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100

What is nullification?

Articulated by John C. Calhoun, nullification would allow states to reject federal laws within its border.

100

What political party was organized and created to oppose Jackson and the Whigs?

Trick question! Jackson was a DEMOCRAT, not a Whig. The Whigs were led by Henry Clay and opposed Jackson and the Democrats.

100

What was Jackson's biggest regret after he left office, according to him?

He regretted not shooting John C. Calhoun.

200

What was Dolly Madison passionate about not letting the British obtain when they got to the White House?

Portrait of President Washington

200

Why did John Tyler die 4 months into his presidency?

Trick Question! It was WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON that died months into his term in office; Tyler took over after his death and finished out his term in office.

200

Name one soldier from the War of 1812 documentary that was used as a "primary source." (The documentary used their writings from the time to help tell the story of the war)

William Atherton (American soldier from Kentucky)

Shadrach Byfield (British soldier that had his hand amputated)


300

Why were certain native tribes nicknamed the "5 civilized tribes?"

Certain tribes were nicknamed the "5 civilized tribes" because many of the natives from those tribes assimilated into America by cutting their hair, learning English, and dressing like an American.
300

Why did the North hate the tariff of abominations?

Trick question! The SOUTH hated it, not the North; they felt that it unfairly taxed the industries of the South to benefit Northern manufacturing.

300

What is polygamy?

When one man marries more than one woman; this was a common practice of the early Mormons.

400

Which political leader helped create the "Bear Flag Republic" in California during the Mexican American War?

John C. Fremont

400

Describe how William Hull defeated the British at Plattsburgh:

Trick Question! It was THOMAS MACDONOUGH that beat the British at Plattsburgh; Hull surrended Fort Detroit to the British without a fight.

400

Why is John L. O'Sullivan significant?

He coined the term "manifest destiny" and argued that America should control more land out west.

500
Which famous Civil War general was with Zachary Taylor in Texas when the Mexican army fired a the American soldiers?

Ulysses S. Grant

500

Why did John Quincy Adams have so much support in the South?

Trick Question! John Quincy Adams had support in the NORTH not that South - he was from Massachusetts.

500

Name 3 things women mentioned in the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments that needed reform:

Voting laws, divorce laws, admission to colleges, opportunities to apply for certain jobs unavailable to them, others...?