This man-made waterway connected the port of New York with the interior
What is the Erie Canal?
100
The annexation of Texas occurred during his administration.
Who was John Tyler?
100
Texas freedom fighters will never let you forget about this Spanish mission
What is the Alamo?
100
This was the name given to Jackson by his men because of his toughness and resolve.
What is "Old Hickory?"
100
After the Mexican American War, Mexico recognized this river as their northern boundary with the United States.
What is the Rio Grande?
200
This overland passage ultimately led the Whitmans to their doom
What is the Oregon Trail?
200
This president became famous after defeating the British at the Battle of the Thames, with the help of Tecumseh
Who was William Henry Harrison?
200
Anglo "Texians" were already at odds with this ethnic group even before the Texas Revolution
Who are the Tejanos?
200
Jackson began campaigning immediately after his loss in 1824, blaming the 'corrupt bargain' between John Quincy Adams and this Kentucky congressman
Who was Henry Clay?
200
This general was known as "Old Rough and Ready" because of his toughness in battle.
Who was Zachary Taylor?
300
This passageway connected Missouri to New Mexico after the Mexican Cession
What is the Santa Fe Trail?
300
This New York native had no formal education, but studied law under an attorney
Who was Martin Van Buren?
300
This 'peculiar institution,' while ostensibly illegal under Mexican law, made the annexation of Texas more attractive to Southern states
What is slavery?
300
Jackson hated these because he thought they contributed to corruption and graft
What are banks?
300
This US representative was sent to negotiate for Mexican lands; when he was snubbed, Polk sent troops to test the borders
Who was John Slidell?
400
This was the first federally funded 'interstate' highway
What is the Cumberland Road?
400
This president was the first to reestablish a national treasury after it was eliminated by Jackson in 1832.
Who was James K Polk?
400
This man served as the first and third President of the Texas Republic, and went on to become the Governor of the State.
Who was Sam Houston?
400
Before his political career began, Jackson had already made a name for himself in Tennessee raising these
What are horses?
400
General Winfield Scott earned this less-than-honorable name because of his insistence on wearing an ostentatious uniform at all times, complete with plumage
What is "Old Fuss and Feathers?"
500
This trail led the faithful to a new home in the desert of the American Southwest
What is the Mormon Trail?
500
This 'accidental' president was disowned by his party for vetoing two bank bills
Who was John Tyler?
500
In a long-standing misnomer, the first 297 families to settle in Austin called themselves this
What is "The Old 300"?
500
The Nullification Crisis occurred when this state tried to refuse a tariff-- Jackson wasn't having it.
What is South Carolina?
500
Known as the "Father of Texas," he brought the first 300 families to the area before it had even become a Republic