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This President eventually got rid of the Bank of the United States
Who is Andrew Jackson
This territory was explored by Louis and Clark
This war involved a rematch between the United States and England
What is the War of 1812?
This type of wagon was used to cross the United States during the mid 1800s
What is a prairie schooner?
During Andrew Jackson's Presidency, this federal system was shut down
What is the Bank of the United States?
This man ran the sawmill where gold was first found in California
Who is John Sutter?
This SOUTHERN territory was annexed after the Louisiana Purchase
What is Texas?
This war, fought between the US Government and Native Americans, took place primarily in Florida
What are the Seminole Wars?
This trail was used to bring settlers to the Northwest of the United States
What is the Oregon Trail?
This former President ran against Andrew Jackson twice, and won the Presidency the first time
Who is John Quincy Adams?
This President is known for the Doctrine that holds his name
Who is James Monroe?
This mountain range prevented Louis and Clark from traveling directly west
What are the Rocky Mountains?
This conflict was started by the Battle of the Alamo
What is the Mexican-American War?
This trail was used to bring settlers to the far Western side of the United States
What is the California Trail?
This document served as a warning against European colonization in the Americas
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
This sawmill worker was the first to find gold in California
Who is James Marshall?
This NORTHERN territory was annexed after Texas
What is Oregon?
The defenders at the Alamo were fighting for the independence of what?
What is Texas?
This town is where the California Gold Rush began
What is Coloma, California?
Beginning in the early 1820s, this country fought for independence from Spain
What is Mexico?
This President announced that gold was found in California
Who is James Polk?
This territory, known for its gold, was annexed in 1850
What is California?
During Andrew Jackson's Presidency, many Native Americans were forced to move out West on this "trail"
What is the Trail of Tears?
The belief in this concept inspired many Americans to move westward
What is Manifest Destiny?
Several countries laid claim to Oregon: England, Spain, the USA, and...?
What is Russia?