8th Grade SS, Unit 7

Front

The first dictionary was published by which person?

Back

Noah Webster

Front

The primary reason that Martin Van Buren did not admit Texas to the Union was which of the following? Texas was not free from Mexico at the time. Concerns over the balance of power in the Senate Fear of reprisal from Native Americans There were not enough settlers interested in moving to Texas

Back

Concerns over the balance of power in the Senate

Front

This is the 2 word term, first used by John L. O'Sullivan, that described the idea of the US extending across the entire American continent from East to West.

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

Which President's administration was cut short when he died of pneumonia 19 days after his inauguration?

Back

William Henry Harrison

Front

The Wilmot Proviso was a "rider" amendment which brought which issue to the forefront of Congress?

Back

Slavery

Front

What was the ruling in the Supreme Court case of Gibbons v Ogden?

Back

Only the Federal Government can regulate interstate commerce

Front

This map depicts what route west that begins in Independence, Missouri, typically taking settlers 22-24 weeks to complete?

Back

Oregon Trail