Politics
What is the Cabinet?
A group of people who help advise the president
What is Nullification?
A state refusing to acknowledge a federal law
What is a war hawk?
a politician that is calling for war
What was the Trail of Tears?
the forceful movement of thousands of Native people, killing around 25% of them.
What did Samuel Slater do?
Steal British technology to jumpstart the American Industrial revolution
Political Parties
What is the Spoils System?
Rewarding people based on their support with jobs
What led to the Mexican American war?
what doubled the size of America?
Louisiana Purchase
Who did the United States purchase Louisiana from?
the French
Which President dismantled the banks?
Andrew Jackson
What was the Fugitive Slave act?
the North needed to return run away slaves
Who won the war of 1812?
Nobody, it was a draw
what were the three teams who explored west? (100 each)
Red River expedition
Zebulon Pike
Lewis and Clark
Why were Americans upset with the French and the British?
They were both raiding our ships when we tried to trade with the other party.
what were the first two political parties?
Federalist and Democratic Republicans
What does Marbury V. Madison establish?
Judicial Review
Who led the winning side on during the Creek War?
Andrew Jackson
What was the Gold Rush?
When thousands of people left for California to find gold
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
It states that America will not be interfered with by Europe, and that the United States would not interfere with Europe either
What was the Corrupt bargain?
When Henry Clay lumped his votes and John Q. Adam's votes together to let Adams win the presidency vs. Jackson
What did Ogden v. Gibbons establish?
The federal government is the only entity that can regulate interstate commerce
Who led the Losing Side during the Creek War?
Tecumseh
what is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that America needs to connect the East and West coast
What is Impressment?
Forcing sailors to join the Navy