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What was the most significant outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the most significant outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?
- It solidified an alliance between the United States and France against Great Britain.
- It doubled the size of the United States, opening vast new territories for exploration and settlement. (correct)
- It immediately resolved the issue of slavery in newly acquired territories.
- It established the United States as a major naval power in the Atlantic Ocean.
How did the establishment of the 49th parallel as the northern boundary impact U.S. relations with Great Britain in the Oregon Territory?
How did the establishment of the 49th parallel as the northern boundary impact U.S. relations with Great Britain in the Oregon Territory?
- It led to the United States ceding all claims to territory north of the 49th parallel.
- It resulted in an immediate war between the United States and Great Britain over territorial claims.
- It had no impact on U.S.-British relations as the territory was exclusively controlled by the United States.
- It resolved territorial disputes peacefully, allowing for joint occupation and eventual division of the territory. (correct)
Which factor most influenced families to migrate westward?
Which factor most influenced families to migrate westward?
- The depletion of natural resources and economic opportunities in the East (correct)
- Fear of impending war with European powers along the East Coast
- Government mandates requiring settlement of western lands
- Desire to escape religious persecution in the eastern United States
What broader political trend did Texas's annexation represent during the mid-19th century?
What broader political trend did Texas's annexation represent during the mid-19th century?
How did the Gadsden Purchase play a role in completing the vision of 'Manifest Destiny'?
How did the Gadsden Purchase play a role in completing the vision of 'Manifest Destiny'?
What was a primary reason for the territory of Texas to initially function as an independent republic?
What was a primary reason for the territory of Texas to initially function as an independent republic?
What was the key difference between the acquisition of Florida and the acquisition of the Oregon Territory?
What was the key difference between the acquisition of Florida and the acquisition of the Oregon Territory?
What was the main driver for U.S. interest in acquiring California and the Southwest?
What was the main driver for U.S. interest in acquiring California and the Southwest?
Which of the following characterizes the most significant transformation of the United States between 1801 and 1861?
Which of the following characterizes the most significant transformation of the United States between 1801 and 1861?
What led to economic opportunities for families moving to the western United States?
What led to economic opportunities for families moving to the western United States?
Why did the California gold rush impact the demographics of the region?
Why did the California gold rush impact the demographics of the region?
Which of the following best summarizes the consequences of territorial expansion in the early to mid-1800's?
Which of the following best summarizes the consequences of territorial expansion in the early to mid-1800's?
Which concept most justified westward expansion in the 1800s?
Which concept most justified westward expansion in the 1800s?
For northern traders, which trail would they use to bring manufactured goods for resources?
For northern traders, which trail would they use to bring manufactured goods for resources?
What was the primary motivation for persons moving out west to find new land?
What was the primary motivation for persons moving out west to find new land?
What would be the defining attribute of the 49th parallel?
What would be the defining attribute of the 49th parallel?
Why did enslaved African Americans flee to the west?
Why did enslaved African Americans flee to the west?
What historical significance did the Alamo possess?
What historical significance did the Alamo possess?
Which of the following states would most likely be opposed to Texas becoming a state?
Which of the following states would most likely be opposed to Texas becoming a state?
Flashcards
Louisiana Territory Purchase
Louisiana Territory Purchase
The U.S. purchased it from France under Thomas Jefferson.
Oregon Territory
Oregon Territory
Established after division with Great Britain at the 49th parallel.
Gadsden Purchase
Gadsden Purchase
Acquired from Mexico to build railroads to California.
Texas
Texas
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Westward Expansion Reasons
Westward Expansion Reasons
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Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail
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49th Parallel
49th Parallel
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Cotton Gin Invention
Cotton Gin Invention
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Steamboat Improvements
Steamboat Improvements
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Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny
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Westward Expansion
Westward Expansion
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Enslaved African Americans
Enslaved African Americans
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Inventions Effects
Inventions Effects
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Study Notes
- The Louisiana Territory was purchased from France by Thomas Jefferson
- President Polk wanted the Oregon Territory to extend north into present-day Canada
- The Oregon Territory's boundary was set at the 49th parallel after being divided with Great Britain
- John Gast's "American Progress" illustrates families moving west for new land and wealth
- Texas became a state after it was an independent republic
- The Gadsden Purchase was acquired to build railroads to California, with the U.S. paying Mexico $10 million
- The territory in RED on the map represents Texas, which was once an independent republic
- The territory in ORANGE on the map represents Florida, gained by the U.S. through a treaty with Spain
- The territory in BLUE on the map represents California and the southwest
- The United States underwent vast territorial expansion and settlement between 1801 and 1861
- Eastern families traveled west for economic opportunities like the California Gold Rush, logging, and farming
- People traveled to California over land or by sea, but few became rich finding gold
- A good title for the timeline would be Events Resulting in the Territorial Growth of the United States
- The best title for the illustration is Manifest Destiny: Moving West
- The Santa Fe Trail is a trade route used to bring manufactured goods in exchange for gold, silver, and fur
- People moved west for the availability of cheap, fertile land
- The 49th parallel line shown on the map is a latitude line
- Lily and her family took the Oregon Trail to get to Oregon Country
- Enslaved African Americans fled west for freedom due to low chances of being caught in newly settled territories
- During the Texas Revolution, Santa Anna's troops attacked and killed 200 Texas settlers at the Alamo
- Someone who did not think Texas should be admitted to the United States of America because it would upset the balance of slave and free states, continuing an institution in America that should be destroyed, was likely from a Northern state
- Eli Whitney's cotton gin increased the demand for slave labor and increased cotton production
- Cyrus McCormick and Jo Anderson are credited for an invention
- Robert Fulton's improvements to the steamboat connected southern farms and plantations to northern factories and western territories
- The result was to increase farm production
- Provided faster land transportation
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