APUSH 4.3 Flashcards
US interest in increasing foreign trade, expanding its national borders, and isolating itself from European conflicts shaped what?
The nations foreign policy
Spurred government and private initiatives
Struggling to create an independent global presence, US policy makers sought to dominate what?
North America contient
promate foreign trade
What did the US do after the Louisiana Purchase?
expand trade and contact beyond the border
What was significant about the new Oregon border?
US and Canada eventually settled in the 49th Parallel
What was significant about annexing Texas?
After Texas declared independence, the US added Texas in 1845 (debates over slavery)
What was significant about the US trading with China?
Treaty of Wanghia (1844) improved trading rights for US in China
In what ways did the US seek to dominate North America?
military
judical actions
diplomatic efforts
What did the Monroe doctrine do?
Warned Europe to stay out of Latin America, in return US would stay out of European affairs
What was the Webster-Ashburton Treaty?
helped resolve the Maine/Canada boundry dispute (Aroostook War)
Various American groups and individuals initiated, championed, and/or resisted what?
expansion of territory and/or government powers
What were debates raised about?
expansion
incorportation of new territories
What did the Missouri Compromise desire to balance?
number of free and slave states
Who resisted the authority of the federal government?
North and South states
What was New England’s reaction to the War of 1812 and embargoes against Britain?
Hartford Conversation
What was southeners reaction to high tariffs (SC Exosition and Protest)?
Nullification Crisis