Historical Figures part 1
A war hero, he was elected as the Whig candidate for President in 1840 but only served one month before his death.
Who is William Henry Harrison?
He was the author of the Declaration of Independence, Secretary of State under George Washington, and elected President in what he called the "Revolution of 1800"
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
He was Vice President under George Washington and became the first President to live in the White House.
Who is John Adams?
America's 1st president
Who is George Washington?
Settlers used this path, which ran from Independence, Missouri, to what became the American northwest.
What is the Oregon Trail?
Appointed by John Adams, he was an influential Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He confirmed the Court's power of judicial review.
Who is John Marshall?
He was a War Hawk who advocated going to war with Great Britain in 1812. He was Secretary of State under John Quincy Adams and ran for President as a Whig against James K. Polk in 1844.
Who is Henry Clay?
He was a slave who led a rebellion against whites.
Name the 2nd, 6th, and 10th presidents who all had the first name of John.
Who are John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and John Tyler.
This engineering wonder connected Buffalo with New York City.
What is the Erie Canal?
Originally from Tennessee, he worked for the independence of Texas from Mexico and became president of the Republic of Texas.
Who is Sam Houston?
He encouraged Americans to move to Texas and settle on the large land grant that his father had received from the Mexican government.
Who is Stephen F. Austin?
A former Democrat from Virginia, he became President upon the death of William Henry Harrison. The Whig party later cast him out.
Who is John Tyler?
Name the 3rd, 5th, and 11th presidents with the first name of James.
Who are James Madison, James Monroe, and James K. Polk?
This was a protest movement against the imposition of a Federal tax.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
The leader of American forces in the Battle of New Orleans, he felt cheated out of the presidency in 1824. He was elected in 1828 and 1832. His nickname was "Old Hickory".
Who is Andrew Jackson?
Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington, he had a different view of government from that of Thomas Jefferson.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
He was vice president under Andrew Jackson. His nickname was "Old Kinderhook."
Who is Martin Van Buren?
The 8th president and had the first name Martin.
Who is Martin Van Buren?
This American foreign policy statement warned European nations not to become involved in the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
Led the Corps of Discovery along with William Clark
Who is Meriweather Lewis?
As editor of the Liberator, he advocated the immediate abolition of slavery.
Who is William Lloyd Garrison?
A southerner who defended slavery and believed that states had the right to nullify or refuse to enforce Federal laws.
Who is John C. Calhoun?
The 9th president.
Who is William Henry Harrison?
He was the democratic candidate for president in 1844 and was President during the Mexican war.
Who is James K. Polk?