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This is why the War of 1812 is sometimes called the “Second War for American Independence.”
The U.S. was fighting Great Britain again to protect its rights
This forced removal of the Cherokee became known as the “Trail of Tears.”
Soldiers forced the Cherokee to relocate and many died
This compromise kept the balance of power in the Senate by admitting Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state.
Missouri Compromise
This religious movement encouraged social reforms such as abolition and temperance.
Second Great Awakening
This change allowed more white men to vote and helped Andrew Jackson win the presidency in 1828.
Voting rights expanded to more white men
These members of Congress pushed for war because they wanted to expand U.S. territory, including Canada.
War Hawks
This Supreme Court case ruled that states could not interfere with Native American lands, but the ruling was ignored.
Worcester v. Georgia
This Supreme Court case allowed Congress to create the Second Bank of the United States.
McCulloch v. Maryland
These women became national leaders by fighting for women’s rights and the right to vote.
Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
This system rewarded political supporters with government jobs.
Government jobs
This Native American leader allied with the British after being defeated at Tippecanoe.
Tecumseh
This Supreme Court case labeled Native American tribes as “dependent nations.”
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
This clause of the Constitution gave Congress the power to pass laws needed to carry out its duties.
Necessary and Proper Clause
This reformer helped improve conditions for people with mental illness.
Dorthea Dix -New mental health facilities were built
Why was Jackson seen as a king?
He ignored Supreme Court rulings
This president broke away from Washington’s policy of neutrality by declaring war on Britain.
James Madison
This action by Georgia led directly to the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia court case.
Georgia passed laws pressuring the Cherokee to leave the state
This Supreme Court case used the “Necessary and Proper Clause” to expand federal power.
McCulloch v. Maryland
This document, written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, was modeled after the Declaration of Independence.
Declaration of Sentiments
This action showed Jackson expanding the power of the presidency.
Using the veto power frequently
This First Lady saved important documents and George Washington’s portrait when the British burned Washington, D.C.
Dolley Madison
In this Supreme Court case, the Court ruled that Native American tribes were not foreign nations but “dependent nations,” meaning they could not sue states in federal court. This decision weakened Native American efforts to protect their land from state governments.
Cherokee Nation v. Georgia?
This Supreme Court case established judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison
This movement argued that slavery was sinful and should be abolished.
Abolitionist movement
This Supreme Court ruling did Jackson ignore, leading to the removal of Native Americans.
Worcester v. Georgia