the Oregon Trail?
Leaving behind your home and loved ones, Diseases, Accidents, Running out of food, Animals dying or becoming injured, Conflicts with Native Americans, Crossing fast-moving or deep rivers, Bad weather, Rough terrain
What was a cause of the Civil War?
Disagreements over slavery, Election of 1860 - fearing Lincoln would abolish slavery in the United States
What happened at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia on April 9th, 1865?
General Lee surrendered to General Grant
The Amendment that abolished slavery
13th Amendment