C.L Exam 46-56 Flashcards
What was the secession?
When the south wanted to withdraw from the United States.
What was the south called?
The confederate
Who were the Cherokees?
A tribe forced out of their home by Americans
When did this happen?
1840’s
Who were the Shawnees?
A tribe that inhabited Ohio, Indiana, and parts of the middle west
When were they there?
During the 19th
Who was Pocahontas?
A Native American princess
When was here tribe removed from their land?
The 1840’s
Who was captain John smith?
A English adventurer
When was he around?
The 16th century
What was the trail of tears?
The route along which the unite states forced several tribes of Indians out of their land
What was one of the tribes?
Cherokees
What was sojourner truth?
Abolitionists of slavery
When did it happen?
The 19th century
Who was Harriet Tubman?
A person who helped slaves escape
What war was happening at this time?
The civil war
What was the Underground Railroad?
A network of houses and other places to help slaves escape
Who was this founded by?
Harriet Tubman
What was the war of 1812?
A war between Britain and the United States
Why did they do it?
Americans wanted their independence
When was the greatest battle of the war fought?
Two weeks after the war really ended
When was the battle of New Orleans fought?
After the treaty war
