803 Quiz 2 - Changing Frontiers Flashcards
According to what doctrine, the United States would not involve itself in European affairs and other nations could no longer colonize the Americas
The Monroe Doctrine
Who did not offer aid to depression victims because he believed government should stay out of private affairs?
Martin Van Buren
What country sold Florida to the United States for 5 million dollars?
Spain
What led to the Panic of 1837?
Investors and speculators went to the bank to exchange paper money for gold or silver and banks could not meet the demand.
Who explored the Louisiana Territory to the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis & Clark
Who vetoed the new national bank charter and took government money out of it?
Andrew Jackson
What is the act of reviewing a law and declaring it unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Which state in the Missouri compromise was admitted to the Union as a free state?
Maine
Who fought Indians in the WEST and won the battle of Tippecanoe?
William Harrison
What were the politically positive results of the War of 1812? (Learn at least three)
1) U.S. gained respect in Europe 2) Westward expansion increased 3) Manufactoring increased 4) It boosted America Morale 5) brought forth new military and political leaders
What country shared the Oregon Territory with the United States?
Britain
Who fought Indians in the SOUTH; won the battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
What country agreed to draw a line from Texas to the Pacific Ocean to divide its territory from U.S. Territory?
Spain
What country agreed to set the northern U.S. border at the 49th parallel east of the Rockies?
Britain
Whose defeat marked the end of major Indian resistance in the Northwest?
Tecumseh
