Jacksonian America
This U.S. president, known as "The Common Man," was responsible for signing the Indian Removal Act, which led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes along the Trail of Tears.
Andrew Jackson
What was the primary goal of Manifest Destiny?
To expand U.S. territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans
What was the primary cause of the Mexican-American War
Annexation of Texas and border disputes between the U.S. and Mexico
What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
Texas became an independent republic
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important for the United States?
It doubled the size of the country
Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?
He believed it benefited the rich at the expense of the common people
What was the significance of "Oregon Fever"?
It led to a large migration of settlers seeking land in Oregon.
Which event led to the U.S. acquisition of California and New Mexico?
The Mexican-American War
Which group of Native Americans was forcibly relocated during the Trail of Tears?
Cherokee
How did the United States acquire Texas?
Annexation after Texas gained independence from Mexico
How did Andrew Jackson expand voting rights during his presidency?
By eliminating property ownership as a requirement for white men to vote.
Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!" was a slogan used to support U.S. expansion into which territory?
Oregon Territory
Why did some U.S. senators oppose the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
They thought the war was unfair and the U.S. had no right to take more land.
Others wanted even more land
Why is the Battle of the Alamo significant in Texas history?
It inspired Texans to continue fighting for independence despite their defeat
What was the primary purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?
To acquire land from Mexico for the construction of a southern transcontinental railroad
US-Mexico Border
What was the "spoils system" implemented by Andrew Jackson?
A policy of rewarding political supporters with government jobs
Which agreement settled the boundary dispute over the Oregon Territory?
The Oregon Treaty of 1846
How long did the Mexican-American War last?
2 Years
This 1848 treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the U.S. acquiring a vast amount of land in the Southwest, including present-day California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
How did the United States acquire Florida from Spain?
By purchasing it through the Adams-Onís Treaty
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Which state was involved in the Nullification Crisis of the early 1830s?
South Carolina
Which president is most associated with Manifest Destiny?
James K. Polk
Who was the president of Mexico during much of the Westward Expansion and the Texas Revolution?
Antonio López de Santa Anna
This 1832 crisis, centered in South Carolina, involved a state's attempt to ignore a federal tariff, leading to a showdown with President Andrew Jackson.
Nullification Crisis
Who was responsible for writing the Louisiana Purchase treaty
James Monroe