Inventions & Industry
This invention by Eli Whitney revolutionized cotton production and increased the demand for enslaved labor.
Cotton Gin
In 1803, this major land deal doubled the size of the U.S.
Louisiana Purchase
who was the US President during the War of 1812
James Madison
This president was responsible for the Indian Removal Act.
Andrew Jackson
What is Judicial Review, and what court case established it?
gave the Supreme Court the power to decide whether a law is constitutional or Unconstitutional. Marbury V. Madison
The invention of interchangeable parts made this type of Manufacturing more efficient.
Mass Production
What motivated Jefferson to send explorers to survey the Louisiana Territory?
To map the land and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.
What was one major cause of the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain?
British impressment of American sailors and interference with U.S. trade were major causes of the war.
Which president vetoed the National Bank because he thought it gave too much power to wealthy Americans?
Andrew Jackson
Which Chief Justice of the Supreme Court strengthened the power of the federal government through decisions like Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland?
John Marshall
This invention improved transportation by allowing boats to travel upstream against currents. And who invented it?
Steamboat, Robert Fulton
who were the men that Thomas Jefferson sent to explore the Louisiana territory
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
This final American victory in 1815 made Andrew Jackson a national hero.
Battle of New Orleans
This word describes Jackson’s practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs.
Spoils System
How did Did Jackson respond to Cherokee Nation V. Georgia?
He ignored the Supreme Court decision, and the Cherokee were forced to relocate.
How did the Cotton Gin change Farming in the South?
It made cotton cleaning much faster, increasing cotton production and demand for slave labor.
What Native American girl helped Lewis and Clark on their Expedition?
Sacagawea
What message did the Monroe Doctrine send to European powers about the Western Hemisphere?
It warned Europe not to colonize or interfere in the Americas.
Which President sent Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana territory
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the case McCulloch v. Maryland important?
It confirmed that the federal government has power over the states and that Congress could create a national bank.
What was the Erie Canal? Who helped build it, and why was it important for trade?
The Erie Canal was a waterway built in New York with the support of Governor DeWitt Clinton. It connected the Hudson River to the Great Lakes, making it easier and cheaper to move goods.
How did the Louisiana Purchase and westward exploration affect Native American nations?
It led to displacement, conflict, and loss of land for many tribes.
During the War of 1812, what happened when the British attacked Washington, D.C. in 1814?
The British set fire to the White House and other government buildings, forcing President Madison and other officials to flee the city.
Which president passed the Embargo Act of 1807? What was its purpose, and what was one major effect on the U.S. economy?
Thomas Jefferson passed the Embargo Act of 1807 to avoid war by stopping trade with Britain and France. It hurt American merchants and the economy, especially in New England, because trade was halted.
What was the main issue in Worcester v. Georgia, and what did the Supreme Court decide?
the case said Georgia couldn’t control Cherokee land, but President Jackson ignored the ruling and forced Native Americans removal to continue.