Drill Quiz #3 Flashcards
What were Lewis and Clark able to accomplish on their journey of North America
They developed allies with Native Americans, water way to the Pacific, but not a direct route, species of plants/animals, survival
How many individuals of the Lewis and Clark corpse of discovery died during the expedition
Only one member, Sergeant Charles Floyd died of a burst appendix
How long did it take a family to travel the Oregon Trail
5 to 6 months with favorable conditions
What dangers were evident as immigrants move westward in any of the trails
Native Americans, thieves, acting lost, disease, lack of water, animals, lack of food
What was the impact of canals on the United States in 1800s
Promoted transportation cities in town screw west word along the paths of canals
Why did railroads experience rapid growth in the 1800s
Railroad allowed factory owners to ship goods quickly and cheap
What role did Sacagewea Play in the Lewis and Clark expedition
New Zealand well, show them what they could or couldn’t eat, communicated with other Native Americans
What advanced communication was developed in the 1800s
Telegraph
What were some of the risks or opportunity costs associated with manifest destiny
Conflict with the Spaniards, British, Russians
Identify a social factor that encourage citizens to move westward
Meeting new people, interact with Indians, new culture, meet up with family, religious freedom’s
Who owned Texas before declared independence on March 2, 1836
Mexico
What disagreement between Mexico and the United States spark the Mexican American war?
Dispute Overland
What treaty ended the Mexican American war?
The Treaty of Guadaluda hidalga
What does the term precident mean, how can this word apply to the leadership of this country
Precident- Standard, it’s example George Washington set for upcoming presidents
Name three achievements of Thomas Jefferson
He was elected to Virginia’s house of Burgus is, he was governor of Virginia, he was third president of the US in 1800
Explain the importance of the Treaty of Ghent
End of the war, battle of New Orleans
What is the primary reason for Lewis and Clark’s expedition in 1803
Jefferson hoped that Lewis and Clark would find a river to the Pacific ocean. This water link with connect the pacific with the Mississippi river system
Why did the Warhawks want to war with England in 1812
They wanted to get revenge for capturing the American ships and impressment
Who ran for the presidency in 1800
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the fifth president of the US
James Monroe
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner NY
Francisca key was inspired after the battle of Fort McHenry that the flag still flying
There are four principles of American government what are they?
Checksum balances, federalism, popular sovereignty/consent of the governed, separation of power
What was it called when American soldiers were forced on a British ships
Impressment
Define federalism
Division of power between state and national government Recognizing there are some powers that are shared
