Dates

Question 1

1814

Answer 1

-this war was fought on the US because the US wanted Canada and US wanted to expand itself, and the British impressment of American sailors upset the Americans
-fought for 2 years
neither side won
-Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812 between U.S. and Britain

Question 2

-Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812 between U.S. and Britain

-this war was fought on the US because the US wanted Canada and US wanted to expand itself, and the British impressment of American sailors upset the Americans
-fought for 2 years
neither side won

Answer 2

1814

Question 3

1815

Answer 3

-Napoleon defeated at Waterloo by British and Prussians
-exiled to St Helena after this where he lived the rest of his days

Question 4

Napoleon defeated at Waterloo by British and Prussians
-exiled to St Helena after this where he lived the rest of his days

Answer 4

1815

Question 5

-Increasing political agitation leads to the Reform Act of Great Britain
-This bill greatly increased the number of British citizens who were eligible to vote (by almost double).
-It was seen as a weakening of British aristocracy (rule by the richer few) and a triumph for democracy (rule by the poorer masses).
-aristocracy: a country ruled by only a few wealthy people
-democracy: a country managed by a larger number of poorer people

(WE ARE IN THE VICTORIAN ERA.)

Answer 5

1832

Question 6

1832

Answer 6

-Increasing political agitation leads to the Reform Act of Great Britain
-This bill greatly increased the number of British citizens who were eligible to vote (by almost double).
-It was seen as a weakening of British aristocracy (rule by the richer few) and a triumph for democracy (rule by the poorer masses).
-aristocracy: a country ruled by only a few wealthy people
-democracy: a country managed by a larger number of poorer people

(WE ARE IN THE VICTORIAN ERA.)

Question 7

1846

Answer 7

Mexcian-American War

Question 8

Mexican-American War

Answer 8

1846

Question 9

1848

Answer 9

European Revolutions of 1848: “February Revolution,” also called “Springtime of the Nations”

-year of revolutions in Europe (in every major city in Europe except Russia and England)

Question 10

European Revolutions of 1848: “February Revolution,” also called “Springtime of the Nations”

-year of revolutions in Europe (in every major city in Europe except Russia and England)

Answer 10

1848