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USA's Expansion (6/2/24) Flashcards

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How many acres of land was signed over to the US in 1783 by Britain?

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230 million acres

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What caused the treaty of Greenville?

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The US defeated the Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers

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When was the Battle of Fallen Timbers?

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1794

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What did the Treaty of Greenville force Native Americans to do? (relocation)

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Move further West over the Mississippi river

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What did the Treaty of Greenville force Native Americans to do? (land)

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Give up land in the territories to the US which soon became states

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What were the 3 main civilised Native American tribes called?

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Chickasaw , Choctaw, Seminole

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How much did President Jefferson buy the colony of Louisiana for?

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$15 million

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What were the names of the Explorers President Jefferson sent to explore and try to set up trade routes in the west?

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Lewis and Clark

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What did Lewis and Clark’s exploration allow others to do?

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Follow and establish trading for furs

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What did Jefferson do to try and encourage settlers to move West into the Northwest and Southwest Territories?

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He actioned the land into 640-acre plots

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What were “Land Speculators”?

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They would buy land and sell off in smaller sections for profit

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What were “Squatters”?

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They lived illegally on land owned by speculators as they couldn’t afford it

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What were the 4 main Plains Indians tribes?

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Pawnee, Cheyenne, Sioux, and Crow

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What did Plains Indians use the horns of the bull for?

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Arrows, Spoons, Cups, and flasks

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What did Plains Indians use the skull of the bull for?

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Painted for rituals

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What did Plains Indians use the tongue of the bull for?

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Hair Brush

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What did Plains Indians use the fur of the bull for?

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Blankets, Mittens, Saddle Covers

18
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What did Plains Indians use the hair of the bull for?

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String, Saddles, Stuffing Pillows

19
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What did Plains Indians use the ribs of the bull for?

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Sledges for Children

20
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What did Plains Indians use the intestines of the bull for?

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Buckets, Cooking Vessels

21
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What did Plains Indians use the fat of the bull for?

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Soups

22
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What did Plains Indians use the tendons of the bull for?

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String, Cord, Sewing Thread

23
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What did Plains Indians use the bladder of the bull for?

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Storage, Food bags

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What did Plains Indians use the dung of the bull for?

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Fuel, Ornaments

25
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What did Plains Indians use the tail of the bull for?

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Fly Whisk

26
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What did Plains Indians use the raw hide of the bull for?

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Bags, Shields, Harnesses

27
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What did Plains Indians use the tanned hide of the bull for?

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Robes, Tipi Covers, Bags, Shoes, Leggings

28
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What did Plains Indians use the bones of the bull for?

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Knives, Sledge runners

29
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What did Plains Indians use the hooves of the bull for?

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Tools, glue

30
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What was the Trial of Tears?

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When the US army drove 18000 Cherokee people West, 4000 died

31
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When was the Trial of Tears?

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1838

32
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What was the difference between the Southwest and Northwest territories?

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The Southwest allowed Slavery, in the Northwest it was banned

33
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Who were abolitionists?

A

People who were against slavery

34
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Who created the Cotton Gin Engine?

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Eli Whitney

35
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When was the Cotton Gin Engine created?

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1793

36
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Why did the Missouri Compromise take place?

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To keep the number of free and slave states equal to avoid internal conflicts

37
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What did slaves count as in the population count?

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3/5ths of a person

38
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What percentage of US exports were Cotton by 1820?

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Over 42%

39
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What did the Missouri Compromise state?

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Missouri and any states south could be slave states, anything north would be free states

40
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What was the “pushing system”?

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Fastest pickers were out at the front of the line and the others were forced to pick at the same pace to avoid punishment

41
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How many acres of land were the Creeks forced to hand over to Andrew Jackson?

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23 million

42
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What was the Indian Removal Act 1830?

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It forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi river

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