Territorial Transformations in Early American History

The video covers the territorial acquisitions of the United States from the American founding to the Civil War, focusing on the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and Andrew Jackson's presidency. It discusses Jefferson's constitutional dilemma, the Embargo Act, and the rise of Andrew Jackson as a national figure. The video also highlights the Indian Removal Act and major territorial acquisitions, including Texas annexation and the Mexican Cession.

What was the primary focus of USHC 2.1?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil Rights Movement

• Territorial Acquisitions of the US

• The American Revolution

What was the main constitutional issue Jefferson faced with the Louisiana Purchase?

• The ability to form new states

• The right to impose taxes

• The legality of purchasing land

• The constitutionality of declaring war

What was the purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To find a Northwest Passage

• To negotiate with the British

• To establish trade with Native Americans

• To map the eastern coast

What was the Embargo Act of 1807 intended to do?

• Use economic pressure to avoid war

• Promote free trade

• Expand US territory

• Encourage war with Britain

Which group was most affected by the Embargo Act of 1807?

• Southern farmers

• New England merchants

• Western settlers

• Native American tribes

What was a significant outcome of the War of 1812?

• The acquisition of Florida

• The rise of Andrew Jackson as a national hero

• The end of British impressment

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

What was Andrew Jackson's presidency most associated with?

• The abolition of slavery

• The Indian Removal Act

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Monroe Doctrine

What was the Indian Removal Act intended to do?

• Move Native Americans to reservations in the West

• Integrate Native Americans into US society

• Protect Native American lands from settlers

• Grant Native Americans US citizenship

Which event led to the Mexican Cession?

• The Mexican-American War

• The War of 1812

• The Texas Revolution

• The Civil War

What was a major territorial acquisition in the 1840s?

• The purchase of Alaska

• The purchase of Florida

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The annexation of Texas