Main Ideas:
1) Jackson Presidency:
How was democracy influenced by Jackson’s presidency?
How were social classes impacted by Jackson’s presidency?
How did Adam’s & Jackson’s views of the economy differ?
What happened during the Bank War in 1832 that caused many to feel Jackson was over- stepping his role as a president?
2) Political & Economic Conflict:
Which vice president led the resistance to the Tariff of 1828?
How was the Tariff of 1828 resolved?
How did John Calhoun react to the Tariff of 1828?
Why did many states challenge the power of the federal government in the United States’ early years?
How did westward expansion affect slavery in the U.S.?
3) Native Americans:
Define Trail of Tears:
How did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 go against the Worcester v. Georgia ruling?
4) New Transportation:
How did the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?
How did settlers use flatboats to travel west?
How did the invention of the steam engine affect transportation?
5) Oregon:
Describe how the use of the Oregon Trail changed between 1830-1850.
Describe what life was like for pioneers traveling west.
What was the biggest threat for pioneers traveling west by wagon?
6) Texas:
Why did congress initially refuse to annex Texas? (2 reasons)
What was the main cause of the Mexican-American war?
What was the result of the Mexican-American war?
How did William B. Travis & the events at the Alamo affect Texas?
7) California
How did the Gold Rush impact the city of San Francisco?
How were Native Americans who worked on California missions treated?
Please I really need help with this!!