Jefferson
War of 1812
Monroe and Jackson
Vocab
Miscellaneous
100
Why did Jefferson want to buy New Orleans?
It was an important trading city
100
Where did most of the battles in the war of 1812 take place? (Land or Sea)
At sea
100
What is the "Era of Good Feelings"?
A time with very little political conflict
100
What does NEUTRAL mean?
Not taking a side in an argument
100
What is the Cabinet?
A group of Presidential advisers
200

What is Sacagawea famous for?

She was a Shoshone woman who acted as an interpreter and guide for Lewis and Clark

200
Why was the Battle of New Orleans so unusual?
It was unnecessary, because the war was already over
200
What is the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
To prevent Europe from making colonies in the western hemisphere (North and South America)
200
What is a PIONEER in American history?
One of the first settlers of the west
200
What are the War Hawks?
A group of people in Congress who pushed for war in 1812
300

What were 2 challenges of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

1. Had to travel up river

2. Had to carry all of their supplies

3. Had to cross the Rocky Mountains

4. There were many dangerous animals

300
What was the name of the battle that inspired the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner"?
The Battle of Fort McHenry
300
What did the Indian Removal Act do?
It forced Native American tribes to move from their homelands and into reservations in Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma)
300
During Monroe's presidency, NATIONALISM increased. What does NATIONALISM mean?
Feelings of pride in your country
300
Give 2 facts about pioneer life.
1. People had to build their own homes and make their own clothes

2. It was very lonely - nearest neighbor was miles away

400

What were the 3 missions of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

1. Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

2. Establish good relationships with the Native Americans

3. Record new species of plants and animals

4. Make maps of the new land

400
What was the result of the War of 1812?
- The war ended in a tie

- It showed the US was willing to defend itself

400
How did the Cherokee react to the Indian Removal Act? 
They went to the Supreme Court and won their case. Jackson refused to enforce the court ruling. 
400
What is the FRONTIER in American history?
The western edge of settlements in the United States
400
What event, occurring in August 1814, is considered a major British victory in the War of 1812?
The burning of Washington DC (the White House and the Capitol building)
500
What were Jefferson's ideas about government (What were his goals)?
- He wanted everyone to get along

- He wanted to reduce the size of the government, reduce the size of the army, and reduce taxes

500
What are 2 reasons why the US went to war with England in 1812?
1. The British were taking US soldiers and forcing them to be part of the British navy

2. The British were supporting Native American revolts in the west

500
How was Jackson different from many of the presidents who came before him?
- He was from a western state

- He was seen as a man of the people

- He was not as educated

500
What does the word SUFFRAGE mean?
The right to vote
500
Other than hating Jefferson, what were 2 reasons why the Federalists opposed the Louisiana Purchase?
1. They thought the new area was unnecessary 

2. They thought the area would be dangerous to settle (lots of Native Americans)

3. They thought the area would become slave states

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