Jackson's Presidency
Which of Jackson's nicknames symbolized his relatability to the American people?
The Common People's President
Provide TWO POTENTIAL PUSH FACTORS of people moving out of the Eastern United States.
Disease, Natural Disasters, Overcrowding, Job Competition, etc.
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
England
In 1821, _________ gained its independence from Spain. In 1836, _________ gained its independence from Mexico.
Mexico // Texas
Why were early factories placed around rivers?
River power (currents) were used to power the mills.
Which TWO wars did Andrew Jackson fight in prior to his life in politics?
American Revolution / War of 1812
Provide TWO POTENTIAL PULL FACTORS of people moving to the Western United States.
Job Opportunities, Gold, Adventure/Curiosity, Promise of Land, More Rights/Freedom, Start Over, etc.
What was the first industry to "industrialize"?
Textiles
What role do the Rio Grande River and the Nueces River play in the Mexican-American War?
They were the disputed borders between the US and Mexico
What is the name of the 1,200-mile journey from native ancestral lands to Indian Territory?
Trail of Tears
What election is often regarded as the "Corrupt Bargain"?
1824
What is the name of the classic game that recreates the adventures of westward expansion?
Oregon Trail
What was one revolutionary/unique thing about the factories built by Francis C. Lowell?
All steps of production were built under one roof / he hired women
Who is Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna?
Mexican president and military leader
In this unit, we discussed the discovery of gold in two different states - what are they?
Georgia (1829) & California (1848)
Which two presidential candidates are thought to have "stolen" an election from Andrew Jackson?
John Q. Adams & Henry Clay
What is the term that describes "God's desire for the United States to expand westward"?
Manifest Destiny
What is Samuel Slater most known for doing?
Sneaking factory plans from England to the United States / Building factories in New England
What present-day state was caught in the middle of the dispute between the United States and Mexico?
Texas
Who were Elias Boudinot & John Ross?
Cherokee Chiefs or Leaders
What is the name of the law that forcibly removed Native Americans from their lands in 1830?
The Indian Removal Act
Throughout American History, the US has taken land or negotiated land from TWO European countries, and one North American country. What are they?
England, France, & Mexico
What TWO major changes occurred during the Industrial Revolution?
Production: By hand --> machines
Pay: For product --> wages
Name 4 of the 6 states ceded to the United States following the Mexican-American War.
California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado.
How did England attempt to keep industrialization technology a secret?
Banned information - or people with information - of technology from leaving the country