Expansion
President Jefferson bought what large piece of land for only $15 million?
Louisiana Purchase
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise Line?
To be a boundry line between free and slave states
French Revolution
Which amendment says that citizens have the right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
How many years is a president's term of office?
4 years
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What's the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across North America?
Manifest Destiny
What document to Lincoln issue that freed slaves in confederate states and gave motivation to Northern armies?
Emancipation Proclamation
James Madison went to war against Britain. What was this war called?
War of 1812
What are the five freedoms in the first amendment?
Religion, assembly, Press, Petition, speech
How old does someone need to be to be president?
35 years or older
What are the two parts of Congress called?
House of Representatives and the Senate
Which territory did the US gain as a result of an agreement with Spain after Andrew Jackson invaded it?
Florida
Who was the Confederate General?
Robert E Lee
Who did Aaron Burr kill in a dual?
Alexander Hamilton
What does the 4th amendment protect you from?
unlawful search
What are the two things a president can do with a proposed bill from Congress?
Sign or veto
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
Fighting over the border of Texas; Mexico killed 16 people
What battle did the Union win control of the middle of the Mississippi river where the river curved?
Vicksburg
Which president dealt with the Barbary coast pirates?
Thomas Jefferson
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th amendment
How many votes are needed in the electoral college in order to be president?
270
How many years is a senator's term of office?
6 years
Which president made the treaty to gain the Oregon territory?
Polk
What was the first battle that proved that the war would be difficult and long?
Battle of Bull Run
Which president passed the Alien and Sedition acts?
John Adams
What fraction of approval from the states is needed for a proposal to become an amendment?
3/4 (75%)
Which cabinet secretary is in charge of foreign relations?
Secretary of State
What future president was considered the father of the constitution?
James Madison