History of the Americas Questions

Said by Lincoln of this man "I cannot spare this man. He wins."

Ironclad shipsaerial reconnaissance from balloonscoordination of troop movements by telegraph

The activity that occupied the least amount of time for the soldiers of the Civil War was

Order to "let that valley be left so that crows flying over it will have to carry their own rations"

Formed Sons of LibertyUsed violence against British agentsMet in a congress to insist on their rights

Took command of the Army of Northern Virginia from Joseph Johnston

Considered the first modern war because of all the new military and technological improvements used

Orders were to "forage liberally on the country during the march"

J.E.B. Stuart's raid of General Pope's headquarters helped bring the Confederacy its second victory

The territory of ______________________ came into American hands during the Bear Flag Revolution

__________________________________ and ____________________________ both claimer Oregon territory before 1846

The principle of ___________________ ________________________ said that people in the territories should decide whether they wished to allow slavery or not.

American general _____________ ______________ was elected president in 1848 after gaining popularity and success during the Mexican War.

Stephen Douglas helped to gain the passage of the Compromise of 1850

Northern democrats who were willing to compromise on the political problems of the 1850's were called ____________________

John Tyler won the election of 1844 by promising "all of Oregon , all of Texas".

Mexican president __________________ _____________ opposed Texas indeoendence

The __________________________ founded Salt Lake City in Utah,

The Spanish set up missions along the coast of California before the area fell into American hands

______________________ __________________________ succeeded to the presidency when Zachary Taylor died in office.