Washington's Farewell Address
Who was the first president of the USA?
George Washington
Who was the leader of France in 1803, known for his military brilliance and excellent generalship?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What territory was Lewis and Clark responsible for exploring?
The newly purchased Louisiana Territory
What was going on in Europe at this time that helped bring about the War of 1812?
The Napoleonic Wars
Who was the second President of the United States?
John Adams
What were the names of Americas first two political parties?
The Federalists and the Democratic Republicans?
How much did Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for?
$15 million
What were some of the species that Lewis and Clark discovered on their journey?
Prairie dogs, grizzly bears, white-tailed jack-rabbits, etc.
Define Impressment
The act of removing sailors from U.S. ships and forcing them to serve in the British Royal Navy
Who was the third President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did Washington think that political parties would be bad for the USA?
He thought they would divide the country into halves that hate each other/He thought politics would become more about winning than about actually helping the country/They dragged his reputation through the mud.
How much did Jefferson spend per acre on the Louisiana Territory?
Around 4 cents per acre
What were some of the challenges faced by Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
Disagreements with Native Americans, food shortages, animal attacks, bad weather, etc
Why did Native Americans side with Britain during the War of 1812?
They wanted to prevent American settlers from moving in to the Louisiana Territory
Who was the fourth President of the United States?
James Madison
Why did Washington think that alliances with other countries would be bad for America?
He thought that it would drag America into Europe's wars, which we had nothing to gain from
Why did Napoleon want to sell the Louisiana Territory to America?
He knew he couldn't defend it from Britain, and preferred us to have it instead of them
Why were Native Americans not always happy to see the expedition team?
They were skeptical that they would be attacked and removed from their homes. The same thing happened to the natives on America's east coast
Who won the War of 1812? (Two potential answers)
Britain: They won the most battles and burnt the White House down
America: Britain technically conceded defeat and we won much more control over North America
How old was Sacagawea when she accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
15-16 years old
Why did Washington encourage the country to be unified and work together?
The different regions of America are stronger together than they are apart/The different regions rely on each other/The different regions working only for themselves would create problems in the country
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important to history?
It doubled the size of the USA/It gave the USA lots of resources like gold, silver, trees/ It gave America access to more land to settle, farm, and make businesses on
How did Sacagawea aid the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
She acted as a guide because she knew the land, and translated during interactions with Native Americans to help the group avoid trouble.
What was the most important cause of the War of 1812? (multiple correct answers)
Impressment: American anger over the kidnapping of our sailors led to great anger between America and Britain, causing the populace to push for war
American desires to expand: America wanted to gain control over all of North America, and as such attacked Canada when the British were busy elsewhere as their first act of the war
Why did the British lose the Battle of New Orleans
They forgot their ladders on the ship