Early Presidencies
What acquisition doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase
Guide and translator who helped Lewis and Clark during their exploration of the Louisiana Territory
Sacagawea
The US invaded which British controlled area to begin the War of 1812?
Canada
Jackson successfully ended which insititution within the US government during his presidency?
National Bank
Tax on an imported good
Tariff
Who did Jefferson send to explore the newly acquired territory?
Lewis and Clark
Term that referred to the idea that the expansion of the US to the Pacific was both justified and inevitable
Manifest Destiny
British policy of capturing American sailors to force them to work for the British Navy, a cause of the War of 1812
Impressment
Jackson successfully recruited which new group of voters into his support during his campaigns for president?
The "Common Man", White men who did not own property
American policy beginning in 1823 that said no European countries should colonize in North/South America. If they did the US would see it as a threat
Monroe Doctrine
Jefferson was a member of which political party?
Democratic-Republicans
Journey by thousands of Native Americans from tribal areas in the Southeast to Oklahoma that led to many deaths
Trail of Tears
Which building was famously burned down during the War of 1812?
The White House
Jackson passed this law which forced Native Americans out of homelands in the Southeastern US
Indian Removal Act
Era of 1815-1825 saw political domination by the Democratic Republicans and was associated with James Monroe's presidency.
The Era of Good Feelings
Jefferson won the election of 1800 over John Adams, what was another name for the election of 1800?
Revolution of 1800
Native American Chief who attempted to unite Native Americans across tribal lines in response to increased Western Expansion
Tecumseh
Last battle in the War of 1812, made Andrew Jackson a war hero
Battle of New Orleans
What was Andrew Jackson the only American president to accomplish? (Has to do with money)
Paid of the National Debt
Which political party ceased to exist due to lack of public support following the War of 1812?
Federalist Party
Rebellion by farmers in Western PA that was suppressed during Washington's Presidency
Whiskey Rebellion
Native American tribe largely in Georgia that was forced as part of the Indian Removal Act
Cherokee
Treaty that ended the War of 1812
Treaty of Ghent
South Carolina tried to say they did not have to follow a Federal tariff law. Jackson threatened to send troops and South Carolina backed down.
Nullification Crisis
Which political party was established during Jackson's presidency to counter him?
The Whig Party