Westward Expansion
What is the belief that it was American settler's obvious fate, to settle land all the way to the Pacific Ocean in order to spread democracy referred to as?
Manifest Destiny
How many branches of the United States government are there?
3
A crucial battle in the Texas Revolution happened at this abandoned mission near San Antonio.
Alamo
How many Representatives are there from each state?
It depends on the state's population.
The _____________________ is a 2,000 mile long trail which stretched from places such as Independence, Missouri, or Council Bluffs, Iowa, west into Oregon Country.
Oregon Trail
Congress includes two parts. What are they?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
What kind of trading were mountain men involved in?
Fur.
In George Washington's farewell address, what is ONE of the three warnings that Washington gave to the country
1) Avoid political parties.
2) Avoid national debt.
3) Avoid becoming extremely involved in foreign affairs.
In what became known as the Bear Flag Revolt, the Americans declared California to be an independent nation. Rebels hoisted a flag with what was supposed to look like a bear. Californios laughed at the flag, saying that the bear looked like what animal?
A pig.
What court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison.