President Thomas Jefferson in 1804 elected as president. One day, he discovers that the French were selling the Louisiana Territory to Spain, he takes advantage of this and buys it instead, thus making the Louisiana Purchase to extend the U.S. two times its original size and to gain control of New Orleans Mississippi River. After the purchase, the Lewis & Clark Expedition was formed to discover more about the Louisiana Territory in which the Native Americans had dwelled. Lewis & Clark were respectful to the Native Americans they encountered during their expedition because they had to prevent future quarrels. Lewis and Clark were mostly friendly to the Native Americans due to a request from Thomas Jefferson himself to be kind to them.
Thesis Statement: Lewis and Clark took a journey that would last over 3 years, and made many discoveries about the plants and wildlife, they met Sacagawea who translated and her presents allowed for better communication to open trade with the Indians, but also gained knowledge for maps that would be used for future exploration. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the land gained from the Louisiana Purchase and to let the native American Indians of that area know there was a new presidency. President Jefferson wanted them to record their findings; animals, plants, and locations. Lewis and Clark took a journey that would last over 3 years, and made many discoveries about the plants and wildlife, they met Sacagawea who translated and her presents allowed for better communication to open trade with the Indians, but also gained knowledge for maps that would be used for future exploration.
Everything discussed in Chapter 8: A New Nation Facing a Revolutionary World, Crash Course in US History: Where US Politics Came From, Crash Course in US History: Thomas Jefferson & His Democracy, and Crash Course in US History: The War of 1812 accrued between 1789 and 1815. George Washington became the first president of the United States; he wasn’t elected into office he was placed into office mainly for his aid in defeating the British. To pay off debt from the war a tax on whiskey was implemented, however, many farmers opposed the tax because whiskey was their main source of revenue. To the settle the rebellion president George Washington lead 15,000 federalized troops into Pennsylvania.
The American Revolutionary War was a war fought from 1775-1783, also known as the American War of Independence, between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the thirteen colonies. The colonies wanted independence and free from British rule. In order to gain their independence the colonies had to fight for it.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804—1806 is arguably one of the most important moments in the creation of the superpower known as the United States of America. Lewis and Clark’s expeditions of the Louisiana Territory and western territories are highly well-known and are considered to be the reason for the growth in American populace in all areas west of the Mississippi River. If it weren’t for President Thomas Jefferson’s decision to buy the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte and to support the expeditions of the land, it is possible that migration in the western regions of the North American continent would be fairly different than it had already transpired. The Lewis and Clark Expeditions mainly saw the rise of American dominance
The defeat of British troops ended the war of 1812 which boosted American’s patriotism and confidence. The defeat was the first of its kind in the history of America and British government. As a result, the nation’s economy expanded, businesses boomed and new states were also created. Europeans and Europeans born in America now consider themselves Americans, they was unity and Federalist Party died out. This era introduced the Anti-Federalists, John Monroe Jefferson’s Secretary of States won the votes and was elected as the President.
The American Revolution was a pivotal time in the making of the United States of America. The British wanted to maintain control of the Colonies. The people wanted freedom and release from the taxation England had imposed on the Colonies. During this battle for independence several heroes emerged. One of those heroes was General Benedict Arnold.
John Adams played a significant role in the American Revolution. This revolution was one of the most important wars in American history. This war was the seed to the flower that bloomed into the country that we are today. The American Revolution was the war between America and Great Britain over America’s independence. This war, fought from 1775-1783 was also called the American War of Independence.
1) Lewis and Clark established relationships with the Native Americans in the region which was the main goal of Thomas Jefferson. The information they learned from the Native Americans such as food and Navigation proved to be very helpful. 2) The expedition provided extensive facts on the Northwest’s natural resources. 3) Lewis and Clark were able to document over 170 plants and over 100 animal species.
- They also attacked Detroit and Niagara, but were defeated each time. - Following a string of defeats, they had some victories. - They won a battle in Lake Erie thanks to the construction of some ships. - Tecumseh was defeated and killed at the Battle of the Thames. - The heroics of Thomas MacDonough effectively saved New York from the British.
The Corps of Discovery, led by Lewis and Clark began an expedition to find an all water route to the Pacific- NW on May 14,1803. Lewis, Clark, Sacagawea, and myself set out to explore the recently bought, Louisiana Territory. The United States didn’t know much about the Louisiana Territory therefore, Thomas Jefferson set the Corps of Discovery with the following directions: Lewis must take detailed notes on all of the plants and animals discovered. Clark was told to make an accurate map with geographical features. Explore the Missouri River to find an all water route to the Pacific Ocean.
The war of 1812 is often called the “2nd American Revolution” because it was the second time we fought Britain. However, the sentiment could be farther from the truth. It is a major part of American history. The first American Revolution fought for our independence. America fought the war of 1812 really just because of trade and impressment, the British Orders in Council, and Britain’s incitement of Indian warfare on America’s western frontier.
The Seven Years War, also known as “The Duel for North American” took a major part in American’s independence. This war had the Native Indians (controlled by Great Britain at the time) and the Europeans (mainly the French) at neck and neck for the domination over North America. The Seven Years’ War provoked many changes to America, some stayed the same but for the most part, it was a new change, which included new politics, land acquisitions and colonization. Without this war, America may have never gotten their independence and still be under Great Britain’s control. The acts that happened were one of the several steps for America to reach their independence.
The United States won its independence for Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. America struggled to get the advantage, but eventually was able to win the war. In the beginning it proved difficult to even acquire the troops necessary to fight a war. The troops they got had no adeptness for fighting. They struggled throughout the war and at times their chances for success looked bleak.
The American Revolution or also known as The War of Independence was brought on by American colonists. The colonists felt the taxations and limitations oppressed onto the Americans by British was worth fighting for their rights. The Americans had George Washington as their general, and Washington had an itch to keep the moral of the colonists alive during the hard times. In the times of The American Revolution, the Second Continental Congress emerged and voted for freedom from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin came together and formed a document stating the colonists’ intent to gain independence from Great Britain.