Election Facts
Who won the election of 1840?
William Henry Harrison
What were some of the customs and ways of life of the Cherokees?
-adopted some white customs
-some businesses (farming/grain)
-some converted to christianity
-could read/speak English
-had their own written alphabet
-started newspaper in both English and Cherokee
-established a government on a written constitution
The right to vote
suffrage
a meeting of members of a political group
caucus
What forms of entertainment were used to win the 1840 election?
Parades, barbecues, etc.
Which state did John C. Calhoun represent?
South Carolina
The right of people to rule themselves independently
self-government
Which Native American group fought three wars against removal?
Seminoles
Why did three times as many people vote in the election of 1828 oppose to the 1824 election?
The new voters were all supporting Jackson
What was the message to congress, December 1823?
Monroe Doctrine
trade between two or more states
interstate commerce
What was the forced movement of Native American tribes called?
Trail of Tears
Who won the election of 1824 and how many terms did he serve?
John Quincy Adams; 1 term
Which state did Henry Clay represent?
Kentucky
The economic system in which privately owned businesses compete in a free market
capitalism
What was the panic of 1837?
Economic Collapse; the hard times that followed lasted 6 years
Who won the election of 1828?
Jackson
Which state did Daniel Webster represent?
Massachusetts
A legal document giving certain rights to a person or company
charter
Who were the 5 civilized tribes?
Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek, Seminoles