Expansion and Political Issues in Antebellum America

A series of flashcards covering key concepts, dates, and figures related to expansion and political issues in Antebellum America.

What were the main mortality rates of Native American tribes during the Trail of Tears?

Cherokee - 4,000; Creek and Seminole - 3,000; Chickasaw - 3,500; Choctaw - 2,500–6,000; Ponca - 200; Total - approximately 13,200–16,700.

What caused the Aroostook War in 1839?

The expulsion of Canadian lumberjacks by Maine officials in the disputed area.

Who were the main leaders in Texas' independence movement?

Sam Houston and Stephen Austin.

What slogan was used in the election of 1840?

'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!'

What were the outcomes of the election of 1840?

William Henry Harrison won against Martin Van Buren.

What was 'Manifest Destiny'?

The belief that it was America's divine right to expand across the continent.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848?

It ended the Mexican War and resulted in Mexico ceding California and New Mexico to the U.S. for $15 million.

What were the goals of Polk's Administration?

Lower the tariff, resolve the Oregon dispute, restore the independent treasury, and acquire California.

What was one major result of the Mexican-American War?

New territories were added to the U.S., intensifying the debate over slavery.

What was the Wilmot Proviso?

An unsuccessful proposal to ban slavery in territory acquired from Mexico.

What was the significance of the California Gold Rush in 1849?

It led to an influx of settlers in California, transforming it into a major economic center.

Who was involved in the debate over Oregon's boundary in the 1840s?

The U.S. and Great Britain.

What was the relationship between slavery and the Southern economy?

Slavery was essential for the agrarian economy, particularly for cotton production.

What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?

To help enslaved people escape to freedom.

What did John C. Calhoun argue regarding slavery?

He argued it was a 'positive good' for society.