War of 1812
Who was president when the War of 1812 began?
James Madison
Who became president in 1828?
Andrew Jackson
Which movement worked to end slavery?
The Abolitionist Movement
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative
What belief said the U.S. was meant to expand west?
Manifest Destiny
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and which country?
Great Britain
What group supported Andrew Jackson in Congress?
The War Hawks / Democratic Party supporters
Who believed schools should be free and required for kids?
Horace Mann
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
Who tried to unite Native American tribes to stop U.S. expansion?
Tecumseh
What was the British practice of taking American sailors called?
Impressment
What did Jackson believe about the power of the president?
The president should be strong
Which movement helped improve schools?
Education Reform, (reform means to improve something)
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
What did Manifest Destiny say about God’s role?
What did Manifest Destiny say about God’s role?
Why did Americans blame the British for Native American attacks?
They believed Britain supported Native American tribes
What law forced Native Americans to move west?
The Indian Removal Act
Who fought for women’s rights at Seneca Falls?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
What amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?
The First Amendment
Why did Native Americans lose land?
Because Americans moved west onto their land
What was the nickname some people gave the War of 1812?
The Second War for Independence
What was the forced journey of Native Americans called?
The Trail of Tears
What did abolitionists believe about slavery?
That slavery was wrong/sinful
What is the separation of powers?
Dividing government into three branches
What happened to Native Americans because of westward expansion?
They were forced off their land and moved west