America Flashcards (Non-Specific)
When Britain lost the war of independence how much land did they have to hand over to the USA?
230 million acres
What did Jefferson Buy in 1803?
He bought 530 million acres of land from the French for only £15 million dollars which they needed because they were in the midst of a war.
Voting system during slavery
Slaveholders could vote on behalf of their slaves for every 100 slaves a slaveholder would get an extra 60 votes.
Cherokee Vs state of Georgia
Us government forced Cherokee west which led to the 1838 “trail of tears” with 5000 people dying.
What did native Americans live in?
Tipis
What did Jefferson do after the treaty of Greenville concerning the land that was freed up?
Encouraged the rich to buy this land in 640 acre lumps, causing anger amongst poor families.
Lewis and clark
1804 - explored new land which increased numbers in beaver fur trade.
what was cattle ranching?
keeping cattle in a large area of farmland
What did the Homestead Act encourage?
settling on the plains because it made land cheap and accessible
