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The Mexican American War was primarily fought over the U.S. annexation of ______.
The Mexican American War was primarily fought over the U.S. annexation of ______.
Texas
President ______ led the U.S. during the Mexican American War.
President ______ led the U.S. during the Mexican American War.
James K. Polk
The Erie Canal was championed by New York Governor ______.
The Erie Canal was championed by New York Governor ______.
DeWitt Clinton
The Native American Removal Act was signed into law by President ______.
The Native American Removal Act was signed into law by President ______.
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Construction of the Erie Canal began in ______.
Construction of the Erie Canal began in ______.
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The Native American Removal Act primarily affected the ______ tribe.
The Native American Removal Act primarily affected the ______ tribe.
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The War of 1812 was fought against ______.
The War of 1812 was fought against ______.
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The ______ Treaty ended the Mexican American War.
The ______ Treaty ended the Mexican American War.
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Study Notes
Mexican-American War
- Participants: United States (President James K. Polk, Generals Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott) and Mexico.
- Cause: U.S. annexation of Texas and desire for Mexican territory (Manifest Destiny).
- Location: Mexican territories (present-day California, New Mexico, parts of northern Mexico, Rio Grande area, Mexico City).
- Timeline: April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848 (ended with Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo).
- Significance: U.S. gained over 500,000 square miles of land, fueled westward expansion and slavery debates; left Mexico weakened and resentful.
Erie Canal
- Initiator: New York Governor DeWitt Clinton.
- Construction: Completed by immigrant laborers (especially Irish).
- Purpose: Connect Hudson River to Lake Erie, improving trade and transport.
- Location: Spans across New York State, from Albany to Buffalo; 363 miles long.
- Timeline: Construction 1817 – completion 1825.
- Impact: Revolutionized trade, boosted New York City's economy, encouraged westward expansion, and inspired other U.S. infrastructure projects.
Native American Removal Act
- Initiator: President Andrew Jackson.
- Affected: Native American tribes (especially the Cherokee).
- Goal: Force relocation from Southeastern U.S. to west of Mississippi River.
- Location: Southeastern states (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi) to Indian Territory (modern-day Oklahoma).
- Timeline: Signed into law May 28, 1830; forced removals primarily in the 1830s.
- Outcome: Led to the "Trail of Tears," causing suffering and death for thousands of Native Americans, significant loss of Native land and culture.
War of 1812
- Participants: United States (President James Madison) and Great Britain.
- Key Allies: Native American tribes often allied with the British.
- Causes: British restrictions on U.S. trade, impressment of American sailors, and U.S. expansionist goals.
- Location: Primarily in North America (Great Lakes, Atlantic Ocean, U.S. East Coast, parts of Canada).
- Timeline: June 18, 1812 – February 17, 1815 (ended with Treaty of Ghent).
- Significance: Solidified U.S. independence, boosted national pride, opened path for westward expansion; deepened divisions concerning slavery.
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Explore the key events and significance of the Mexican-American War and the construction of the Erie Canal. Learn about the major participants, causes, and impacts of these pivotal moments in American history. Test your knowledge on how they shaped the United States.
