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20 Cards in this Set
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_____ was a native american woman who helped Lewis and Clark live off the land and navigate during their expedition |
Sacajewea |
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_____ was a man who was sent by President Jefferson on an expedition westward. He ended up exploring the Rocky Mountains, the plains and mapped part of the Rio Grande. There is a peak named after him. |
Zebulon Pike |
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_____ this man was the 3rd President of the United States. |
Thomas Jefferson |
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_____ were the first Americans to find an overland route to the Pacific Ocean. |
Lewis and Clark |
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_____ was the 4th President of the United States and led the nation during The War of 1812. |
James Madison |
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_____ was the 2nd President of the United States. |
John Adams |
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_____ was the 1st President of the United States |
George Washington |
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_____ was an American explorer and frontiersman who pushed westward through the Cumberland Gap. |
Daniel Boone |
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What were the 3 causes of The War of 1812? |
The British were 1. bothering American Sailors 2. having Native Americans attack settlers 3. restricting fair trade |
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What were the 3 causes of the War of 1812? |
1. bothering American Sailors 2. having Native Americans attack settlers 3. violation of American neutrality in trade |
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How does a bill become a law? |
A bill must pass in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Then goes to President's desk, if he signs it, it becomes a law. If he vetoes it Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote. |
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Who appoints people to the Presidential cabinet and who approves the appointments |
President chooses their cabinet members and appoints Supreme Court Justices. The Senate must approve these appointments. |
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The Republicans and Federalists emerged as our nations first two political parties. What were the main differences between these two parties? |
Federalist - strong central government, use of implied powers, supported banking and shipping.
Republicans - limited federal government and states rights, agricultural economy |
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Name two positive outcomes of the US victory in The War of 1812. |
1. Americans gained national pride 2. Respect amongst other nations 3. Ended threat of Native American violence |
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Who was the first President, and what were two important precedents he sets for future Presidents? |
George Washington -neutral for European affairs -military force to put down Whiskey Rebellion -created presidential cabinet -limit president to 2 terms (8 years) |
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Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner?" |
Francis Scott Key 1814 |
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During The War of 1812, which major city did the British succeed in attacking and burning portions of? |
Washington DC |
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How are the Presidents of the USA elected? |
the Electoral Colleg |
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Which body of the US government can proclaim a law to be unconstitutional? |
The Supreme Court |
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Name two positive outcomes of the US victory in the War of 1812? |
1. americans gained national pride 2. respect of other nations |
