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How did the Adams-Onís Treaty primarily shape the geopolitical landscape of North America in the early 19th century?
How did the Adams-Onís Treaty primarily shape the geopolitical landscape of North America in the early 19th century?
- By delineating the border between the United States and Spanish territories, clarifying territorial claims. (correct)
- By providing a framework for joint U.S. and Spanish economic ventures in the Louisiana Territory.
- By ensuring unrestricted access to the Mississippi River for both American and Spanish merchants.
- By establishing a formal alliance between the United States and Spain against British interests in North America.
What was a significant long-term consequence of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo for the United States?
What was a significant long-term consequence of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo for the United States?
- The immediate cessation of all trade relations with Mexico due to unresolved war debts.
- The establishment of a joint U.S.-Mexican commission to oversee immigration policies.
- The formal recognition of Texas as an independent republic under U.S. protection.
- The acquisition of vast territories, contributing to debates over the expansion of slavery and sectional tensions. (correct)
How did the slogan “Remember the Alamo!” primarily function during the Texas Revolution?
How did the slogan “Remember the Alamo!” primarily function during the Texas Revolution?
- As a detailed battle plan for the Texan army, ensuring coordinated attacks against Mexican forces.
- As an appeal to the U.S. government for immediate military intervention in support of Texan independence.
- As a rallying cry, inspiring and motivating Texans to fight for independence and avenge the Alamo's defenders. (correct)
- As a diplomatic message to the Mexican government, expressing a willingness to negotiate a peaceful resolution.
What was the main factor delaying Utah's statehood, finally resolved in 1896?
What was the main factor delaying Utah's statehood, finally resolved in 1896?
What role did mountain men play in facilitating westward expansion beyond simply exploring?
What role did mountain men play in facilitating westward expansion beyond simply exploring?
What was the primary reason Andrew Jackson won the 1828 presidential election over John Quincy Adams?
What was the primary reason Andrew Jackson won the 1828 presidential election over John Quincy Adams?
President Jackson's stance on the Second Bank of the United States was primarily rooted in the belief that:
President Jackson's stance on the Second Bank of the United States was primarily rooted in the belief that:
South Carolina's decision to pass the Nullification Act directly stemmed from their opposition to:
South Carolina's decision to pass the Nullification Act directly stemmed from their opposition to:
How did the forced relocation of Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, differ from the Seminole?
How did the forced relocation of Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, differ from the Seminole?
During the California Gold Rush, which group generally amassed the most wealth?
During the California Gold Rush, which group generally amassed the most wealth?
The question of California's statehood became a contentious issue in Congress primarily because:
The question of California's statehood became a contentious issue in Congress primarily because:
What factor most significantly contributed to the decline of the Whig Party in the 1840s?
What factor most significantly contributed to the decline of the Whig Party in the 1840s?
What was a consequence of Jackson's conflict with the Second Bank of the United States?
What was a consequence of Jackson's conflict with the Second Bank of the United States?
Flashcards
1824 Presidential Election
1824 Presidential Election
No candidate received a majority of electoral votes.
Andrew Jackson's Victory 1828
Andrew Jackson's Victory 1828
Jackson was a popular war hero that won over John Quincy Adams.
Spoils System
Spoils System
President Jackson changed government jobs by implementing this system.
Second Bank of America
Second Bank of America
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Nullification Act
Nullification Act
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Indian Removal Act
Indian Removal Act
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Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
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California Gold Rush Profiteers
California Gold Rush Profiteers
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Adams-Onís Treaty
Adams-Onís Treaty
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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Remember the Alamo!
Remember the Alamo!
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Gadsden Purchase
Gadsden Purchase
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Mormon Trail
Mormon Trail
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Study Notes
1824 Presidential Election
- Unusual Circumstance: No candidate received a majority of electoral votes.
1828 Presidential Election - Jackson's Victory
- Jackson's Advantage: Popular war hero.
Jackson's Spoils System
- Change in Government Jobs: Implemented the spoils system, replacing government workers with his supporters.
Jackson's Views on the Second Bank of the U.S.
- Bank's Power: Believed the bank was too powerful and favored the wealthy.
Expansion of Voting Rights
- Increased Suffrage: More white men gained the right to vote.
South Carolina's Nullification Act
- Cause of the Act: Response to tariffs they considered unfair.
Jackson's Bank War & Economic Impact
- Result: Led to economic instability.
Panic of 1837
- Effect: Severe economic depression.
Indian Removal Act
- Purpose: Force Native American tribes to move west.
Trail of Tears
- Description: The forced march that drove the Cherokee from their homeland.
Worcester v. Georgia & Jackson's Response
- Supreme Court Ruling: Ruled in favor of the Cherokee.
- Jackson's Action: Ignored the ruling.
Cherokee & Seminole Resistance
- Cherokee Response: Tried to fight removal legally.
- Seminole Response: Resisted through armed conflict.
- Seminole Refusal: Refused to leave their homeland.
- Cherokee Lawsuit: Fought removal, taking the case to the Supreme Court.
Native American Relocation
- Western Location: Most relocated tribes settled west of the Mississippi River.
California Gold Rush - Profits & Impact
- Greatest Beneficiaries: Merchants and business owners profited most.
- Profit Drivers: High demand and limited supply of goods fueled boomtown merchants' profits.
- Mining Camp Life: Rough and lawless.
- 49ers: People who rushed to California in search of gold.
- Effects: Population boom, increased diversity, and economic impact.
Westward Expansion - Treaties & Territories
- Florida Cession: Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. through the Adams-Onís Treaty.
- Statehood Delay: Congress was slow to approve Florida's statehood because of the balance of slave and free states.
- California's Statehood Crisis: Question of California statehood created a crisis for Congress threatening the balance in the Senate.
- Weakening of the Whig Party: The issue of slavery led to weakening of the party.
- Emigration Method: Emigrants traveled west in wagon trains.
- Adams-Onís Treaty Purpose: Defined the boundary between the U.S. and Spanish territory.
Texas & Mexico
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Impact: Granted the U.S. significant territory.
- "Remember the Alamo!" Motivational rallying cry for Texans.
- Opposition to Annexation: Concerns about the expansion of slavery.
- Mexican War Acquisitions: Gained California and New Mexico.
- Texas Rebellion Cause: Cultural differences and disputes over slavery.
- Polk's War Justification: Claimed Mexico attacked American soldiers.
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Ended the Mexican-American War.
- Gadsden Purchase Outcome: U.S. acquired a strip of land from Mexico.
- Mexico’s Early Policy: Encouraged American settlement in Texas.
- Santa Fe Trail Destination: Leading travelers toward Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Utah & Oregon
- Mormon Trail: Route used by Mormon pioneers.
- Utah Statehood Delay: Utah's statehood was delayed because of controversies about polygamy.
- Oregon Migration Reasons: Fertile land and economic opportunities.
- Whitman Mission: To convert Native Americans to Christianity in Oregon.
- Mormon Involvement in the Gold Rush: Some Mormons participated in the Gold Rush.
- Mormon Migration Motivation: Religious freedom.
- Mountain Men's Role: Explored the West and mapped trails.
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Description
Examine the major events of the Jackson era, including the 1824 and 1828 presidential elections, the spoils system, and the Bank War. It covers the expansion of voting rights, the Nullification Crisis, the Panic of 1837, and the Indian Removal Act, highlighting their effects.
