First 5 Presidents
Lewis and Clark explored what new territory?
The Louisiana purchase/territory
Why did Jackson want to shut down the National Bank?
He thought it was unconstitutional and had to much power.
Which tribe was specifically effected in the Trail of Tears?
The Cherokee
What was the importance of the McCulloch v Maryland case decision?
It stated that the Federal Government had the right to have the bank due to implied powers.
What were some precedents set by George Washington as our first President?
2 Term Limit
Cabinet
Farewell Address
What was the result of the Supreme Court Case of Cherokee v Georgia?
The court refused to give a ruling because the Cherokee were not citizens or a foreign country. They did not have the right to sue the state of Georgia.
What is Manifest Destiny?
The American belief that it was our right to claim all land across the continent, from sea to shining sea.
Who was the Native American woman who helped guide Lewis and Clark through the Louisiana Territory?
Sacajawea
What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
What was the Spoils System?
Giving government jobs to friends and supporters.
Why was California able to gain enough population in one years time to apply for statehood?
The California Goldrush.
Why were goods so expensive for miners during the Gold Rush?
Supply and Demand. There were a lot of people and not enough supplies for everyone.
What were some consequences of the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by John Adams?
Journalists and Congressmen were arrested.
Citizenship requirements were dramatically increased.
What was the Nullification Crisis?
States such as South Carolina thought that they had the power/right to ignore federal laws.
Why did states like Georgia want Native American land?
They wanted/needed more farm land and had discovered gold in the area.
What caused the 12th Amendment
The political fighting between President Jefferson and VP Burr during the Election of 1800
What were Washington's primary suggestions during his Farewell Address?
No foreign alliances
No Political Parties
Branches of Government should only do their own jobs.
What was the importance of the Supreme Court Case of Worcester v Georgia?
Jackson ignored the ruling, forcing the Cherokee off their land causing the Trail of Tears.
Why did America want the Gadsden Purchase land?
It was flat and good for building the railroad and good farmland.
What was important about the Gibbons v Ogden decision?
It held up Federal Supremacy, showing that federal laws were stronger/superior to state laws.