The Constitution
This Amendment protects an individuals' due process
5th Amendment
Name the civil uprising against taxation by farmers in Pennsylvania in the newly founded United States
The Whiskey Rebellion
The name of the treaty ending the War of 1812
Treaty of Ghent
Although slavery was decreasing, it greatly increased and created more tension in the US after this invention was created
The Cotton Gin
This Union leader led a 47-day campaign in Vicksburg, Mississippi
General Ulysses S. Grant
This is the document outlining the specific rights individuals hold in the United States
The Bill of Rights
This Federalist was known for several things: The National Bank, his economic plans for the nation, and his duel with Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
After Jefferson purchased the territory for $15 million, these three explorers set out to map it and, hopefully, discover a northwest passage to the Pacific Ocean
Lewis, Clark, Sacagewea
The Battle of Shiloh, Sherman's March, and Appomattox Courthouse were all victories for this side
The Union
The Gettysburg Address was a famous speech at the Gettysburg battlefield honoring fallen soldiers. It was delivered by this very tall man.
Abraham Lincoln
This is the term for the legislative, executive, and judicial branch and how they are separated in the government.
Checks and Balances
This political party strongly backed Adam's Alien and Sedition Acts during the second presidency
The Federalist Party
The Monroe Doctrine restricted nations on this continent from colonizing in North and South America
Europe
While the nation was split between the Union and the Confederacy, there were several states that lay in the middle. Maryland was the most important one of these states.
Border States
Controlling this very important river would allow the Union to stop supplies and troops from getting to Confederacy soldiers and battles.
The Mississippi River
This branch holds the power to veto a bill before it becomes a law
The Executive Branch
When Washington became president, he set many precedents that were followed for decades. One of his main priorities was his stance toward other countries. This specific Proclamation restricted British and French ships from American Ports.
The Proclamation of Neutrality
This was the idea that Americans had the right and responsibility to extend their territory and holdings all the way to the Pacific Ocean
Manifest Destiny
This battle was the first major one in the war, as well as the one that convinced both sides that the war would not be easily won
Battle of Bull Run
Yankees
The law that prevails (wins) when a state and federal law contradict one another
Federal Law
"Factions" are another term for this, which George Washington hated and warned the nation against.
Political Parties
After the Battle of Tippecanoe, this Native American leader joined forces with the British against the Americans
Tecumseh
The South believed support would come from these two countries if they won battles in Union territory, largely because they relied on their cotton exports
Britain and France
The South