Presidents
Who was the first president of the US?
Washington
Hamilton created what institution for the US government?
The Bank of the United States
Jackson removed Native Americans with what law / event?
Indian Removal Act / Trail of Tears
What was the concept of controlling America from Atlantic to Pacific called?
Manifest Destiny
When did our 2nd war with Britain occur?
1812
Who purchased the Louisiana Purchase?
Jefferson
What Rebellion was held over high taxes?
Whiskey Rebellion
Jackson wanted to get rid of what government institution?
The Bank of the United States
What land purchase doubled the size of our country?
Louisiana Purchase
What year did we get Louisiana?
1803
Who was president during the second war with Britain?
Madison
What event involved France demanding a bribe from America to talk to a diplomat?
XYZ Affair
What was the process of hiring political supporters for government jobs called?
Spoils System
What was the slogan Polk used in regards to adding Oregon?
Fifty Four Forty or Fight
The Gold Rush happened when?
1849
Which president only served 1 term of the first 5?
Adams
What court case gave the Supreme Court the right to Judicial Review?
Marbury V. Madison
What voting requirement went away that allowed Jackson to be elected in 1828?
Owning property
Which group went to Utah to escape religious persecution?
Texas became a state in...
1845
Which president said the western hemisphere was CLOSED to Europe?
Monroe
What did Jefferson pass that banned all trade with foreign nations?
Embargo Act
What concept allowed South Carolina to say they were 'cancelling' the Tariff of 1828?
States' Rights
What were the 5 States of land we got in the Mexican Cession?
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah
What year did we get Florida?
1819