Tensions Across The US Flashcards
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What battle occurred in 1794?
Battle of fallen timbers
Which direction were the native Americans forced to move?
West
Which states supported slavery?
In the south
Which states did not have slavery?
In the north
When was the cotton gin invented?
1793
How many times faster did the cotton gin produce cotton?
50x
Who was the third president of the USA?
Thomas Jefferson
What time period was Jefferson President?
1801-1809
What year was the Louisiana purchase?
1803
How much did Louisiana cost the US?
$15 million
How many acres was Louisiana?
530 million acres!
Who were the explorers who went west?
Lewis and Clark
Which region of white people became worried about slavery?
Southern Whites
What year was there a successful slave revolt in the Caribbean?
1803
