Chapter Twelve

Question 1

manufacturing

Answer 1

•occurred primarily in New England

Question 2

Agriculture

Answer 2

•occurred primarily in the south and western states

Question 3

the most important factor for Americas phenomenal economic growth between 1840-1860 was its increased agricultural productivity

Answer 3

•john deeres steel “singing plow”
•cyrus McCormicks mechanical reaper

Question 4

railroads propelled the growth of

Answer 4

•iron and coal industries
• telegraph

Question 5

Oregon claimed by

Answer 5

Britain

Question 6

1818 agreement for joint occupation

policy of concentration, later reservation system

Answer 6

•ft laramie treaty

Question 7

who (12,000) left in 1846 and established their settlement at salt lake city in mexican territory

Answer 7

Brigham Young

Question 8

By late 1825, he had brought the first 300 families to his settlement

Answer 8

Stephen F. Austin

Question 9

Battle of San Jacinto

Answer 9

Santa Anna
Republic of Texas

Question 10

John Tyler attempted to annex in April 1844, however, Secretary of State _____________ linked annexation to the defense and spread of slavery

Answer 10

John C Calhoun

Question 11

Democrat
“Fifty-four Forty or Fight”

Answer 11

James K. Polk

Question 12

The debate over Texas raised concerns over 2 issues:

Answer 12

War with Mexico
Reinvigorating the issue of slavery!

Question 13

Zachary Taylor
This battle turned Taylor into a hero he wins the presidency

Answer 13

Battle of Buena Vista

Question 14

Officially ends the Mexican American War

Answer 14

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Question 15

Oregon claimed by

Answer 15

Britain