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The name of the war in which the USA won its independence from Britain.
The Revolutionary War
John Marshall establishes JUDICIAL REVIEW when someone sues for their judge appointment letter.
Marbury vs. Madison
How the 13 colonies gained their freedom
French and Indian War or Revolutionary War
He pressed for the Indian Removal Act & later ignored John Marshall's decision.
President Andrew Jackson
a sense of pride in one's region over the pride in the nation
sectionalism
A social and economic reorganization that took place as machines replaced hand tools and large-scale factory production developed.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
True of False: Nullification is legal
false
How the USA gained the land to the Mississippi River
Revolutionary War
He wrote the Declaration of Independence and was the 3rd president. He was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase, though he was against "big" government.
Thomas Jefferson
Term for when a state breaks away from the USA.
secede or secession
This invention accelerated the expansion of slavery.
cotton gin
This landmark case declared that the United States government has more power than the states. A state had tried to limit the power of the federal government by putting a tax on money that originated from the National Bank. The Supreme Court ruled that they couldn't AND implied that federal rights are more powerful than state rights.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
Land deal between France and Jefferson that doubled the size of the USA, including part of the Indian Territory
Louisiana Purchase
He issued a stern warning for Europe to stay away from the Western Hemisphere.
James Monroe
Practice of incoming officials throwing out former appointees and replacing them with their own friends.
What is the spoils system?
The 800 mile journey of Cherokees as they were forcibly moved west of the Mississippi River.
What is the Trail of Tears?
Supreme Court case that ruled Georgia was not entitled to regulate the Cherokee nor to invade their lands.
Worcester vs. Georgia
Prediction: Who will the USA fight for control of Texas after the Battle of the Alamo?
Mexico
Wrote most of the Constitution; President during the War of 1812; Everyone loved his wife
James Madison
to ignore a law believed to be unconstitutional
nullify or nullification
2nd war for independence; sparked a sense of nationalism; Star-Spangled Banner written; Old Hickory becomes a war hero in New Orleans; part of the White House burns----name the event.
War of 1812
Federal law that would force Native Americans move west.
Indian Removal Act
The Adams-Onis Treaty led to the US getting Florida. How did we get Florida?
Spain ceded it to the USA