He opposed the Bank of US, did not allow individual states to nullify federal laws, was responsible for the Indian Removal Act, the "Trail of Tears". Created Spoils System, was a war hero from the Battle of New Orleans and served as the 7th president of the United States.

1804-1806 - These men were commissioned by Jefferson to map and explore the Louisiana Purchase region all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Beginning at St. Louis, Missouri, the expedition traveled up the Missouri River to the Great Divide, and then down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean.

Explored the SW part of the current United States to the Pacific Ocean & wrote favorably about their experience. This inspired settlers to move to the West.

Acquired 1846. 49th parallel established by US and Britain as boundary for Oregon. Settled for its fertile farmland

It caused conflict with Mexico leading to war. Northern states opposed due to the Texas having slaves. Southern states supported it meaning it added representation in Congress favoring slavery.

1803 purchase of the Louisiana territory from France. Purchase made by President Thomas Jefferson, this doubled the size of the US.

Religious group that faced persecution and decided to head west to search for religious freedom; settled in present day Utah.

Practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs.

States had the right to nullify any federal law they judged to be unconstitutional

A conflict over the rights of states to override federal laws - Southerners declared federal protective tariffs null and void, Jackson responded with Force bill and suggested compromising over tariff; John C Calhoun was a big advocate.

Established in 1816; Was opposed by President Andrew Jackson because he felt it benefited the rich over the working class (farmers).

An American political party formed in the 1830's to oppose President Andrew Jackson and the Democrats, stood for protective tariffs, national banking, and federal aid for internal improvements

Supreme Court ruled that the Cherokee Nation was an independent nation & that the government of Georgia had no legal claim/power over their land. President Jackson IGNORED it, stating that "(Supreme Court Justice) John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it."

(1830) Signed by President Andrew Jackson, the law permitted the negotiation of treaties to obtain the Indians' lands in exchange for their relocation to what would become Oklahoma.

A forced removal of at least 20 thousand Cherokee Indians (& other tribes). The U.S. gov. moved them from the Appalachian Mountains to present-day Oklahoma. At least 4,000 died on the trail.

Texans declare independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas in 1836. General Santa Anna responded with force.

A mission and fort in San Antonio, Texas, where Mexican forces massacred rebellious Texans in 1836.

The action of adding something, especially territory.

Conflict (1846-1848) between the United States and Mexico after the U.S. annexation of Texas, which Mexico still considered its own. As victor (the winner), the United States acquired vast territories from Mexico.

People who rushed to California in 1849 for gold.