Constitution and Early Government
The First 10 amendments to the Constitution are called...
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 Supreme law of the land in the United States is...
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 each side called in the Civil War?
Then, name one state from both
The Union (USA) and Confederacy (South)
Will accept: Confederates, Confederate States of America, Grey coats & blue coats, Yanks, Yankees
Which amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
1st Amendment
Name one accomplishment of Thomas Jefferson and/or his Presidency
Louisiana Purchase
Declaration of Independence author
Renaissance Man
The Star-Spangled Banner was written during the bombardment of...
Hint: I will accept the name of the Fort, the city, or even the state it occurred in.
Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland
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. What is this legal principle known as?
Hint: Was established by the Supreme Court case Marbury v Madison
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
Describe the differences between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans.
Hint: Leaders? Views on government? Supporters? Economic vision?
Federalists: Large and strong federal government with power over the states, manufacturing & shipping based economy, well-educated elites, upper-class supporters
Democratic-Republicans: Small and weak federal government, states more powerful, voting by the masses, agrarian based society (farming/agriculture), 'common folk' supporters
What were two reasons the US fought against the British in the War of 1812?
-They were arming indians
-Impressing (forcing into military service) US sailors
-Blocking sea trade (blocking ports)
The ability of states to declare a federal law unconstitutional.
Nullification
Put these events in chronological order.
-(a) Compromise of 1877
-(b) Battle of Gettysburg
-(c) Shots are fired at Fort Sumter, South Carolina
-(d) John Browns Raid on Harper's Ferry
D, C, B, A