Who were the 2 most democratic presidents we talked about this year? Jackson and Jefferson (remember DJ – democratic – Jackson and democratic – Jefferson)
Did the Federalists or the Republicans of the late 1700’s favor the common people? Republicans (Democratic-Republicans)
What branch of government carries out the laws? Executive
What was a main cause of the War of 1812? Impressment, War Hawks, Native American attacks on the frontier.
Who was the spokesperson for the South? John C. Calhoun
What battle of the Revolution was called the turning point. The French entered the war after the battle. Saratoga
What were people called who attempted to improve society? reformers
James Polk, “54-40 or fight” and the California Gold Rush were related to what U.S. history topic? Manifest Destiny
Congress belongs to which branch of government? Legislative
What term means pride in your country? nationalism
What president made the Louisiana Purchase? Jefferson
Did the Federalists or the Republicans of the late 1700’s favor the rich? Federalists
What branch of government makes the laws? Legislative
What city in New York were the British trying to capture in the 3 Fold Plan. The goal was to divide the colonies in two. Albany
Who was the spokesperson for the West? Henry Clay
What was the opening statement to the Constitution called? Preamble
What was the rich ruling class in the South called? cottonocracy
What allows the Constitution to change as times change? Amendments, elastic clause, vague wording of the Constitution, Judicial Branch decisions
The President belongs to which branch of government? executive
There were no wars, political parties played a minimal role and the economy was doing well. This period when Monroe was President was known as… The Era of Good Feelings
What was the first state to secede from the United States before the Civil War? South Carolina
Did the Federalists or the Republicans of the late 1700’s have Alexander Hamilton as their leader? Federalists
What branch of government determines if laws are fair? Judicial
What was the series of battles in upstate New York during the American Revolution called? Sullivan-Clinton Campaign
Who was the spokesperson for the North? Daniel Webster
What are additions to the Constitution called? amendments
What act under Jackson made Native Americans move west of the Mississippi River? Indian Removal Act
What tribe in Florida fought to keep their land. The war that they fought was named after the tribe. What was the name of the war? Seminole War
The House of Representatives belongs to which branch of government? Legislative
This statement told Europe to keep out of the Western Hemisphere. Monroe Doctrine
Who was the President of the Confederate States of America? Jefferson Davis
Did the Federalists or the Republicans of the late 1700’s have Thomas Jefferson as their leader? Republicans
What branch of government carries out the laws? Executive
Where did the first shots of the American Revolution occur at? (Shot Heard ‘Round the World) Lexington
Who was the spokesperson for the South? John C. Calhoun
What compromise at the Constitutional Convention created a government with 3 branches and a bicameral legislature called Congress? Great Compromise
What was it called when Jackson gave government jobs based upon support for his campaign rather than qualifications? Spoils system
What Native American united many Native American tribes to fight against the Americans on the frontier during the War of 1812? Tecumseh
The Senate belongs to which branch of government? Legislative
This series of debates brought Lincoln national attention in Lincoln – Douglas Debates (for Illinois Senate)
What battle became a rallying cry for the Texans seeking their independence? The Alamo (Remember the Alamo)
The use of a cabinet, only serving 2 terms and the farewell address were examples of George Washington’s… precedents
What are the advisors to the President called? cabinet
What is a tax on foreign goods called? tariff
Washington issued this statement to tell Britain and France we would not get involved in the war they were having. Neutrality Proclamation (1793)
What are groups of people with the same beliefs called? Political parties
What was the political party for the ratification of the Constitution called? Federalists (For)
What was the political party of the common people called? Republicans (Short for Democratic Republicans)
What vocabulary term means to cancel? nullify
What event in history took place from ? American Revolution
What event in history took place on July 4, 1776? Declaration of Independence was approved
What event in history took place in 1787? Constitution was ratified
What event in history took place in 1803? Louisiana Purchase
What event in history took place in 1825? Erie Canal was completed
Who was the important speaker from Virginia who said “Give me liberty or give me death!” Patrick Henry
What is it called when ships surround a location and won’t let goods leave or enter. This was a British strategy during the American Revolution. blockade
This article, written by Thomas Paine, explained why it was obvious the colonies should separate from Britain. Common Sense (1776)
This writing explained what governments were supposed to do and then gave examples where Britain hadn’t done their job. It then said the colonies were free from British control. Declaration of Independence July 4, Jefferson
Colonists who were against British rule were known as… patriots
Colonists who favored the British before the American Revolution were known as… Loyalists or Tories
This term means not taking a side in a struggle. neutral
This term means all people are equal. We associate this with the western part of the United States. democratic
Forcing sailors to serve on a ship. Britain did this to the United States which helped to cause the War of impressment
Senators from the South and West who wanted the War of War Hawks
This principle of the Constitution said that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. It was established with the Supreme Court case of Marbury vs. Madison (1803). Judicial Review
When Jefferson made this purchase in 1803 from France it doubled the size of the United States. Louisiana Purchase
The change from hand made products to products made in factories was called the… Industrial Revolution
The finishing of this in 1825 speeded up the growth of New York State. Erie Canal
The invention of these by Eli Whitney made the assembly line possible in factories during the Industrial Revolution. Interchangeable parts
Place where goods were made during the industrial revolution. factories
This statement made by Monroe told Europe to stay out of the Americas. We were the watchdog for this area. Monroe Doctrine (1823)
These were taxes on foreign goods which were designed to allow Northern factories to be successful because they raised the price of British goods. The South didn’t like them. Protective tariffs.
Party of Jackson. Favored the common people. Earlier this party was known as the Republicans. Democratic Party.
The actual advisors for Andrew Jackson. He didn’t trust his cabinet because they were appointed based upon the support they gave him in his election campaign. Kitchen cabinet
To leave the Union. South Carolina threatened to do this during the Nullification Crisis. It later did before the Civil War. secede
State banks where Jackson put government money after the Bank War. Pet Banks
The right to vote. suffrage
What term means the written rules a government must follow? constitution
Our first constitution was called the ______________. It created a government that was very weak. The states had most of the government power. Articles of Confederation
An agreement where both sides give in a little of their demands. compromise
The compromise regarding slaves and representation at the Constitutional Convention. It was decided that slaves would count as 3/5ths of a person for both taxation and representation in the House of Representatives. 3/5ths Compromise
The principle of the Constitution which states that the power of the government comes from the people. It is found in the Preamble. Also meant that the people in a territory could vote whether to have slavery or not. Popular sovereignty
Principle of the Constitution which divides the government power into 3 branches – the Judicial, Executive and Legislative. Separation of Powers
Principle of the Constitution which makes it so each branch of the government can make sure the other branches don’t get too powerful. The President’s veto and Congresses ability to override are examples. Checks and balances
Introduction to the Constitution. Preamble
Bringing an elected official to trial. impeachment
When government power is shared between the state governments and the national governments. federalism
First 10 amendments to the Constitution. Bill of Rights
Approval of the Constitution. ratification
The religious group which settled in Utah during Manifest Destiny. Mormons
Nickname for people who went to California during the Gold Rush. 49ers
To add on a territory. Texas became part of the United States in this way. annex
To give away land. cede
Compromise that said slavery was permitted in U.S. territories below an imaginary line and not permitted above the line. Missouri Compromise (1820)
Compromise which resulted in California becoming a state, a tougher fugitive slave law and the slave trade being banned in Washington D.C. Compromise of 1850
Act which provided for popular sovereignty to determine slavery in U.S. territories. Made the Missouri Compromise line meaningless. Led to “Bleeding Kansas.” Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
Political party formed in 1854 with the goal of stopping the expansion of slavery. Mostly a northern party. Lincoln was a member. Republican Party
Who won the election of 1860? The South began to secede due to who won this election. Abraham Lincoln
What were the laws called that attempted to keep slaves under control? Slaves were not allowed to read or leave a plantation without a pass. Slave codes
Would most immigrants settle in the North or South? North
Were most plantations located in the North or South? South
What was the movement to end slavery called? Abolition
Were most abolitionists located in the North or South? North
What movement attempted to give women the right to vote and other equal treatments? Women’s rights
What was the name of the Women’s Rights meeting held in 1848 in New York State? Seneca Falls Convention
Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired at? Fort Sumter
This woman was the most famous conductor on the underground railroad. Harriet Tubman
This abolitionist was a former slave who published the North Star in Rochester, New York. Frederick Douglass
These 2 men led the Corps of Discovery in its exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. Lewis and Clark
This person was known as the Swamp Fox because of his guerrilla warfare tactics. Francis Marion
This American naval leader during the American Revolution said “I have not yet begun to fight!” when his ship, the Bonhomme Richard was close to being sunk by the British Serapis. John Paul Jones
What was the biggest complaint colonists had before the American Revolution? “No taxation without representation”
This battle was known as the turning point of the American Revolution. France joined the war on the American side after this battle. Saratoga S has a lot of curves, Saratoga is the turning point of the war.
This battle was the last of the American Revolution. British general Cornwallis was surrounded by Washington on land and the French navy at sea and surrendered. Yorktown Y is at end of alphabet and Yorktown is at the end of the war.