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How many states did the US have after gaining independence?
How many states did the US have after gaining independence?
13
After independence, where were the US states located?
After independence, where were the US states located?
East coast of North America
Who was the 3rd president of the US?
Who was the 3rd president of the US?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson believed that the US was safe from invasion by the British?
Thomas Jefferson believed that the US was safe from invasion by the British?
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What territory did the US purchase in 1803?
What territory did the US purchase in 1803?
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How much did the US pay for Louisiana Territory?
How much did the US pay for Louisiana Territory?
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What part of North America did the Louisiana Purchase include?
What part of North America did the Louisiana Purchase include?
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Who was the US president after Thomas Jefferson?
Who was the US president after Thomas Jefferson?
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What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
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The US troops successfully invaded Canada during the War of 1812?
The US troops successfully invaded Canada during the War of 1812?
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What happened in Washington DC in August 1814?
What happened in Washington DC in August 1814?
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What fort withstood the bombardment by the British Navy during the War of 1812?
What fort withstood the bombardment by the British Navy during the War of 1812?
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Who wrote the poem that inspired the US national anthem?
Who wrote the poem that inspired the US national anthem?
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What is the US national anthem?
What is the US national anthem?
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What were the main reasons Americans settled in the west?
What were the main reasons Americans settled in the west?
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What was the name of the idea that the US had a divine duty to spread democracy throughout the continent?
What was the name of the idea that the US had a divine duty to spread democracy throughout the continent?
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The US had a peaceful relationship with the Native Americans as it expanded west?
The US had a peaceful relationship with the Native Americans as it expanded west?
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Why did the Native Americans refuse to coexist with the US settlers?
Why did the Native Americans refuse to coexist with the US settlers?
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What was the name given to the forced relocation of Native Americans to remote areas?
What was the name given to the forced relocation of Native Americans to remote areas?
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Who were the two explorers sent to chart the unexplored west after the Louisiana Purchase?
Who were the two explorers sent to chart the unexplored west after the Louisiana Purchase?
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How did Jefferson describe the unexplored wilderness?
How did Jefferson describe the unexplored wilderness?
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Where did Lewis and Clark begin their expedition?
Where did Lewis and Clark begin their expedition?
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What is the name of the long trail that ran from Missouri to Oregon?
What is the name of the long trail that ran from Missouri to Oregon?
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How many miles long was the Oregon Trail?
How many miles long was the Oregon Trail?
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Texas initially declared independence from Mexico?
Texas initially declared independence from Mexico?
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The US government initially approved Texas' request to join the Union?
The US government initially approved Texas' request to join the Union?
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What state was Texas admitted to the US as in 1845?
What state was Texas admitted to the US as in 1845?
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What led to the US-Mexican War?
What led to the US-Mexican War?
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Which US president declared war on Mexico?
Which US president declared war on Mexico?
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What US city was captured during the US-Mexican War?
What US city was captured during the US-Mexican War?
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What major event in California led to a large migration of people to the US?
What major event in California led to a large migration of people to the US?
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What was the name given to this event?
What was the name given to this event?
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All the people who came to California during the Gold Rush were successful in striking it Rich?
All the people who came to California during the Gold Rush were successful in striking it Rich?
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What technology, introduced by the Industrial Revolution, was instrumental in connecting the East Coast and West Coast of the US?
What technology, introduced by the Industrial Revolution, was instrumental in connecting the East Coast and West Coast of the US?
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What two cities did the Transcontinental Railroad connect?
What two cities did the Transcontinental Railroad connect?
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Study Notes
Social Studies US History
- The material is for GELC students only. Copying is prohibited and subject to legal action.
- A quote from Winston Churchill: "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."
Chapter 3 Westward Expansion
- A quote from William McKinley: "We need Hawaii just as much and a good deal more than we did California. It is manifest destiny."
United States with 13 States
- After gaining independence, the US had only 13 states along the east coast of North America.
- President Thomas Jefferson was concerned about the possibility of invasion from the British Empire, which still held territories in central America.
- The US needed to expand its territories westward.
Louisiana Purchase
- In 1803, the US bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million.
- This land included present-day states from Montana to Arkansas.
- This doubled the size of the US.
War of 1812
- After Thomas Jefferson, James Madison became the fourth president.
- The war began in 1812 due to Britain's trade blockage of the US, and the US' desire for westward expansion.
Burning of Washington D.C
- In the early days of the war, US troops were unsuccessful in invading Canada.
- In 1814, British forces seized Washington D.C.
- British forces burned government buildings, including the White House and the Capitol.
War of 1812: Born of US National Anthem
- Baltimore's Fort McHenry withstood a 25-hour bombardment by the British Navy.
- The next day, the American flag was raised, inspiring poet Francis Scott Key to write a poem that became the US national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Manifest Destiny
- Americans settled westward for various reasons, including claiming land and property.
- The US government wanted to populate the newly acquired Western territories with people and establish cities and states.
- The idea of "Manifest Destiny," or the divine duty of the US to spread democracy across the continent, grew in popularity.
Clashes with Natives
- Westward expansion by the US clashed with native peoples' established ways of life.
- Native peoples' own cultures and religions were reasons for conflict with Americans.
- The US forced many native peoples to relocate to remote regions in order to make way for American settlement.
Western Expansion: Lewis and Clark
- President Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the unexplored west, beyond the Louisiana Purchase.
- They travelled from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River between 1803 and 1806.
- Jefferson compared the unexplored wilderness to the Garden of Eden.
Western Expansion: Oregon Trail
- The Oregon Trail, over 2,000 miles long, ran from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City, Oregon.
- Hundreds of thousands of Americans risked their lives to travel westward along this trail.
Western Expansion: Texas Annexation
- Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836.
- Texas initially wanted to join the US, but the US government initially rejected this.
- In 1845, Texas was admitted as the 28th state.
US-Mexican War
- After the annexation of Texas, the US and Mexico disagreed over Texas territory.
- President Polk declared war on Mexico to further western expansion.
- As a result, Mexico ceded California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, and New Mexico to the US.
Western Expansion: California Gold Rush
- Gold was discovered in California in 1848, causing a large migration of people (approximately 300,000) to the US
- This period is known as the California Gold Rush (1848-1855).
- Many people who migrated to California during the gold rush did not find gold.
Western Expansion: Railroads
- The Industrial Revolution enabled the introduction of railroads in the US.
- The Transcontinental Railroad linked New York City (East Coast) to San Francisco (West Coast).
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This quiz covers Chapter 3 on Westward Expansion in US History. Explore key events like the Louisiana Purchase and the significance of the War of 1812. Perfect for GELC students to test their knowledge on early American expansion and policies.
