Andrew Jackson
This nineteenth-century policy resulted forced thousands of southern Native Americans to move to Oklahoma.
Indian Removal Act
Thomas Jefferson purchased this land from the French doubling the size of the United States.
Louisiana Territory
What are three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Although Anti-Federalists were critical of this document, they advocated for similar concepts including small, local government. Which document is this?
Articles of Confederation
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
To prevent European colonization of the Western Hemisphere.
Which battle during the War of 1812 made Andrew Jackson a war hero?
Battle of New Orleans
This territory acquired during westward expansion includes modern-day Washington (state), Idaho as well as parts of Montana and Wyoming.
Oregon Territory
Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Who were the three authors of the Federalist Papers?
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Who led a slave rebellion in Virginia in August of 1831?
Nat Turner
Another name given to the forced displacement of southern Indians during the 1830s.
(Hint: It is not the Indian Removal Act.)
Trail of Tears
This portion of land was originally its own sovereign nation before it became of part of the United States.
Texas Annexation
What was the 3/5 compromise?
In order to appease southerners, the three-fifths compromise declared that three out of every five slaves were counted when determining a state's representation.
Which Founding Father (and Federalist) founded the First National Bank of the United States?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the precent set by George Washington in his Farewell Address?
That future presidents would voluntarily resign after two terms.
Which policy did Andrew Jackson implement that gave his political supporters jobs in his presidential administration?
Spoils System
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Although this idea was rejected, it advocated for unicameral (one chamber) legislature.
New Jersey Plan
Why was Thomas Jefferson a hypocrite for purchasing the Louisiana Territory from the French?
Jefferson, who believed in interpreting the Constitution literally, purchased the Louisiana Territory despite the Constitution not permitting the US government to buy large portions of land.
Which Amendment is this:
"The Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the People."
10th Amendment
Andrew Jackson ignored this Supreme Court Case which determine that a state could not regulate Native American land.
Worcester v. Georgia
What is the name of John Gast's 1872 painting in which the woman serves as an allegory (metaphor) for westward expansion?
American Progress
What was the purpose the Great (Connecticut) Compromise?
In order to provide bicameral (two-part) legislature including the House of Representatives and Senate.
When writing the Constitution, what was a compromise between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Inclusion of the Bill of Rights
If a presidential candidate wins 51% of the 28 electoral votes in New York State, how many electoral votes do they receive?
A) 14; B) 15; C) 20; D) 28
D) 28