The Constitution
What was the first government of the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
Who was sent out to explore the Louisana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
Define the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
The Americas were no longer open to any new colonization
What is the belief that God gave Americans a “God-Given right to move out and conquer the west”?
Manifest Destiny
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?
$15,000,000
The Great Compromise created what 2 parts of the Legislative Branch?
House of Reps and The Senate
Who did we buy the Lousiana Territory from?
The French, Napoleon
Define Sectionalism
The state is more important than Nation
What started the Mexican-American War?
Border disputes and Texas joining America
Name 1 of the rules about slavery that were placed on Missouri for them to be able to join the USA?
1. No New slaves could be brought into the State
2. Children of Slaves in Missouri were set free at the age of 25
How many members of the US House of Representatives are there?
435
What battle saved our westward expansion from falling into the hands of the British?
Battle of New Orleans
Define Nationalism
The Nation is more important than states
Who did Texas fight for their independence from what Country?
Mexico
In the Monroe Doctrine, what was the United States willing to do with Europe if they violated the Monroe Doctrine?
Declare War!
America is a Constitutional what?
Constitutional Republic
Who was the Native American that helped the explorers on their journey to the Pacific Ocean?
Sacagawea
How did voting change with Jackson’s Presidency?
Now all white men regardless of status can vote
What Treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
If the House of Representatives is based on State Population...Which state has the most Representatives?
California
How is the Constitution like a “Frame of a House”
Never finished, can add more, take stuff away, etc
Why did America get dragged into another war with England?
England was stealing our cargo and was empressing (kidnapping) our sailors at sea to join the royal navy
Andrew Jackson did what to the Native Americans in the Southern States?
Indian removal act; Sent them on the Trail of Tears and removed them from the South to Oklahoma
What was the Seneca Falls Convention all about?
Was the first attempt at getting women the right to vote
What happened to Texas after they got their freedom from Mexico?
They became an independent country, The Republic of Texas.