Chapter 10 Study Guide Flashcards
What was the major reason the US declared war on Great Britain in 1812?
The desire to stop British harassment of American shipping
After the War of 1812, how did the US acquire Florida?
US purchased it for $5 million
Why did the US purchase the Louisiana territory?
The land allowed room for the population to expand as well as gaining the Mississippi River allowing ports for trading all over the world
What major issue faced people who lived in the Northwest Territory?
Getting products to market over the Appalachian Mountains
Why did France agree to sell the Louisiana Territory to the US?
They needed the money for a war with Great Britain
Why did the US want to gain control of Florida?
To get rid of a haven for runaway slaves
What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?
It prevented American ships from going to any foreign destinations
How did the embargo affect SC?
It hurt the sale of the planters’ rice and cotton
What battle in the War of 1812 inspired the writing of “The Star Spangled Banner”?
Battle of Fort McHenry
What was unusual about the Battle of New Orleans?
It was fought after the war had ended
What led to the establishment of equal representation of the Low Country and Up Country in the state legislature?
The expansion of cotton illustrated the economic value of the Up Country
What requirement did SC residents no longer have to meet in order to vote after the constitutional amendment in 1810?
They no longer had to own at least 50 acres of property
Why was river transportation poor in SC?
The Fall Line disrupted water flow
What SC city benefited from the construction of the Santee and Cooper Canal?
Charleston
What did the Northwest Ordinance do?
Established guidelines for admission of new states
