The Louisiana Purchase was first explored by what expedition?

the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Impressment refers to the act in which men are captured and forced into naval service.

What is Manifest Destiny?

the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

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.

New Orleans controlled the mouth of the Mississippi. No products could be shipped down the Mississippi and out to markets without going through New Orleans.

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.

Why did both Britain and France try to interfere with American maritime trade with each other in the early 1800’s?

These two countries were at war and didn’t want America to sell supplies to the other side.

Besides stopping American ships on their way to trade with France, what other action did the British NAVY take that angered Americans?

They impressed American sailors. They encouraged Native Americans to attack American settlements in the western part of the country.

What British actions led westerners to agitate for war?

The British encouraged Native Americans to resist American settlements in the western part of the country.

Why were Americans in New England against war with Britain?

New England depended on trade with Britain and would lose money if the two nations went to war.

What was America’s worst defeat during the War of 1812?

The British captured the city of Washington and burned the capital and the White House.

What was the result of the war for the Federalist party?

Federalist were looked upon as traitors to the US.

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Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Pur-War of 1812 Flash Cards

Question	Answer
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 in size of the US
The Louisiana Purchase was first explored by what expedition?	the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
What is impressment?	Impressment refers to the act in which men are captured and forced into naval service.
What is Manifest Destiny?	the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.
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.	New Orleans controlled the mouth of the Mississippi. No products could be shipped down the Mississippi and out to markets without going through New Orleans.
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.
Why did both Britain and France try to interfere with American maritime trade with each other in the early 1800’s?	These two countries were at war and didn’t want America to sell supplies to the other side.
Besides stopping American ships on their way to trade with France, what other action did the British NAVY take that angered Americans?	They impressed American sailors. They encouraged Native Americans to attack American settlements in the western part of the country.
What British actions led westerners to agitate for war?	The British encouraged Native Americans to resist American settlements in the western part of the country.
Why were Americans in New England against war with Britain?	New England depended on trade with Britain and would lose money if the two nations went to war.
What was America’s worst defeat during the War of 1812?	The British captured the city of Washington and burned the capital and the White House.
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?	Federalist were looked upon as traitors to the US.

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