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What was a primary reason some individuals opposed the annexation of Texas into the United States?
What was a primary reason some individuals opposed the annexation of Texas into the United States?
- Fear of increasing the national debt.
- The potential expansion of slavery. (correct)
- Concerns about upsetting trade relations with Mexico.
- Disagreement with Texas's economic policies.
President Polk justified declaring war on Mexico based on the claim that Mexico had attacked American soldiers on U.S. soil.
President Polk justified declaring war on Mexico based on the claim that Mexico had attacked American soldiers on U.S. soil.
True (A)
What agreement officially concluded the Mexican-American War, resulting in a significant territorial gain for the United States?
What agreement officially concluded the Mexican-American War, resulting in a significant territorial gain for the United States?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Following their independence, Mexico's early approach to Texas in the 1820s involved actively ______ American settlement in the region.
Following their independence, Mexico's early approach to Texas in the 1820s involved actively ______ American settlement in the region.
Match each term with its correct description related to westward expansion:
Match each term with its correct description related to westward expansion:
Which factor most significantly contributed to Andrew Jackson's victory in the 1828 election over John Quincy Adams?
Which factor most significantly contributed to Andrew Jackson's victory in the 1828 election over John Quincy Adams?
President Jackson believed the Second Bank of the United States was a fair and beneficial institution for all Americans.
President Jackson believed the Second Bank of the United States was a fair and beneficial institution for all Americans.
What was the name given to the forced relocation of the Cherokee people from their ancestral lands, resulting in significant suffering and loss of life?
What was the name given to the forced relocation of the Cherokee people from their ancestral lands, resulting in significant suffering and loss of life?
The Nullification Act, passed by South Carolina, was a direct response to what they considered to be unfair ________.
The Nullification Act, passed by South Carolina, was a direct response to what they considered to be unfair ________.
Match the following events/policies with their consequences:
Match the following events/policies with their consequences:
What was the primary objective of the Indian Removal Act?
What was the primary objective of the Indian Removal Act?
The Supreme Court fully supported President Jackson's actions regarding the Cherokee in Worcester v. Georgia.
The Supreme Court fully supported President Jackson's actions regarding the Cherokee in Worcester v. Georgia.
Which factor played the most significant role in delaying Florida's admission to the Union as a state?
Which factor played the most significant role in delaying Florida's admission to the Union as a state?
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Adams-Onís Treaty
Adams-Onís Treaty
A treaty that defined the U.S.-Spanish border.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Ended the Mexican-American War and granted territory to the U.S.
Mormon Trail
Mormon Trail
Route used by Mormon pioneers moving west.
Remember the Alamo!
Remember the Alamo!
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Gadsden Purchase
Gadsden Purchase
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Election of 1824
Election of 1824
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Andrew Jackson's 1828 Victory
Andrew Jackson's 1828 Victory
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Spoils System
Spoils System
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Jackson and the Second Bank
Jackson and the Second Bank
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Expansion of Voting Rights
Expansion of Voting Rights
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Nullification Act
Nullification Act
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Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
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California Gold Rush
California Gold Rush
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Study Notes
Presidential Election of 1824
- No candidate received a majority of electoral votes, leading to a House of Representatives election.
1828 Presidential Election
- Andrew Jackson's popularity as a war hero contributed to his victory over John Quincy Adams.
Jackson's Spoils System
- President Jackson implemented the spoils system, replacing government officials with his supporters.
Jackson's Views on the Second Bank of the US
- Jackson believed the Second Bank of the US was too powerful and favored the wealthy elite.
Voting Rights Expansion
- Voting rights expanded to include more white men.
Nullification Crisis
- South Carolina passed the Nullification Act in response to perceived unfair tariffs.
Jackson's Fight with the Bank and Economic Impact
- Jackson's conflict with the Second Bank of the US resulted in economic instability.
Panic of 1837
- The Panic of 1837 led to a severe economic depression.
Indian Removal Act
- The Indian Removal Act aimed to forcibly relocate Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River.
Trail of Tears
- The forced removal of the Cherokee, known as the Trail of Tears, involved a devastating march.
Worcester v. Georgia and Jackson's Response
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cherokee, but Jackson ignored the ruling.
Cherokee vs. Seminole Response to Removal
- The Cherokee pursued legal action while the Seminole resisted through armed conflict.
Seminole Resistance
- The Seminole were among those who refused to leave their ancestral lands during forced removal.
Cherokee Legal Action
- The Cherokee fought removal by taking their case to the Supreme Court.
Native American Relocation Locations
- Most relocated Native Americans settled west of the Mississippi River.
California Gold Rush & Profits
- Merchants and business owners profited the most during the California Gold Rush, due to high demand and limited supply of goods in the mining camps.
Life in the Mining Camps
- Life in California's mining camps was generally rough and lawless.
49ers
- The 49ers were the people who rushed to California in search of gold.
California Gold Rush Effects
- The California Gold Rush led to a population boom, increased diversity, and significant economic changes.
Florida's Acquisition
- Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. via the Adams-Onís Treaty.
Florida Statehood Delays
- Florida's application for statehood was delayed due to concerns about the balance between slave and free states.
California Statehood Crisis
- California's application for statehood posed a significant crisis for Congress, threatening the balance in the Senate.
Whig Party Weakening
- The issue of slavery contributed to the decline of the Whig Party.
Westward Migration Method
- Emigrants traveled west primarily in wagon trains.
Adams-Onís Treaty Purpose
- The Adams-Onís Treaty defined the boundary between the U.S. and Spanish territories.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War and ceded significant territory to the U.S.
"Remember the Alamo!" Effect
- "Remember the Alamo!" served as a powerful rallying cry for Texans during the war with Mexico.
Opposition to Texas Annexation
- Some opposed the annexation of Texas due to concerns about the expansion of slavery.
Mexican War Territorial Gains
- The Mexican War resulted in the U.S. acquiring California and New Mexico.
Texan Rebellion against Mexico
- Texans rebelled against Mexican rule due to cultural differences and disputes over slavery.
Polk's Justification for War
- President Polk claimed Mexico attacked American soldiers to justify declaring war.
Gadsden Purchase
- The Gadsden Purchase resulted in the acquisition of a strip of land south of the Gila River from Mexico.
Mexico's Policy towards Texas
- Mexico initially encouraged American settlement in Texas.
Santa Fe Trail Destination
- Travelers along the Santa Fe Trail frequently headed toward Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Mormon Trail
- The Mormon Trail was a significant route used by Mormon pioneers.
Utah Statehood Delay
- Utah's statehood was delayed due to controversies surrounding polygamy.
Oregon Migration Reasons
- Americans migrated to Oregon for fertile land and economic opportunities.
Whitman Mission in Oregon
- The Whitman mission in Oregon aimed to convert Native Americans to Christianity but had negative consequences for both parties.
Mormons and the Gold Rush
- Some Mormons participated in the California Gold Rush.
Mormon Migration to Utah
- The Mormons sought religious freedom and established settlements in Utah.
Mountain Men Role
- Mountain men played a critical role in westward expansion by exploring and mapping the routes.
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Description
Explores the key events and impact of the Jacksonian era, including presidential elections, the spoils system, and Jackson's fight with the Second Bank of the US. Covers the expansion of voting including white men, the Nullification Crisis, the Indian Removal Act, and Panic of 1837.
