What was one cause of the War of 1812? Options: A. disagreements over slavery, B. gaining independence, C. Seeking religious freedom, D. sailing the Atlantic Ocean freely
Westward Expansion Unit Assessment Review

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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sailing the Atlantic Ocean freely
Answer explanation
Sailing the ocean freely led to the impressment of American Soldiers by British ships. This then led to the United States needing to defend ourselves and stand up to Britain as a country.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following would be a headline reflecting events following the end of the War of 1812? Unsteady Truce Threatens to Prolong U.S. War, U.S. People Lose Confidence as a World Power, Young Nation Falls at the Feet of the British Empire, United States Gains Respect of Nations of the World
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United States Gains Respect of Nations of the World
Answer explanation
After we defeated Britain in the War of 1812, we were fully respected as a new nation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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One outcome of the War of 1812 was the writing of which famous work?
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"The Star-Spangled Banner"
Answer explanation
During the Battle of Baltimore, Fort McHenry was bombed for 25 hours straight. A lawyer named Frances Scott Key wrote a poem depicting the single American Flag that was still standing. "Our Flag was still there...." became a symbol of American perseverance and pride. This poem became the "Star Spangled Banner"
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which concept is illustrated by the events shown on the map? Options: Annexation, Industrialization, Nationalism, Manifest Destiny
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Manifest Destiny
Answer explanation
Manifest Destiny was the phrase used to describe our American right to expand our nation from the East to the West coasts.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following describes how the addition of the Louisiana Purchase impacted the United States? The size of the United States doubled. The United States extended to the Pacific Ocean. The state of Texas was added to the United States. The Rocky Mountains became part of the United States.
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The size of the United States doubled.
Answer explanation
828,000 square miles was purchased from France and DOUBLED the size of the U.S!
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Those who supported the idea of Manifest Destiny believed that the United States should —
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stretch from ocean to ocean
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In addition to mapping the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark also contributed to Americans’ knowledge about —
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American Indian tribes
Answer explanation
Thanks to Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark were able to survive the expedition and gather useful information about American Indian Tribes.
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