Important Dates
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
Two causes of the War of 1812
Impressment & Indian Attacks
The second president of the US
Who is John Adams?
Location of Factories
Urban (Cities)
Life, Liberty & the pursuit of happiness
Unalienable Rights
This conflict lasted from 1861-1865
The Civil War?
This treaty was signed after the Mexican-American War
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This man said to "steer clear of foreign alliances"
George Washington
Many Americans moved westward towards this state to look for gold in the 1800s.
California
First 10 amendments in the Constitution
Bill of Rights
This president was elected in 1860
Lincoln
Jackson ignores this court case
Worcester v. Georgia
Reformer of prison and mental health
Dorthia Dix
This is where Native Americans were moved after the Indian Removal Act
Oklahoma (Indian Territory)
This protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
This famous convention started in 1787.
Constitutional Convention
British Parliament shuts down the Boston Harbor
Intolerable Acts
Two Federalists
James Madison & Alexander Hamilton
Location of the Women's Rights Convention
Seneca Falls
This invention increases slavery in the south
Cotton Gin
This president was elected in 1828.
Andrew Jackson
Two houses are created: A House of Representatives (based on population) & a Senate (equal representation)
Great Compromise
Two Anti-Federalists
Patrick Henry & George Mason
This city was greatly impacted by the Erie Canal
New York City
This document was the first social contract in America's history
Mayflower Compact