Andrew Jackson
Who won the election of 1824? What was the problem?
John Quincy Adams, but Andrew Jackson won the popular vote and had more electoral votes
To what present-day state were many Native Americans forced to move?
Oklahoma
Who was the president during this war?
James Polk
What was the name of the route settlers used to travel west to the Pacific Northwest?
Oregon Trail
This precious metal was discovered in California in 1848.
GOLD
What year did Andrew Jackson win the presidency?
1828
How did the Supreme Court of the United States rule in Worcester v. Georgia?
They stated that the Cherokee had the right to stay, but Andrew Jackson ignored the ruling and forced them to relocate
This belief said it was America’s destiny to expand west.
Manifest Destiny
What often happened if settlers left too late in the year?
They could get trapped by winter snow
These people rushed to California hoping to get rich.
Forty-Niners(49ers)
Jackson used this system to reward his political supporters with government jobs.
Spoils System
What was the Indian Removal Act and why was it created?
The Indian Removal Act was created so the U.S. could take Native American land and open it to settlers, even though Native peoples had lived there for generations.
This disputed river border helped start the war.
Mexicans said the border started at the Nueces River, while the Americans stated it was the Rio Grande
Give me two reasons people went out west
This was one major effect of the Gold Rush on California and the city of San Francisco
population growth
Why was Andrew Jackson know as a common man?
He fought for everyday people and increased democracy for white males
Why is the Trail of Tears considered one of the most tragic events in U.S. history?
Many Native Americans were forced off their land with little supplies and died from disease, dehrayation, exhaustion
What did the treaty give the USA after the war?
We gained more land, specifically California, Texas, and he New Mexican territory, which means Mexico lost their land in the USA
Why did diseases like Cholera spread quickly on the trail?
Travelers shared water sources, crowded camps, and had poor sanitation.
Who actually made the most money during the California Gold Rush miners or business owners? Why?
Business owners because they sold supplies at a high price and the miners did not always find gold
Why was Andrew Jackson against the National Bank?
It only favored the rich
What reason did Andrew Jackson stated was how this would benefit the Native Americans
1. They can live freely
2. It would prevent conflict between them and white settlers
Give me a reason why the war was worth fighting?
Give me a reason why the war was NOT worth fighting for
For: More land and resources, it was our destiny
Against: Promote Slavery, president is abusing his power, a stronger nation taking over a weaker nation, we were the aggressor and greedy
Name two major challenges settlers faced on the Oregon Trail.
What is Native American attacks/ river crossings / disease / weather / lack of food
What are THREE groups who experienced the California Gold Rush
1. Chinese
2. Native Americans
3. Latin Americans
4. Enslaved Africans
5. Women
6. White Miners