Early Republic
This document was replaced by the Constitution because it was to weak.
Articles of Confederation
Law that Jackson sponsored which forced Native people to leave their homelands .
Indian Removal Act
What is the belief that God gave America the right to expand to the West?
Manifest Destiny
Define impressment.
Forcibly recruiting people into military service
Which president set the precedents of what a president does?
George Washington
The first two parties in American government were the Democratic-Republicans and -
The Federalists
Appointing people to federal jobs based on favors or loyalty
Spoils System
What made some people rush to California
Gold (California Gold Rush)
Why did the Federalists support the Constitution?
They wanted a stronger central government.
This President oversaw the Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson
The choice to remain uninvolved in foreign wars and issues
Neutrality
Jackson thought this institution was corrupted by foreign interests and wealthy citizens.
The National Bank
This territory’s acquisition set off Manifest Destiny
Louisiana Purchase
The forced removal of Cherokees and other natives from their lands
Trail of Tears
Thomas Jefferson issued this order that stopped all foreign trade in the US
Embargo Act
The group of people appointed to advise the president.
Cabinet
Jackson expanded the right to vote beyond white male property owners. Who else did he allow to vote?
ANY White Male
Which river did Lewis and Clark use to explore the west?
Missouri River
States decided to either follow a federal law or not
Nullification Crisis
This President led the country during the war of 1812
James Madison
This doctrine shaped the foreign policy of America towards the end of the Early Republic.
The Monroe Doctrine
Jackson ignored this supreme court decision that ruled in favor of the Cherokee nation?
Worcester v. Georgia
In what acquisition Mexico $10 million for parts of Arizona and New Mexico?
Gadsden Purchase
Who were the two major Anti-Federalist leaders?
Patrick Henry &
George Mason
What are the two main roles of the president?
Head of State, Commander-in-Chief