USA's Expansion (6/2/24) Flashcards
How many acres of land was signed over to the US in 1783 by Britain?
230 million acres
What caused the treaty of Greenville?
The US defeated the Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers
When was the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
1794
What did the Treaty of Greenville force Native Americans to do? (relocation)
Move further West over the Mississippi river
What did the Treaty of Greenville force Native Americans to do? (land)
Give up land in the territories to the US which soon became states
What were the 3 main civilised Native American tribes called?
Chickasaw , Choctaw, Seminole
How much did President Jefferson buy the colony of Louisiana for?
$15 million
What were the names of the Explorers President Jefferson sent to explore and try to set up trade routes in the west?
Lewis and Clark
What did Lewis and Clark’s exploration allow others to do?
Follow and establish trading for furs
What did Jefferson do to try and encourage settlers to move West into the Northwest and Southwest Territories?
He actioned the land into 640-acre plots
What were “Land Speculators”?
They would buy land and sell off in smaller sections for profit
What were “Squatters”?
They lived illegally on land owned by speculators as they couldn’t afford it
What were the 4 main Plains Indians tribes?
Pawnee, Cheyenne, Sioux, and Crow
What did Plains Indians use the horns of the bull for?
Arrows, Spoons, Cups, and flasks
What did Plains Indians use the skull of the bull for?
Painted for rituals
What did Plains Indians use the tongue of the bull for?
Hair Brush
What did Plains Indians use the fur of the bull for?
Blankets, Mittens, Saddle Covers
What did Plains Indians use the hair of the bull for?
String, Saddles, Stuffing Pillows
What did Plains Indians use the ribs of the bull for?
Sledges for Children
What did Plains Indians use the intestines of the bull for?
Buckets, Cooking Vessels
What did Plains Indians use the fat of the bull for?
Soups
What did Plains Indians use the tendons of the bull for?
String, Cord, Sewing Thread
What did Plains Indians use the bladder of the bull for?
Storage, Food bags
What did Plains Indians use the dung of the bull for?
Fuel, Ornaments
What did Plains Indians use the tail of the bull for?
Fly Whisk
What did Plains Indians use the raw hide of the bull for?
Bags, Shields, Harnesses
What did Plains Indians use the tanned hide of the bull for?
Robes, Tipi Covers, Bags, Shoes, Leggings
What did Plains Indians use the bones of the bull for?
Knives, Sledge runners
What did Plains Indians use the hooves of the bull for?
Tools, glue
What was the Trial of Tears?
When the US army drove 18000 Cherokee people West, 4000 died
When was the Trial of Tears?
1838
What was the difference between the Southwest and Northwest territories?
The Southwest allowed Slavery, in the Northwest it was banned
Who were abolitionists?
People who were against slavery
Who created the Cotton Gin Engine?
Eli Whitney
When was the Cotton Gin Engine created?
1793
Why did the Missouri Compromise take place?
To keep the number of free and slave states equal to avoid internal conflicts
What did slaves count as in the population count?
3/5ths of a person
What percentage of US exports were Cotton by 1820?
Over 42%
What did the Missouri Compromise state?
Missouri and any states south could be slave states, anything north would be free states
What was the “pushing system”?
Fastest pickers were out at the front of the line and the others were forced to pick at the same pace to avoid punishment
How many acres of land were the Creeks forced to hand over to Andrew Jackson?
23 million
What was the Indian Removal Act 1830?
It forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi river
