First Presidents US
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Who bought land from France in 1803?
Thomas Jefferson
Who did the United States fight in the War of 1812?
Britain
What law forced Native Americans to move west?
Indian Removal Act
What is a push factor?
A reason to leave
What group of advisors did Washington create?
The Cabinet
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
Land bought from France
What is impressment?
Forcing sailors into service
Which Native American group was removed?
Cherokee
What was abolition?
Ending slavery
Which group wanted a strong national government?
Federalists
Who explored the new western land?
Lewis and Clark
Who became a hero after the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Who was president during the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
What event began the women's rights movement?
Seneca Falls Convention
Who was the second president?
John Adams
Who helped guide Lewis and Clark?
Sacagawea
Name one cause of the War of 1812.
Trade issues or impressment
Why was the Trail of Tears tragic?
Many suffered and died
Give one push factor for immigration.
Famine / poverty / lack of jobs
Why did political parties form?
People had different ideas about government
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?
It doubled the size of the U.S.
Name one result of the War of 1812.
Increased national pride
What did the Cherokee try to do to stop removal?
They went to court
Who was Frederick Douglass?
Former slave and abolitionist