Unit 2 Louisiana Purchase-Battle of New Orleans Study Guide
How is the outcome of the American Revolution related to the War of 1812?
Britain never fully accepted American independence and continued to provoke the United States
In Louisiana, what is a parish?
County
How was the port of New Orleans related to the economic success of the United States in the late 1700s?
The Mississippi River allowed for importing and exporting goods.
Which explains how the United States gained control of West Florida?
Annexed
Who led the Americans to victory at the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Although the Treaty of Ghent was negotiated on December 24, 1814, prior to the Battle of New Orleans, why was the U.S. victory on the Plains of Chalmette important to...?
(a) the United States A correct response may emphasize that the victory in New Orleans demonstrated the potential military strength the U.S. was developing, thus gaining respect from the international community as well as Britain. The victory also developed a sense of patriotic (nationalist) pride among Americans that unified the various sections of the country (e.g., New England, Louisiana, Western Ohio Valley) that had created questions of their commitment to a united nation. The final removal of British forces from the defined U.S. borders and the curtailing of impressments were genuinely enacted after the battlefield success. (b) the state of Louisiana In terms of Louisiana, the new American citizens in Louisiana successfully shared a historic event with their new government, which may have convinced them of the U.S. commitment to the protection and value of Louisiana as well as impressing the Louisiana citizens with their military success. In essence, it gave the people of Louisiana (former European colonists) a sense of independence that was shared with their fellow Americans. Louisiana residents were no longer viewed as foreigners by the appreciative U.S.
Why did the United States decide to try to buy New Orleans?
*This resulted in purchasing the entire Louisiana Territory* Spain closed the Mississippi River to shipping. *Pickney's Treaty expired*
In what year did the United States purchase Louisiana?
1803
Describe the effects the U.S. acquisition of Louisiana from France had on the United States and Louisiana?
Effects on United States: The United States doubled its size geographically and expanded its access to resources in the west. The acquisition of the port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River provided a multitude of trade possibilities. The expansion of territory gave rise to the belief in "manifest destiny." Effects on Louisiana: Louisiana benefited from a government that was based on a republican form of government. The open trade market of the U.S. provided a stable economy for Louisiana. The proximity and trade opportunities provided merchants in New Orleans and Louisiana with free enterprise opportunities to acquire wealth. The U.S. military, although in its infancy, provided security that France and Spain were unable to provide the colony of Louisiana.
The United States purchased Louisiana territory from?
France
What event allowed Napoleon Bonaparte to become the leader in France?
French Revolution
Why did many people in Louisiana support Andrew Jackson's run for president?
He protected them in the War of 1812
Why did Thomas Jefferson want to purchase the Isle of Orleans from France?
He wanted access to and control of the New Orleans and the Mississippi River (for western farmers)
Why was Jackson hesitant to enlist the help of Jean Lafitte before the Battle of New Orleans?
He was a notorious pirate
In which two ways did Britain provoke the United States into another conflict in 1812?
Impressed sailors and refused to abandon forts
What led Andrew Jackson to enlist the help of Jean Lafitte prior to the Battle of New Orleans?
Lafitte's men knew the area better than the militia
What feature helped to form a natural boundary between Spanish and American lands?
Mississippi River
What is the eastern boundary of Louisiana Purchase?
Mississippi River
What conclusion can be drawn about the impact of Louisiana Purchase?
More than doubled the U.S.
Who was the leader of France, took power during the French Revolution?
Napoleon
Leader of the French government when the United States purchased Louisiana?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Why did France decide to sell Louisiana to the United States?
Napoleon could not retake control of Saint-Domingue. This made Louisiana useless to him.
Which Louisiana city was an important target for the British during the War of 1812?
New Orleans
This flag was a representation of which group?
Republic of West Florida
What two events led to United States control?
Revolt against Spain and annexation 1811 Slave Revolt
What did Pickney's Treaty allow the United States to do?
Ship and store goods in New Orleans. Necessary to the economy of the United States
Which country controlled the Mississippi River at the port of New Orleans?
Spain
How did France get the Louisiana territory from Spain?
Spain gave Louisiana to France in the Treaty of San Ildefonso because they were too weak to stand up to Napolean's army.
President of the United States at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was Claiborne's Proclamation text published in three different languages?
To ensure that every Louisiana resident, including Claiborne, could read it.
How did the port of New Orleans affect the international economy as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
Trade was opened between the United States and all other countries because the United States had opened trade and not merchantilism.
Describe the Western Boundary?
Unclear in the treaty. Not a specific line. Will cause conflict.
Which would have best described the highlighted area in 1810?
West Florida
Who was the first governor of the Territory of Orleans?
William C.C. Claiborne
