Constitution and Early Government
The First 10 amendments to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
an earlier event or action used as an example or guide for later events.
A Precedent
How much did the U.S. buy Louisiana for?
$15 Million
Jackson's Nickname
Old Hickory
Which crop became America's most valuable import by the Mid-1800s?
Cotton
The law of the land in the United States
The Constitution
Names of the three people that explored the Louisiana Terrritory.
Lewis, Clark, Sacagawea
Monroe's presidency was known as the "Era of
Good Feelings"
Which act gave Native Americans land in Louisiana in exchange for land in the East?
Indian Removal Act of 1830
What was the main battle called between Texas and Mexico during the Texas Revolution?
Battle of the Alamo
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press
1st Amendment
Court case that established the principle of Judicial review
Marbury v. Madison
The Star-Spangled Banner was written during the bombardment of
Fort McHenry
Who won the Election of 1824?
John Quincy Adams
The first country to use Africans as slaves in America was
Spain
Cannot be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy), you have the right to remain silent, Miranda rights.
5th Amendment
All actions by either the legislative or executive branch are subject to review by the judicial branch
Judicial Review
Manifest Destiny was the belief that the U.S. would
eventually own and control all of North America
The Election of 1824 was called the “corrupt bargain” because
Clay became Secretary of State in return for his support of the winning candidate.
Abolitionists felt the only way to end slavery in America was to
Amend the Constitution
A group of people who advise the president is called
A Presidential Cabinet
How did the XYZ Affair change America’s relationship with France?
instilled strong Anti-French sentiment in the United States
Why did Tecumseh form the Red-Stick Confederacy?
to form all Indian tribes of the old Northwest into one Confederation to fight against the U.S.
The ability of states to declare a federal law unconstitutional.
Nullification
What was Abraham Lincoln's view on Slavery
He did not want slavery to spread to new territories, but did not want equal rights for free slaves.