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100

This President had the shortest term in office 3 weeks!

William Henry Harrison

100

The 14th amendment did this for Americans

Gave African Americans citizenship, equal protection under the law and prevent discrimination.

100

The US would no longer interfere in Europe or it's colonies. Also Europe would not bother Latin America or establish any more colonies in North or South America. This was called...

The Monroe Doctrine

100

He swore to office to be US President on a law book.

Frankline Pierce and Thomas Jefferson

100

Describe how John Tyler had 3 first ladies during his presidency.

His first wife ended up paralyzed.

His Daughter in law then took over as first lady.

He married Julia Gardiner after his first wife died.

200

This President was the last president to be a Whig party member.

Millard Fillmore

200

This describes the "Trail of Tears"

Native Americans were removed from their homelands to be moved to a reservation in present day Oklahoma.

200

President Andrew Jackson lost the election and was upset. Since no candidate won the majority of the electoral votes, Congress had to choose the next president. Jackson called it... what?

Corrupt Bargain

200

His primary language was dutch!

Martin Van Buren

200

President Zachary Taylor helped to resolve tensions over plans to construct a canal that would connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. What is the name of the canal?

Nicaraguan Canal

300
He was assassinated in a theater.

Abraham Lincoln

300

This describes the panic of 1837.

Due to land speculation, President Jackson said could only buy land with gold or silver. Banks did not have enough to cover it and many failed. People lost their jobs and a 5 year depression ensued.

300

This treaty was between the US and the UK and established the northern border of the US as well. What was it called?

The Oregon Treaty

300

His campaign slogan was, "Old Tippecanoe and Tyler too"

William Henry Harrison

300

This president had his niece do the duties of first lady. What was HER name?

Harriet Lane Johnston

400

The only US President to remain a bachelor.

James Buchanan

400

Name a cause of the Mexican-American war.

Texas wins independence from Mexico

US seeks more territory in the west

Mexico and Texas both claim the same territory.

Both send troops to the area and war started,

400

This act required all citizens to help capture runaway slaves. If they refused, they could get a $1,000 fine and jail time. What was it called?

The Fugitive Slave Act

400

He had the longest inaugural address, more than 8,000 words!

William Henry Harrison 

400

This president founded the Smithsonian Institute.

John Quincy Adams

500

He was the last founding father to serve as President.

James Monroe

500

This describes the Compromise of 1850.

California to enter the union as a free state. Voters in territories would decide if they wanted to be a slave state or free state. Texas and Mexico border resolved.

500

Due to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, proslavery and abolitionists moved into these areas to control the vote of whether if the territories would be free or slave states. Fighting ensued causing more than 200 deaths. This was called...

Bleeding Kansas

500

He lost all of his children before being sworn into office for the President of the US. 

Franklin Pierce

500

True or False: The Whig party supported westward expansion.

False