A
This branch of government writes the bills that become laws.
Legislative
This amendment gives citizens the right to own a firearm.
2nd
At first Jefferson wanted to purchase this from France
New Orleans
The Cherokee journey from their ancestorial lands to Indian Territory is referred to as this.
Trail of Tears
The idea that America should grow from the east coast to the west coast is called this.
Manifest Destiny
This branch of government makes sure that the laws are carried out and enforced.
Executive
This amendment allows you to practice any or no religion.
1st
This victory in the War of 1812 occurred after the peace treaty had been signed.
New Orleans
The construction of this connected the Great Lakes to New York City.
Erie Canal
What was an obstacle faced by the Donner Party?
cold blizzard conditions, lack of water and danger in the desert, trees blocking their path
This person wrote the Star-Spangled Banner.
Francis Scott Key
This amendment ensures that you do not have to allow a member of the military to stay in your home if you don’t want them.
3rd
This said that the United States had no right to take Cherokee land.
Worcester v. Georgia
What is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 Years
As conditions deteriorated, the Donner Party resorted to what?
Eating the dead
Thomas Jefferson thought he could easily conquer this in the War of 1812.
Canada
This is the practice of removing old federal workers and replacing them with supporters.
Spoils system
During the 1840’s, the United States added what three areas?
Texas, Oregon, the Southwest
How many senators are in the U.S. Senate?
100
About what percentage of travelers on the Donner Party made it to their final destination?
50%
What was Lewis and Clark looking for that they never found?
a water route from the Mississippi to the Pacific
Who were the "Five Civilized Tribes"?
Choctaw, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole
What article of the Constitution describes how to amend the Constitution?
5th
Before the election of 1828, the nation’s voter rolls had increased because of this.
property qualifications had been lifted in several states
Whose guidebook convinced the Donner Party to try the shortcut?
Lansford Hastings