National Beginnings
Who was the first president of the US
George Washington
What tribe was forced to march on the Trail Of Tears
Cherokee
What political party did the abolisionists create
Rebublican
How many senators are there
100 (2 per state)
What is the bill of rights
the first ten ammendments in the constitution
What were the first 2 political parties of the US
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
What are two examples of Andrew jackson acting a a hero and what are two examples of him acting as a villian.
Answers May Vary
How were the border state unique
They were states that allowed slavery but were not part of the confederacy
Who is the leader(s) of each branch
Executive - president Legislative - Speaker of the House and President of the Senate Judicial - Chief Justice
Which ammendment allows you to use a gun to defend yourself
2nd
What is a precedent
An example or rule to be followed by those who come later
What was America's "Manifest Destiny"
To expand across North America and set an example
what was the emancipation proclamation?
it allowed the Union to release all southern slaves
Name the first 5 steps on how a bill becomes a law
1. Write an idea down and submit it 2. Send bill to a committee 3. One house votes 4. Both houses vote 5. The president approves
Which amendments are the umbrella amendments
9 and 10
How much did the Louisiana purchase cost
15 million dollars
Why did Americans start expanding westward
For more opportunities such as gold and land
What was the turning point in the Civil War
the battle of gettysburg
Name the first three presidential orders of succession
What amendment allows you to remain silent
5th
What two controversial acts did John Adams initiate
Alien and sedition acts
what caused the mexican and american war
The dispute over the Texas border
What was the deadliest battle in the Civil War
The battle of Antiam
What are checks and balances
Each branch has powers that can limit the actions of the other two.
what is double jeopardy
A person being put on trial twice for the same offense