Mexican War
Who did the United States fight in the Mexican War?
What political party did Andrew Jackson's supporters form?
The Democratic Party
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced journey of Native Americans to lands in the West.
What helped people travel faster in the 1800s?
Roads, canals, steamboats, and railroads
What is a revival?
A time when many people turn their attention back to God.
What was one major issue that led to the Mexican War?
he disagreement over Texas and the border between Texas and Mexico.
In what year did Andrew Jackson become president?
1828
Which Native American group is especially connected with the Trail of Tears?
The Cherokee
What invention helped people send messages quickly over long distances?
The telegraph
What was the Second Great Awakening?
A time of Christian revival in America.
How did the Mexican War end?
With a treaty.
What law allowed the government to remove many Native Americans from their homes?
The Indian Removal Act
Why were the Cherokee forced to leave their homes?
The U.S. government wanted their land and forced them to move west.
What helped move goods and people across the country?
Improved transportation such as canals, steamboats, and railroads.
What did many Christians do during the Second Great Awakening?
They preached, held revival meetings, and encouraged people to turn to God.
What did Mexico give to the United States after the war?
A large amount of western land called the Mexican Cession.
What happened to many Native Americans because of the Indian Removal Act?
They were forced to move west.
Was the Trail of Tears an easy or difficult journey?
It was very difficult.
What was the Industrial Revolution?
A time when machines and factories changed the way goods were made.
What is rationalism?
The belief that people should depend on human reason instead of faith in God.
Why was the land gained from Mexico important?
It greatly increased the size of the United States.
Why is Andrew Jackson a controversial figure in American history?
His government forced Native Americans from their homes, leading to events such as the Trail of Tears.
What happened to many Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears?
Many became sick, suffered, and died.
What are interchangeable parts?
Parts made alike so one part can replace another.
How did Christians respond to rationalism?
They defended the Bible and emphasized faith in God.