Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was one of the founders of the
Democratic Party
Many of the 49ers used this trail
California Trail
297 families followed this man to start a settlement in Texas?
Stephen Austin
Manifest Destiny is a belief that ..
the United States was sure to expand
Andrew Jackson became a hero after this battle in the War of 1812
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson was the first
"common man" to be president
The Mormon Trail ended
Salt Lake City, Utah
Who was the President of Mexico during the conflicts with Texas and the United States?
Santa Anna
At what parallel is the United States- Canadian border?
49th
Which nation decided to challenge the Indian Removal Act in court?
Cherokee
What is considered Jackson's most terrible offense?
The removal of the Native Americans
The journey west for Native Americans was called
Trail of Tears
Who won the Battle at the Alamo?
Mexico
What year did the gold rush take place?
1849
The journey west for Native Americans was called
Trail of Tears
Jackson started replacing government officials with his own supporters. This is known as
The "Spoils System"
Why did Americans move west between the 1830s and the 1850s?
To get rich through mining or trade, To own land, Religion
What happened at the Battle of San Jacinto?
The Texans used "Remember the Alamo!" as a rally cry and won
The U.S. President who was a deep believer in manifest destiny and decided to settle the northern border issue at the 49th parallel.
James K. Polk
How is the president elected if the electoral votes end in a tie or no majority winner?
House of Representatives
Why did Andrew Jackson call the 1824 election a "corrupt bargain"?
Clay moved his support to Adams and in return Clay becomes Secretary of State.
Who led the Mormons west in search for religious freedom?
Brigham Young
The Americans who settle in Texas were_____________ and people of Spanish heritage who consider Texas their home were___________________
Texans, Tejanos
Who discovered gold in the Sacramento valley in 1848?
James Marshall
Who was the president of the National Bank?
Nicholas Biddle