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17 Cards in this Set
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What were the basic ideals of the Monroe Doctrine?
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1. Europe couldn't set up a new colony in US
2. US and England should stay out of each other's affairs. |
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Who were 2 explorers who led an expedition that traveled through what was known as the Oregon Country?
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Lewis and Clark
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What are the causes of the War of 1812?
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a. England blockaded the important US seaports and made it dangerous for the US to trade with France.
b. England had seized US goods and sailors on the seas. c. England had supported the Indians on the frontier in their battle against the settlers. |
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Why was it important that the number of pro-slavery and anti-slavery states stayed the same?
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If antislavery is too popular , people will make it illegal it. There needed to be an equal amount of votes.
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Who was president during the war of 1812
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James Maddison
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What was the outcome of the war of 1812?
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Neither side gained any land. US had more pride. Signed a peace treaty in Belgium.
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Why was Tecumseh mad at US?
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US killed his father
US killed his clan leader He brought many Indian Tribes together to fight the Americans. He teamed up with the British. |
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When and where was the star spangled banner written
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On a British prisoner ship in the year 1814
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What were some of the important results of Westward Expansion?
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US learned that there was not a direct water route but the land was rich and bountiful. Slavery was very important. Negative for Native Americans.
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Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition start?
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1. Jefferson wanted to find a water route through US for easier trade.
2. Jefferson wanted a detailed map of the US. 3. Jefferson wanted to know the placement of the indian tribes. |
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Who wrote "Star spangled banner?"
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Francis Scott Key
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Florida
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When- 1819
Why- Spain was losing control of its empire in North America. The US was hacing quarrels with the Seminole Indians along the border between Georgia and Florida. Andrew Jackson pushed into Florida and overtook two Spanish forts. This showed Spain that it couldn't hold onto Florida much longer. How- A treaty between the US and Spain was signed in 1819. In return for Florida, the US did not make Spain pay back the 5,000,000 that Spain owed them. |
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Louisiana Purchase
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When-1803 (Thomas Jefferson was President)
Why- France needed the money to fight a war with England and they didn't think they would be able to keep the land from the U.S. for much longer How- The U.S. purchased 850,000 square miles for 15000000 this worked out to .03 cents a mile |
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Texas Annexation
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When- 1845
Why- Texans who had been living under Mexican rule devlared their independence from Mexico and their dictator Santa Anna in 1836. The Texans lost several battles before finally winning their independence from Mexico. How- Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845 |
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Oregon Country
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When- 1846
Why- The Oregon County had been an area of trouble between the US Britain and Russia. They were each claiming parts of the Oregon County for themselves and this led to confusion. How- The US agreed to a treaty with England and pushed Russia further north. Oregon was annexed by the US in 1846 |
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Mexican Cession
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When- 1848
Why- The US and Mexico were quarrelling over the borders of Texas. One of these squabbles led to the death of 11 Americans. Full scale war broke out after this and the US was eventually victorious. How- A peace treaty was signed that stated the following a. Mexico would accept the Rio Grande River as the Texas border and give New Mexico and California to the US. b. US would pay Mexico 15,000,000. |
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Gadsden Purchase
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When- 1853
Why- The US wanted to build a railroad and the easiest passage was through southern Texas and then West. The problem was that Mexico owned this land. How- James Gadsden, a railroad agent, was sent to Mexico where he purchased the land for 10,000,000. This was a 30,000 square mile tract of land. |
