Unit Four Part One Review - Westward Expansion

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Across
  1. 2. This new technological innovation allowed for expanded markets as people could now easily travel up and down the Mississippi River.
  2. 4. In the Battle of ___ ___, the Americans were victorious and were able to take control of this body of water. (2 words/no spaces)
  3. 6. The US was fighting against ___ ___ in the War of 1812. (2 words/no spaces)
  4. 7. Most of the battles of the War of 1812 took place on the Great Lakes on or near the US border with ____.
  5. 10. This individual became president in 1801 as the first non-Federalist president. He was known as a "strict interpretist" of the Constitution.
  6. 11. At the Battle of ____, American Fort McHenry was under attack. Amazingly the US forces were able to withstand the attack and come out victorious, giving the soldiers the will power to finish fighting the war.
  7. 14. Traveling westward was treacherous, often resulting in struggles, sickness, or death. This is best exemplified through the disastrous outcome of the ___ party.
  8. 15. During the Battle of the USS ____, the Americans were victorious. This was a huge moral boost as it was our first major naval battle.
  9. 17. This term means the belief that it was God's will that the US stretch across the entire continent and is often depicted through a famous image. (2 words/no spaces)
  10. 18. This individual became a war hero as a result of the War of 1812, and would go on to be elected president in 1828 as a result.
  11. 19. In December 1814, the Treaty of ___ was signed, officially ending the War of 1812. All pre-war borders were restored.
  12. 21. These two men were hired to travel through the newly purchased Louisiana Purchase and document all the plants, animals, waterways, etc., that they came across. (3 words/no spaces)
  13. 23. Seeing the US flag continue to fly despite the bombardment of Fort McHenry, ___ ___ ___ was inspired to write a poem - the "Star Spangled Banner" - that would go on to become our national anthem. (3 words/no spaces)
Down
  1. 1. Following the Battle of Bladensburg, the British burned ____, destroying the White House and the US Capitol. Thankfully the important documents had already been evacuated and First Lady Dolley Madison was able to save a portrait of Washington.
  2. 3. Great Britain had the advantage of having the support of the Canadians and the ___ ___ during the War of 1812. (2 words/no spaces)
  3. 5. At the Battle of ___ ___, the Americans were victorious against the Native Americans, effectively ending the Creek Civil War that had been going on. (2 words/no spaces)
  4. 8. The Louisiana Purchase was purchased from ____ the leader of France after the US attempted to purchase New Orleans.
  5. 9. There were numerous ____ to the west, including the Santa Fe, Oregon, and Mormon.
  6. 12. This individual was the main Native American leader who was killed at the Battle of the Thames.
  7. 13. Considered the highlight of Jefferson's presidency, The ___ ___ doubled the size of the US in 1803. (2 words/no spaces)
  8. 16. At the Battle of ____, the British won a major victory that ultimately left the US capital open to attack.
  9. 20. At the Battle of the ____, the Americans were victorious and the main Native American leader was killed, resulting the in Native American alliance collapsing.
  10. 22. Most people had to save up for 5 years to travel west, they would fill ___ with supplies, and walk for months to reach their new homes in the west.