States and Territories
This state was acquired by the U.S. with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
What is Texas?
This man inspired a political movement based on expanding democracy for the common man.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whom eventually moved westward under Brigham Young, are also known by this name.
What are Mormons?
The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution, more commonly referred to by this name, guarantee personal liberties and rights.
What is the Bill of Rights?
These young politicians pushed for war with Britain, seeking to defend national honor and expand into Canada.
Who are War Hawks?
The acquisition of this territory from France in 1803 doubled the size of the U.S.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This political party was formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson and the Democrats, advocating for a strong federal government.
What is the Whigs?
This religious revival in the early 1800s emphasized personal salvation and salvation as well as social reform.
What is the Second Great Awakening?
This political group supported the 1787 Constitution and wanted a strong central government.
Who were the Federalists?
Andrew Jacksons forces defeated the British at this decisive 1815 battle after the Treaty of Ghent.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This plan is named for the southern state that caused controversy by entering the union allowing slaves, setting into motion a debate in the Senate.
What is the Missouri Compromise?
This ability of the Supreme Court to nullify laws or executive orders that are deemed to be unconstitutional was set forth in a landmark 1803 court case.
What is judicial review?
This philosophical movement valued intuition, nature, and individual conscience, with prominent figures like Emerson and Thoreau.
What is Transcendentalism?
At this meeting in 1787, delegates from 12 states gathered to revise the Articles of Confederation, which led to the drafting of the United States Constitution.
What is the Constitutional Convention?
This significant Patriot victory helped boost morale after Washingtons famous Delaware River crossing.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
This small state plan called for equal representation in a unicameral legislature, regardless of state population.
What is the New Jersey Plan?
This legislative body in England passed laws affecting the colonies.
What is Parliament?
This style of Christian preaching focuses on personal conversion and emotional faith, and was central to the revivalist movement.
What is Evangelical?
This collection of essays was written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton in support of the Constitution.
What are The Federalist Papers?
These professional soldiers are hired to fight in foreign armies, such as the Hessians who fought for the British.
What are mercenaries?
This man founded Georgia as a safe haven for indentured servants.
Who is Oglethorpe?
This 1807 trade ban intended to force Britain and France to respect American neutrality ultimately harmed the U.S. economy more than those of its intended targets.
What is the Embargo Act?
Often promoting rationalism and liberal Christian values, this religious group advocates for the belief in a single God rather than the Trinity.
What is Unitarian?
This series of meetings was held by Federalists to discuss grievances about the War of 1812.
What is the Hartford Convention?
This battle in New Jersey demonstrated the improved discipline of Washingtons troops after Valley Forge.
What is the Battle of Monmouth?