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US History Chap. 12
Our Nation grows
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What state did Daniel Boone open up to settlers? | Kentucky |
| Why did Daniel Boone clear The Wilderness Road? | Because people wanted to live in Kentucky |
| What early settlement in Kentucky was named in honor of Daniel Boone? | Boonesborough |
| What laws established the rules for settling in The Northwest Territory? | The Northwest Ordinance of 1787. |
| How did pioneer families travel down the Ohio River? | With flat boats |
| Which purchase doubled the size of the United States? | Louisiana Purchase |
| Who was our third President? | Thomas Jefferson |
| What piced of land did he purchase for our country in 1803? | Louisiana Territory |
| Who led the expedition to explore the Louisian Territory? | Louise and Clark |
| What Indian woman translated the Indian language for the Lewis and Clark Expedition? | Sacageau |
| Why did America declare war on England in 1812? | Because the British started not letting American ships carry goods to France and started getting aboard American ships and forcing the passengers to work in the British Navy. |
| During what war did the British burn Washington, D.C.? | The war of 1812 |
| What is our national anthem? | The Star-Spangled Banner |
| Who wrote our national anthem? | Francis Scott Key |
| During what battle did he write "The Star-Spangled Banner"? | The Battle of Fort Mchenery |
| Which side won the War of 1812? | Both sides Decided on peace |
| Which President purchased Florida from Spain? | James Monroe |
| Who was one of the most famous circuit-riding preachers during the Second Great Awakening? | Peter Cartwright |
| What dictator tried to take away the liberties of Texans? | Santa Anna |
| How many men were killed defending the Alamo? | All 187 |
| Who led the Texans in the battle of San Jacinto? | General Sam Houston |
| At what battle was Santa Anna captured and defeated? | The Battle of San Jacinto |
| What did Texas claim to be her boundary with Mexico? | The Rio Grande |
| Who was President during the Mexican War? | James K. Polk |
| How long did the Mexican War last? | two years 1846 and 1847 |
| Why was the Gadsden Purchase made? | So they could build a rail road trough the southwest. |
| On whose ranch was gold found in California in 1848? | John Shutters ranch |
| Why were the men who went to California looking for gold called "forty-niners"? | because people started gold mining in 1849 |
| Why did many people in gold-mining towns decide to live in tents? | Because trees were rare where the gold was and store owner wanted everything payed in gold |
| What were deserted, empty towns in the West called? | Ghost Towns |
| From what territory were the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho formed? | Oregon Territory |
| What missionary couple helped Indians and pioneers in Oregon? | Dr.Marcus Whitman and his wife Narcissa |
| Who wrote the first schoolbooks especially for American schoolchildren? | Noah Webster |
| What man wrote a series of famous readers in the middle of the 19th century? | William H. McGuffey |
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