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 Lewis & Clark Expedition  War of 1812  California Gold Rush  The Civil War

The questions that are integrated throughout the presentation will be a quiz grade.

Understand the findings of the expedition in the Western United States. How the expedition lead to the expansion of the United States.

 Large amount of land west of the Mississippi  Bought from the French  $15 million (15 cents for an acre)

President Thomas Jefferson sends them out to discover the new land. Meriwether Lewis William Clark

 What was Lewis’s first name? WilliamJefferson Meriwether Ulysses

CORRECT! GOOD Job and Keep it Up!!!!

Incorrect!  Hint: It is a very peculiar name

 Who was the Native American Woman that was crucial in the expedition?

The War of 1812 Sets the future relationships of French and Americans with Great Britain. Also, the United States of America show the world they are a unified country.

United States vs. Great Britain Advancement in Naval Battleships Lead to the burning of the White House

 British trading blockades in the Atlantic Ocean.  British funding Indian skirmishes against United States Army.  The overall creation of new naval forces and the demand for free trading.

U.S ADVANTAGES BRITISH ADVANTAGES  War Close to home Supplies were accessible  Americans fought for their rights, independence, and liberty.  French Alliance  Well equipped and trained soldiers  Dominate Navy  More war funds than the United States

 American Victory  Respect from the rest of the world (showed that the U.S was a stable government and country)  Open trade lines throughout the Atlantic Ocea  The white house was set on fire in 1814 by the British.

 Where is the USS Constitution docked present day? BostonNew YorkProvidence SalemCharlestonNew Haven

 Way to pay attention, the questions will get a little more difficult so keep it up.

Come on! Get it this time  Hint: It was famous for a tea party

 Who allied the Americans during this war?  Type your answer here

Objective  Understand the finding of gold in California and how the search to make a fortune off gold helped the nation grow.

  Gold found in the American River  Mexican-American War ended Feb. 2, 1844 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo California Territory became American

 San Francisco Population in 1848: roughly 1,000 Population in 1850: 25,000

 California Population in 1849: 90,000  California Population in 1855: 300,000

 What was the population of San Francisco 2 years after the gold rush started?

 What drew people to California to risk their finances?

 Recognize the Union states from the confederate states and understand the significant battles of the Civil War.

 Maine  Vermont  Massachusetts  New Jersey  Maryland  Delaware  New Hampshire  New York  Pennsylvania  West Virginia  Kentucky  Indiana  Ohio  Illinois  Michigan  Wisconsin  Iowa  Minnesota  Kansas  Missouri  Connecticut  Virginia  North Carolina  South Carolina  Georgia  Florida  Alabama  Tennessee  Mississippi  Louisiana  Arkansas  Texas

 The United States of America Abraham Lincoln wanted to end slavery. It was a threat to the southern economy.

 The Confederate States of America President Jefferson Davis All states seceded from the Union Confederate Constitution created.

 Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?

 How many days after Lincoln was assassinated did the south surrender?

 Come on you know this one! This number of days is in a Christmas song

 Way to go! Excellent Work

You are now down with the assignment.