Citizenship & The Constitution
If Dheer is told he cannot legally carry a weapon, what amendment is being violated?
2nd
Who was the 2nd president?
John Adams
The Non-Intercourse Act banned trade between which 2 countries?
Britain and France
What was the nickname given to the tariffs given during Jackson's presidency?
Tariff of abomination
Gold seeking miners were referred to as...
Forty-niners
Liam is told he is not allowed to practice his religion, which amendment is being violated
1st
What is a precedent and give one example of a precedent Washington set
An action that later serves as an example ... cabinet, only running 2 terms
Who was elected president in 1808?
James Madison
Why was the election of 1824 considered a corrupt bargain?
Clay v Jackson v JQA, Clay drops out to support JQA and he makes him his secretary of state
Spain
Which amendment protects against double jeopardy?
5th
-No debt
-No political parties
-No permanent alliances
What are the 4 parts of the Monroe Doctrine?
The US will not interfere in the affairs of European nations
The US would recognize and not interfere with existing European colonies
The US will consider any European power’s attempt to colonize or interfere with nations in the Western Hemisphere to be a hostile act
The Western Hemisphere (the Americas) is off-limits to future colonization from any foreign power
What was the Indian Removal Act?
authorized the removal of Native Americans who lived east of the Mississippi River to lands in the West
California became the ____ state
31
How many members are in the House of Representatives, how old do you have to be to run for office, how long are your terms, and how long must you be a US citizen?
435
25
2 year terms
US citizen for 7 years
DAILY DOUBLE. What are Jefferson/Hamilton's views on the following...
Loose or strict construction
Farming or manufacturing
French or British alliance
High or low tariffs?
Hamilton - loose / J - strict
H - manufacturing / J - farming
H- British /J - French
H- higher / J - lower
What 2 cities did the Erie Canal connect?
Albany & buffalo
Who won the election of 1836?
Martin Van Buren
What happened during the Battle of San Jacito?
Texans organize at San Jacito river
“Remember the Alamo!”
Santa Anna is captured and forced to sign a treaty to grant independence
How many members are in the Senate, how old do you have to be to run for office, how long are your terms, and how long must you be a US citizen?
100
35
6 year terms
US citizen for 9 years
What was the purpose of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
What were 3 effects of the Treaty of Ghent?
Each country returned territory it had conquered
Patriotism in America
Many Native American groups broken up
Boost in American manufacturing
What is the states' rights doctrine
States formed the govt, therefore their power should be greater. they should be able to nullify federal laws
What was the Gasden Purchase?
US will give $10 million to Mexico and receive territory to establish the border