Louisiana Purchase And Expeditions Flashcards
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The Lewis and Clark expedition is main objective was document plans and animal life found in the Great Plains AND determine if the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean exists; NOT…
To NOT convert Native Americans to Christianity.
Lewis and Clark word to tell Native Americans the Thomas Jefferson was…
Their Great White Father from the East now owned the land
The female Native American who helped Lewis and Clark, and taught them many things throughout the expedition…
Sacagawea
Lewis and Clark traded with…
The native Americans
The expedition was also called…
The Corps of Discovery
………….Was successful due to the knowledge and the help of the Native Americans
Lewis and Clark’s expedition
Lewis and Clark’s purpose:
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- to inform the Native Americans that the Great White Father now owns the land
- find the “Northwest passage”- a water route across North America that early explorers had been seeking
Lewis and Clark’s destination:
Started in St. Louis, went to the Missouri River, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, through Columbia river, and finally the Pacific Ocean
Lewis and Clark’s result:
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- Returned as heroes
- Gave settlers improved knowledge on the plant, animal and need is life in the upper West
- Open the way to settlement and claim on Oregon territory
Zebulon Pike’s purpose:
Pike was charged with finding the sources of Arkansas and red rivers
Zebulon Pike’s destination:
Started in St. Louis, went to the Mississippi River, Arkansas and Red rivers, and brought back valuable description of the Great Plains ,and the Rio Grande River Valley
Zebulon Pike’s result:
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- Returned defeated
- Gave settlers little knowledge about the lower west
- He was captured by the Spanish, his journals were destroyed & little info returned with him
What made Lewis and Clark’s expedition and Zebulon Pike’s expedition similar?
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- Both explored land previously unknown to the US
- Both encountered Native Americans and people from foreign countries
- Both kept journals
- Both expeditions were military in nature
- Both ventured outside of territory belonging to the US
What was Tecumseh’s impact on American history?
Attempted to unite Native American tribes to form a large nation to stand up against American expansion and settlement
What is the name of the battle that ended Native Americans dream of forming an Indian nation that was able to defend themselves against their land being taken by settlers?
The battle of Tippacanoe
What are the causes of the war of 1812?
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- American sailors were being impressed into the British Navy
- America was seen as a powerful country that could hold its own in the war
- Warhawks were calling for a war
Effects/results of war of 1812: (6)
- American patriotism increased
- Treaty of Ghent
- The nation gained many war heroes
- The star spangled banner was written
- Native American resistance in the northwest Territory was weakened
- American manufacturing of military equipment was increased
Importance of the battle of Washington D.C.:
Many of the government buildings were destroyed. Dolly Madison saved many historical artifacts
The importance of the battle of Baltimore:
Battle of Baltimore ceased British Invasion. This battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write the star spangled banner.
The importance of the battle of New Orleans:
Andrew Jackson becomes a national hero after leading a defeat at the battle of New Orleans. This battle eventually leads to the surrender of Great Britain and the signing of the treaty.
