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Monroe to Van Buren
Mr. Stickler's "Monroe through Van Buren" 8th grade test flashcards.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the National Road? | The first federally funded national road project. Begun in 1811 (ended in 1818) & extended into Illinois. (Ch. 11, Sec. 2) |
| Who was the U. S. President when the National Road was started? Who was president when it ended in 1818? | James Madison was the president when it started. James Monroe was president when it ended in 1818. (Ch. 10, sec. 5 & Ch. 11, sec. 3). |
| What is "sectionalism"? | "Loyalty to one's state (or 'section') rather than to the nation as a whole." (Ch. 11, sec. 3) |
| What is "nationalism"? | "A strong sense of devotion to one's country." (Ch. 10, sec. 4) |
| What is the "Monroe Doctrine"? | President James Monroe's foreign policy statement that warned European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere. In turn, the U.S. would stop colonization, too. (Notes and Ch. 11, sec. 4) |
| Explain the reasons why the First Seminole War was fought. | This war, fought in Spanish - controlled Florida, was fought due to increased Native American raids on Georgian farmers, Spain's harboring escaped slaves in the "Negro Fort", and Spain's refusal to demolish that fort. (Ch. 11, sec. 4) |
| What was the importance and outcome of the Supreme Court case "McCulloch vs. Maryland" (1819)? | Maryland tried to tax the 2nd Bank of the U.S. in order to drive it out of the state. James McCulloch, the Bank cashier, refused to pay the tax . . . . the Court said states could not interfere with federal institutions in their borders. Ch. 11, sec. 3) |
| What are the basic elements of "Jacksonian Democracy?" | "The spread of political power to more people became known as 'Jacksonian democracy'." Federalist party gone - "Democrat" party created. Avg. Americans became important in nominating process. Western farmers gained political power. (Ch. 12, Sec. 1) |
| Name the first 8 U. S. Presidents in order (first and last names). | 1. George Washington, 2. John Adams, 3. Thomas Jefferson, 4. James Madison, 5. James Monroe, 6. John Q. Adams, 7. Andrew Jackson, 8. Martin Van Buren. |
| What was the "Indian Removal Act" (1830)? | This was the law passed by President Andrew Jackson that stated all Native Americans living east of the Mississippi River must "remove" to "assigned lands" in the West (i.e. "reservations?). (Ch. 12, sec. 3) |
| In the book "Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee," what do we learn the Native Americans have nicknamed President Jackson? | "Sharp Knife." (This is also in Ch. 12, sec. 2) |
| How were Cherokee Indians treated on the "Trail of Tears"? | 1. They were given a turnip, a cup of rice, and water only (per day); 2. U. S. soldiers allowed Americans to steal from them while they walked/ rode; 3. Cherokee dead were left behind, no time given for traditional (ceremonial) burial. (PwrPt Notes.) |
| Name the two methods used to transport the Cherokee Indians as they "removed" West. | 1. By walking or riding on land trails; 2. By being crammed onto overloaded boats and sent down rivers. (Class notes.) |
| What is the name of the Seminole chief who led the tribe during the First Seminole War? | Osceola. (Ch. 12, sec. 3) |
| How many Seminole Wars were there (total)? | There were 3: 1817 - 1818 (1st); 1835 - 1842 (2nd); 1855 - 1858 (3rd). (Ch. 12, sec. 3.) |
| What was the first chapter of "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" about in general? | Chapter 1 was an accounting of the treatment of Native Americans by the "white man" from the 1400's - 1800's. It also describes Native American culture prior to European arrival and how it changed afterward. (Book.) |
| What is the relationship between "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" and Manifest Destiny? | The book is an example of how Manifest Destiny was accomplished by Europeans (i.e. "the white man"). Indian lands were confiscated so Europeans could own all lands "from Atlantic to Pacific." |
| What is the definition of "Manifest Destiny"? | Manifest Destiny is the belief that it was the "destiny" of the U.S. to expand its territory over the whole of North America and to extend and enhance its political, social, and economic influences. (Dictionary.com) |
| What was the Adams - Onis Treaty (1821)? | The treaty between the U. S. and Spain that gave ownership of Florida to the United States in exchange for $5 million. (Ch. 11, sec. 4). |
| What was the Missouri Compromise (1820)? | "An act of Congress by which Missouri was admitted as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and slavery was prohibited in the Louisiana Purchase north of latitude 36°30′N, except for Missouri." (PwrPt. notes; txtbook) |
| What ethnic groups fought each other over Texan independence? | Mexicans from Mexico fought American settlers, African Americans, and tejanos (people of Mexican descent born in Texas) for control of Texas. (Ch. 13, sec. 2) |
| Was John Quincy Adams' presidency successful? Why or why not? | It was unsuccessful because many voters accused him of making a "corrupt bargain" with Henry Clay to become president over Andrew Jackson. This turned many legislators against him. All of his programs were defeated! (Notes.) |
| How did Andrew Jackson win the presidency? (Who were his biggest supporters?) | Jackson was supported by the "common man". He was widely popular because of his exploits as a general during the War of 1812 and against Native Americans in the South. People viewed him as being very tough! (Notes.) |
| Which U. S. president was the term "O.K." based on? | President Martin Van Buren. His nickname, "Old Kinderhook", was the inspiration for the saying "everything's O.K.". This meant Van Buren was in the lead during his campaign. He is from Kinderhook, N.Y. (Notes/ video.) |
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