The Constitution In Practice
Louisiana Purchase
War of 1812
Andrew Jackson
Westward Expansion
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Why did Alexander Hamilton want to establish a national bank?
To create a stable financial system and manage national debt
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Why did the Louisiana Purchase create a dilemma for President Jefferson?
The Constitution did not clearly give him power to buy land
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Why do many historians describe the War of 1812 as a “Second War for Independence”?
The United States was fighting to end British interference in its affairs
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Why was the Election of 1828 considered a turning point in U.S. politics?
It marked the rise of “Mudslinging” tactics in politics
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What was the “Trail of Tears”?
The relocation of Cherokee and other tribes, leading to great suffering and death
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What did the federal response to the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate about the new government?
It had the authority and strength to enforce federal laws
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Who did Lewis and Clark hire as their guide/interpreter to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Sacagawea
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What was the name of the Shawnee war chief that fought against the Americans on the side of British Canada in the war of 1812?
Tecumseh
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Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?
He thought it only helped rich investors and hurt average citizens
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What is a reservation?
Land set aside by the U.S. government for Native American tribes after they were forced to move from their homelands.
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Which message from Washington’s Farewell Address became a long-term U.S. foreign policy principle?
Remain neutral and avoid forming permanent alliances abroad
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Who did Jefferson purchase the Louisiana territory from and how much did it cost?
Napoleon for 15 Million
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Why was the Battle of New Orleans significant, even though it was fought after the War of 1812 officially ended?
It boosted American morale and made Andrew Jackson a national hero
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What was one major criticism of Jackson’s use of the “spoils system”?
It gave government jobs to supporters, not necessarily qualified people
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What is the Erie Canal?
A man-made waterway that connected the Great Lakes to the Hudson River, helping goods move faster and making New York City a major trade center
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What was the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Marbury v. Madison?
It created the power of judicial review to declare laws unconstitutional
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What is manifest destiny, and how is it shown in this image?
The belief that the U.S. was meant to expand westward across North America.
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Why did Tecumseh attract so many fellow natives across many tribes to join him in fighting for the British?
His talk of the Pan-Indian Nation was a powerful Idea in the eyes of many native Americans. The notion that they would be able have their own country regardless of tribe surrounding the great lakes if they helped them to win.
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What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
To move Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River
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What was the key idea of the Monroe Doctrine issued in 1823?
European nations should no longer interfere in the Americas
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What were the names of the first two political parties that formed after Washington's presidency?
The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
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Was the Louisiana Purchase a good decision for the United States? Explain your opinion using at least two reasons or pieces of evidence.
the Louisiana Purchase was a good decision for the United States. First, it doubled the size of the country and gave Americans more land to settle and farm. Second, it gave the U.S. full control of the Mississippi River, which helped farmers ship their goods to markets. Even though it raised questions about the president’s power, it helped the country grow stronger.
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Tell me a joke
did it work?
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What issue caused the Nullification Crisis during Andrew Jackson’s presidency?
The attempt by a state to cancel a federal tariff law
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How did the Missouri Compromise address the growing debate over slavery in new territories?
It balanced the Senate by admitting one free state and one slave state