Questions and Answers
What prompted the rapid settlement of the Great Lakes region after the War of 1812?
What was the primary factor that hindered white expansion west of the Mississippi River?
Which of the following was NOT a major attraction for settlers in the Upper Mississippi watershed?
Which immigrant group was prominent in settling the Upper Mississippi watershed during the 1830s and 1840s?
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What event marked the first major crisis over westward migration and American expansion in the antebellum period?
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What region was viewed as a barrier to farming by migrants during the early 19th century?
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Study Notes
Post-War of 1812 Settlement
- After the War of 1812, the Great Lakes region was settled rapidly due to aggressive land sales by the federal government.
- The federal government's land sales led to a surge in settlement in the Great Lakes region.
Missouri and the Crisis of Westward Migration
- Missouri's admission as a slave state in 1821 presented the first major crisis over westward migration and American expansion in the antebellum period.
- This crisis marked a significant turning point in the nation's expansion westward.
Development of Wisconsin
- Lead and iron ore mining spurred development in Wisconsin during this period.
- The discovery of natural resources in Wisconsin led to economic growth and settlement in the region.
Immigration and Settlement Patterns
- In the 1830s and 1840s, German and Scandinavian immigrants joined easterners in settling the Upper Mississippi watershed.
- The majority of migrants during this period settled east of the Great Plains, which were viewed as a barrier to farming.
- The Rocky Mountains were seen as undesirable to all but fur traders, and Native Americans west of the Mississippi appeared too powerful to allow for white expansion.
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Description
This quiz covers the rapid settlement of the Great Lakes region after the War of 1812 and Missouri's admission as a slave state, leading to a crisis over westward migration and American expansion. It also touches on the role of mining in the region's development.
