Jacksonian Democracy
Name a few pros of Andrew Jackson's presidency.
Assisting the common folk, gaining new land, and strengthening relationships with foreign nations.
1848 - 1855. (About seven years.)
The time that the Gold Rush lasted.
America and Mexico fought to be in control of this region.
The United States purchased this territory from France in the year 1803, called the biggest cession of land in history.
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
Name a few cons of Andrew Jackson's presidency.
Pushing natives out of their homeland, owning slaves himself, and hurting the economy.
People who came to the California Gold Rush during the year 1849.
Who were 49'ers?
The peace treaty that was signed in order to end the Mexican-American War.
What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
The American believed that it was their "God Given Destiny" to expand west.
What was Manifest Destiny?
The path that the Native Americans took after being forced out of their homeland.
What was the Trail of Tears?
This number of people went to California during the Gold Rush in hopes of striking it rich.
This president asked for Congress to declare war onto Mexico.
Who was James K. Polk?
The most famous path that the pioneers took to get from the east to the west.
What was the Oregon Trail?
Andrew Jackson was the ______ president.
What is "seventh?"
This region seceded from Mexico before later joining the United States in the year 1845.
What is Texas?
These people were sent by president Thomas Jefferson to explore the western territory.
Who were Lewis and Clark?