Test 8 Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

Who was President during the Mexican War?

A

James K. Polk

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2
Q

Which President bought Florida from Spain?

A

James Monroe

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3
Q

Who led Lewis and Clark through the wilderness?

A

Sacagawea

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4
Q

After the Louisiana Purchase became part of the US, how much larger was the US?

A

twice as large

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5
Q

Where did the Whitmans serve as missionaries?

A

Oregon Territory

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6
Q

Who won the War of 1812?

A

no one

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7
Q

Who wrote our national anthem?

A

Francis Scott Key

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8
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During what battle was our national anthem written?

A

Fort McHenry

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9
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Over 180 brave men died fighting for Texas’ independence at _______________.

A

the Alamo

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10
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In which battle did the Texans defeat Santa Anna and his army?

A

Battle of San Jacinto

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11
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Whom did President Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana Territory?

A

Lewis and Clark

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12
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Who was the pioneer who blazed the Wilderness Road?

A

Daniel Boone

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13
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Which piece of land did the US purchase to build a railroad on?

A

Gadsden Purchase

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14
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What important natural resource found in California caused settlers to “rush” there?

A

gold

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15
Q

Which territory later became the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin?

A

Northwest Territory

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16
Q

Who was the first person to write schoolbooks especially for America’s children?

A

Noah Webster

17
Q

Who was chosen to lead the Texans in their fight for independence?

A

Sam Houston

18
Q

Lewis and Clark were chosen to explore the newly purchased ________________ ________________.

A

Louisiana Territory

19
Q

An early settlement in Kentucky named after Daniel Boone.

A

Boonesborough

20
Q

Identify Texas Annexation on a map

A

See History book, p. 130

21
Q

Identify Mexican Cession on a map

A

See History book, p. 130

22
Q

Identify Florida on a map

A

See History book, p. 130

23
Q

Identify Oregon Territory on a map

A

See History book, p. 130

24
Q

Identify Louisiana Territory on a map

A

See History book, p. 130

25
Q

Identify Northwest Territory on a map

A

See History book, p. 130