United States Of America Flashcards
What was the monroe doctrine?
If europeans tried to invade America, they would consider it an act of war
Who was John Quincy?
State president of Monroe who made the monroe doctrine
What dis James Polk do?
Expanded the U.S by gaining California and Texas
Why was the U.S known for imperialism?
They would help their neighbors
How dod the U.S exercised control unlike Europe?
Through threat of military intervention
Why was it so difficult to get indians out of the west?
Indians felt a strong relationship with the environment
Which was the “Indian Removal Act”?
Forced the Indians to move west
When was the “Indian Removal Act” released?
1830
What happened in the Battle of Bighorn?
American Troops were defeated by Lakota and Cheyenne Indians as part of the Sioux war.
After they had to move due to gold
What was a problem in the U.S during this time?
Slavery
What did the northern states in U.S think about slavery?
They wanted to abolish it
What did the southern states think about slavery?
They profited it ( they needed it)
When did Lincoln become president?
1860
What did Lincoln promise?
To stop slavery once and for all
When did the civil war begin?
1861