Westward Expansion, War of 1812, The Louisiana Purchase

Westward Expansion

The period in American history during the 19th century when settlers moved westward across North America, driven by the belief in Manifest Destiny and the pursuit of land and resources.

How and why did Westward Expansion begin?

The desire for land, economic opportunities, and the belief in Manifest Destiny, which held that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.

Describe the War of 1812.

A conflict between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815, mostly over shipping rights, Britain taking American sailors, and territorial expansion, often seen as a second war for American independence.

Who wrote “The Star Spangled Banner”?

Frances Scott Key

What was burned when the British invaded Washington?

The White House and the U.S. Capitol building.

Who saved George Washington’s portrait and other items from the White House?

Dolley Madison, the First Lady.

What document was signed at the end of the War of 1812?

The Treaty of Ghent.

What area of land was purchased in the Louisiana Purchase?

828,000 acres West of the Mississippi River. It included Louisiana, ,Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakokaand parts of Montana and Wyoming.

Why was the land purchased?

For Manifest Destiny/Westward expansion and more resources.

Who owned the territory before the Louisiana Purchase?

France (Napoleon)