SAQs Flashcards
(7 cards)
Triangular Trade image
This image is of the triangular trade, which was a trade route that was used between the 16th and 19th centuries, which transported goods, materials and enslaved people. The image shows how the trade route went between the Americas, Europe, and Africa. It was significant because it fueled economic growth, and it moved ideas, people, and products around the world.
Washington Crossing the Delaware image
This image of Washington Crossing the Delaware was created by Emanuel Leutze, and it shows Washington crossing the Delaware, an important event in the American Revolution, when Washington led the continental army across the Delaware river to launch a surprise attack on Hessian troops. In the image, Washington and his army are rowing across the river and preparing for battle. The battle was won by the Continental army, and the win boosted soldier morale.
Trail of Tears Image
This is an image of the trail of tears, which was the forceful relocation of Native Americans in the 1830’s that was enforced by the U.S government. This image shows Native American tribes being pushed out of their native lands and sent west. This event was caused because of Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal act, and led to the deaths of around 4000 Native people, and the loss of so much land that belonged to the tribes.
Louisiana Purchase image ( green)
This is an image of the Louisiana Purchase, the expansion of the U.S in 1803 in which they purchased a large amount of land from France for 15 million dollars. In this image, the green area represents the land bought by the US, which was roughly 530 million acres. The purchase had a large impact on the westward expansion of the US and strengthened the economy of the nation.
Civil War picture
This is a photograph taken by Mathew Brady, of the Civil War, driven by debates over slavery. This image is demonstrating the pain that the soldiers felt through how they were sitting because of the agony that they were feeling in that moment due to the wounds that they had suffered. This image is also showing how many lives were lost during the era, and how the war significantly changed America.
African Americans voting image
This is an image of “African Americans Voting”, which started after the 15th amendment was made in 1870. This image shows African Americans standing in line to vote for the first time. This is significant because it was the first time that african americans were able to vote, and it brought equality.
American Progress image
This image of American progress, made by John gast contributed to the idea of manifest destiny, or the expansion of the US. This painting shows a woman leading settlers westwards and bringing new technologies with them. The painting reflects on how Americans saw manifest destiny as a positive way to expand America, even though land was taken from native americans.
