What is independence?
To be free from control- on your own
Define Constitution
A list of rules
What is Embargo?
To stop trade all together
Manifest Destiny
The idea that America should have all the land
What were the forty-niners?
People during the Gold Rush in 1849
What two countries fought in the Revolutionary War?
America and Britain
What is the first amendment? (5 things RAPPS)
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
What were France and Britain doing to Americans that led America closer to war?
attacking ships
How were tribes impacted by the Indian Removal Act?
They lost their land and lives
Which American president got the most land during his presidency?
James K Polk
What was the Declaration of Independence?
The "break up" letter from the US to Britain
What native group influenced the Constitution?
The Iroquois Confederacy
What tribe was impacted the most by the War of 1812? (Tecumseh)
Shawnee
What president enforced the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
Nueces, Rio Grande
Which side of the Revolutionary War had more soldiers?
Britain
Does the legislative create or judge laws? (Congress)
Create laws
What was the XYZ affair?
When Americans went to France to talk peace, but were asked for 10 million dollars
What state did most tribes end up after the Trail of Tears? (close to Texas)
Oklahoma
What was the solution for splitting the Oregon Country?
What did the Treaty of Paris do?
Britain recognized America as a country and America got a lot of land.
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Who were the first 4 presidents of the United States?
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison
What were the "Five Civilized Tribes"? (C,C,C,C,S)
Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole
What countries controlled Texas in order? (There are 4)
Spain, Mexico, Texas, USA