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Lousianapur.-War1812
Lousiana purchase-War of 1812 flash cards
Question | Answer |
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What President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase? | Thomas Jefferson. |
From what country did the US buy the Louisiana Territory? | France |
By how much did the Louisiana Purchase increase the size of the US? | It doubled the size of it. |
Why was the Mississippi River vital to the development of the present-day states of Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee? | The Mississippi was the only way to get goods from these areas to a port where they could be shipped to markets. |
Why was New Orleans one of the most important cities on the North American continent. | No products could be shipped down to markets without going through New Orleans. Meaning they wouldn't be able to sell a majority of their goods. |
The Louisiana Purchase was first explored by what expedition? | The Lewis And Clark Expedition |
What was the stated purpose of the expedition? | To gather information about the plants, animals, and native people of the region |
-How were Lewis and Clark treated by the Native Americans they encountered? | The native people gave assistance in the form of food and other supplies and by supplying guides and translators. |
What were the long-term results of the expedition? | The expedition created great interest in the region, spurred many Americans to move into the territory, and increase knowledge of the flora and fauna of the American West. |
What is impressment? | The practice of British soldiers stopping american ships and taking anyone they thought were deserters from the British navy. |
What is Manifest Destiny? | The Idea held by the U.S that they were destined to expand from east to west across the continent. |
Why did both Britain and France try to interfere with American maritime trade with each other in the early 1800’s? | Because they didn't like the same goods going to the other side. |
Besides stopping American ships on their way to trade with France, what else did the navy do to anger Americans? | Told Americans in the west to hold there ground and attack Americans. |
What made western Americans eager for war with Britain? | Because they had told Native Americans to resist there expansion and attack american settlements in the west. |
Why were Americans in New England against war with Britain? | Because they'd lose money if they went to war. |
What was America’s worst defeat during the War of 1812? | When the British captured Washington and burned the white hous |
What battle was America’s most important victory over British forces? | The Battle Of New Orleans |
What was the result of the war for the Federalist party? | The Federalist party dismissed. |