Constitution & Government
After the constitution was ratified by at least nine states, who was elected President of the United States?
George Washington
What opened for business in 1804 modernizing transportation in the east?
Railroads
Allowed slaves to return to Monrovia, Liberia
James Monroe
Ruling of the Dred Scott Case declared slaves to be property
James Buchanan
The first MAJOR battle of the Civil War ended with a loss for the Union. This battle is known as?
Battle of Bull Run
Where was the Constitution Convention held?
Philadelphia
When this was invented, more slaves were needed to make clothes. What was this invention?
Cotton Gin
Won the presidency through a corrupt bargain
John Quincy Adams
Died a year and a half into his presidency
John Tyler
Remember the Alamo became the battle cry as people fought for their independence when?
Texas fought for independence against Mexico
The constitution was written and later ratified after what document proved to be ineffective?
Articles of Confederation
The Constitution established this branch of government to enforce all laws. This branch is made up of the President, Vice President, and cabinet. Which branch of government was this?
Executive Branch
Passed the Missouri Compromise
James Monroe
Fought Native Americans in the Battle of Tippecanoe
William Henry Harrison
Which president was a General in the Mexican-American War
Zachary Taylor
What was added to the Constitution stating specific rights held by the people?
Bill of Rights
Which branch of government is made up of both houses of Congress and makes the laws?
Legislative
Passed Alien & Sedition Act limiting immigration
John Adams
Secretly Annexed Texas into the Union.
John Tyler
Where did the Civil War begin in April of 1861?
Fort Sumter, South Carolina
The constitution divided the government into three branches for what reason?
Checks & Balances/Ensure no branch is too powerful
This branch of government interprets the laws and is made up of the Supreme Court and many lower courts?
Judicial
President during the War of 1812
James Madison
Struggled with a major economic depression
Martin Van Buren
What battle of the Civil War allowed the Union to gain control of the Mississippi River shutting down supplies to the Confederate Troops?
Battle of Vicksburg