Annexed Texas in 1845, led to the Mexican-American war where the US got California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming
What were the new Constitutional Amendments after the Civil War?
13th, 14th, 15th Amendments
What territory did the US get from Britain in 1846?
The Oregon Territory (treaty)
Who fought in the War of 1812 and why?
America vs Great Britain fought because of trade restrictions and expansion restrictions
Who won the Civil War?
The Union
What did the 24th Amendment do?
Ended the poll tax
What did the Confederate States believe about state's rights?
State's laws are more powerful (or should be more powerful) thank federal laws
How did the US get the Florida Territory?
From Spain (treaty) in 1821
What territory did the US buy from Russia? When?
Alaska in 1867
When was the Civil War and who fought in it?
1861-1865, Northern states (Union) vs Southern States (Confederacy)
Why did the US want to expand?
More farm land, wanted to use the Mississippi River for transportation
Who was President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What territories did the United States control after the Spanish-American war?
Cuba, Guam, the Philippians, and Puerto Rico
What territory was purchased in 1803? From which country?
Louisiana Territory from France (Louisiana Purchase)
What did the 19th Amendment do?
Gave (white) women the right to vote
What did the 15th Amendment do?
Gave Black citizens the right to vote
The United States expanded ____ during the 1800s
west
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves, signed by Abraham Lincoln
What did the 26th Amendment do?
Gave all citizens over 18 years old the right to vote
Why was the Civil War fought?
Mostly because of slavery, also because of state's rights and economic reasons
Why do we celebrate Juneteenth (June 19th)?
The day slavery actually ended
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Ended slavery
What did the 16th Amendment do?
Established income taxes
What is the Star Spangled Banner?
American National Anthem, inspired by a battle during the War of 1812
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