U.S. Territorial Expansion and Treaties

The video covers key historical events in U.S. expansion, including the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, which set governance and rights in the Northwest Territory, the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 that doubled U.S. size, Texas annexation in 1845 leading to the Mexican-American War, the Oregon Treaty of 1846 establishing the U.S.-Canada border, the 1854 Canadian-American Reciprocity Treaty promoting trade, and the 1867 purchase of Alaska from Russia.

What was a significant provision of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• Outlawing slavery in the territory

• Establishment of a national bank

• Introduction of a new currency

• Creation of a federal army

Which U.S. President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was one of the main reasons for the Louisiana Purchase?

• To establish a new capital city

• To build a transcontinental railroad

• To create a new state

• To gain access to the port of New Orleans

When did Texas officially join the United States?

• 1845

• 1836

• 1850

• 1861

What was a consequence of the Texas annexation?

• The Mexican-American War

• The start of the Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War

Which parallel was established as the boundary in the Oregon Treaty?

• 46th parallel

• 45th parallel

• 48th parallel

• 49th parallel

What was the main goal of the Canadian-American Reciprocity Treaty of 1854?

• To build a joint railway

• To establish a military alliance

• To promote free trade

• To create a shared currency

What was the initial reaction to the purchase of Alaska?

• It was celebrated as a great deal

• It was criticized as a folly

• It was ignored by the public

• It was seen as a military threat

What motivated Russia to sell Alaska to the United States?

• Need to expand Russian territory

• Financial difficulties and strategic concerns

• Pressure from European allies

• Desire to strengthen ties with the U.S.

How did the Canadian-American Reciprocity Treaty impact Canadian industries?

• It led to a decline in trade

• It fostered significant economic growth

• It caused a financial crisis

• It limited their access to U.S. markets