trail of tears
What are ways the Cherokee adopted European culture?
They learned the English language, owned slaves, and raised European crops.
how long was the journey to Oregon
5-6 months
the president that was called
king mob
by political opponents
Andrew Jackson was called king mob because of how he riled mobs to his side
when did Florida become u.s
1819
what percent of land was gained with the Mexican cession
55 percent
What did the Indian Removal Act authorize?
The removal of Native Americans from their homelands.
The belief that the U.S. had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent.
manifest destiny
7th u.s president
Andrew Jackson
how did u.s.a. get California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, most of Arizona and Colorado, and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming.
mexican cession
What president started the Mexican-American War
President James K. Polk
Who were the "Five Civilized Tribes"?
Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, and Seminole.
what year was the Californian gold rush
1848 –1855
what u.s. president have his arm saved by the Cherokee?
hint same man that offered the Indian removal act
Andrew Jackson
what year was the purchase of alaska
1867
Why did the U.S go to war with Mexico?
The U.S tried to make a treaty with Mexico for land but Mexico refused.
first tribe to start the trail of teers
Choctaw
claimed 4000 lives
reasons people wanted to move west.
California: Gold rush & its effects
Oregon Territory: natural resources for new industries & better life for families.
Salt Lake City: Mormons' religious freedom & better life for families.
what was the source of Andrew Jackson wealth
slavery
even his museum admits it
what year was the gadsden Purchase
1853
Why was the United States willing to pay more per mile for the Gadsden Purchase than for the Mexican Cession?
build a railroad
Cherokee Phoenix
The name of the Cherokee newspaper created by Elias Boudinot.
First (and only) president of the Lone Star Republic
Sam Houston
how many duels did Andrew Jackson take part in?
103+
what year was the louisiana purchase
1803
Why were Southerners supportive of the Mexican-American War?
States that formed from the new territory would likely allow slavery.