Ch 7, Lesson 4 Flashcard "The Age of Andrew Jackson"

Front

Where was Andrew Jackson born, making settlers see him as someone who shared their values? Options: Virginia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts

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South Carolina

Front

What is a term used to describe a group of states or nations that are ruled by one government or that agree to work together?

Back

union

Front

In May 1838, _______________ and 7,000 federal troops arrived at the Cherokee capital to force the Native Americans to leave their lands.

Back

General Winfield Scott

Front

Who was Andrew Jackson?

Back

He was a lawyer, and general, who became President of the United States.

Front

What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?

Back

to relocate Native Americans to the Indian Territory

Front

The "Trail of Tears" was a nickname for what event?

Back

the journey of the Cherokee from their homes to the Indian Territory

Front

The belief that the United States had a right to expand its borders and claim new lands is known as what?

Back

manifest destiny

Front

Where did the Seminole Wars take place?

Back

Florida

Front

Who was the leader of the Seminole?

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Osceola

Front

Jackson sent troops and warships to _______________ to force the state to collect the new federal tax on imported goods.

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South Carolina