Government
4 years
What were the years of the Mexican War?
1846-1848
Who began the Mormon religion?
Joseph Smith
Mexican dictator who attacked the Alamo
Santa Anna
Branch of government that makes laws
legislative
How long does a member of the House of Representatives serve?
two years
What were the dates of the War of 1812?
1812-1815
Who was the leader of the Texans at San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
route followed by the Cherokee Indians after the Indian Removal Act was signed
Trail of Tears
branch of government that interprets laws
judicial
US Senators serve a term of ___________years.
6
What were the dates of the French and Indian War?
1754-1763
Who preached the sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?"
Jonathan Edwards
area of land that the US gained at the end of the Mexican War
Mexican Cession
branch of government that enforces laws
executive
How many representatives does each state elect for the Senate?
two
What was the document that was drafted to attempt to resolve the dispute over slavery in 1850?
Compromise of 1850
Which President signed the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
What were some problems with the idea of Manifest Destiny?
people used God's name to violate biblical teaching
Americans did not have the God given right to take the land in the west from the Indians
How many representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?
depends on the state's population
What year did the Civil War begin?
1861
What was another name for the Lonestar Republic?
Republic of Texas
Allowing a territory to decide whether or not they will allow slavery
popular sovereignty
Why did the Indians not easily convert to Christianity?
Americans took their land and tried to force their religion on the Indians. They tried to change their lifestyles and culture.