land agent in Texas who agreed to settle a certain number of families

search for valuable mineral deposits with the intent to mine them

cattle herder that became the first cowboy in America

area of land that has been set aside for native people

the right to vote

person who goes on a religious mission

Whose name was Old Hickory?

Andrew Jackson was given credit for forming this political party for the "common man" that supported states' rights.

This political party formed by John Quincy Adams appealed to the wealthy and educated men.

Who had to decide the winner of the election of 1824 after the election did not result in any candidate receiving the majority of electoral votes?

This political party was developed by anti-Jackson supporters after the National Republican party dissolved.

Andrew Jackson established the rotation-in-office policy that most referred to as the _______ System.

The Indian Removal Act created the Indian Territory in this present day state?

Many Cherokee denied the Treaty of New Echota that gave up Cherokee land because it lacked the signature of their president, __________.

The forced removal of over 16,000 Cherokee resulted in disease, starvation, harsh winter conditions and violence that led to 4,000 Cherokee deaths. This event became known as the

President Andrew Jackson believed this institution was unconstitutional and vetoed its early charter which eventually caused it to close.

What was the term that supported the belief that America should possess the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific?

Who was NOT among the first to settle in Oregon Country?

Davy Crockett and over 180 other Texans were killed after holding the fort for twelve days at this battle.

What territory established a republic after capturing Mexican President Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto and forcing him to sign a treaty acknowledging independence?

The Mexican-American War began after a dispute over the border. Which River did the U.S. believe was the true border between Mexico and Texas (America)?

What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

What part of the treaty with Mexico gave the U.S. the territories of California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado?

This included the strip of low, flat desert land in southern New Mexico and Arizona that costs the U.S. $10 Million.

William Becknell earned 2000% profit on his goods that he traded after traveling on this route.

What was discovered in the American River that caused a mad dash of prospectors trying to strike it rich?

Over 100,000 prospectors arrived in California in 1849. They were referred to as ______.

Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons life could be so difficult for prospectors during the California Gold Rush?

What group of immigrants made up 1/5th of California's gold-mining region?

What religious group migrated into Utah, under Brigham Young, in search of a safe spot to practice their faith?

What present day city did the Mormons settle?

What were vaqueros given credit for introducing into America's western territory?

What did the Compromise of 1850 ban in California?

What did Andrew Jackson study after the Revolutionary War?

What separated the election of 1824 from those in the past?

Speaker of the House, Henry Clay, used his position to convince his supporters to vote for Adams. When Adams won the election, he named Henry Clay as Secretary of State. Many considered this agreement to be a __________.

Who was the sixth president of the United States?

Who was the seventh president of the United States?

What did the Cherokee suffer from as they were forced to march west?

After Jackson vetoed the Second National Bank’s charter, he moved federal deposits to _______ banks.

What made migration to the west attractive to settlers?

What group moved into the Oregon Country in the hopes of spreading Christianity and sent back glowing reports about the fertile Willamette Valley?

What term is used when a person actively refuses to obey certain laws or commands of a government if they believe them to be wrong?

What battle convinced the Mexican government to end the war?

Travelers west faced hardships caused by severe weather, natural disasters, diseases, and _________.

Which of the following is NOT a daily task that children as early as four years old were expected to complete.

In 1850, California was admitted as the _____ state of the Union.

Gold mining production reached a high of ______ in 1852

The _____ made California a slave free zone, but slavery still thrived in some regions.