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1) Land was purchased in 1803. 2) War secured this territory in 1819 and it later became a state in 1845. 3) This territory was acquired through war in 1845. 4) This land was obtained through a treaty in 1848. 5) A two-year war (1846 – 1848) secured this land for the United States. 6) This land was purchased in 1853. 7) Present states include Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas. 8) Includes the present states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana (New Orleans). 9) This land was purchased from France by President Thomas Jefferson. 10) The United States conquered this country to acquire Florida. 11) The United States conquered this country to acquire Texas and the Mexican Cession. 12) The United States signed a treaty with this country to acquire Oregon. 13) The United States purchased the Gadsden Territory from this country. 14) Why did we conquer Florida? 15) Why did we purchase the Gadsden Territory?

Map: Use each number only once. (2 pts. each) Louisiana Purchase Texas Annexation Oregon Territory Mexican Cession California “Old” Northwest Territory Original Thirteen States Florida Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains

1. A conflict among sections of a nation is called _. 2. Why were sections of the nation being pulled apart in 1819? 3. What were the three regions that made up the United States in the early 19th century? 4. What was the economy of the South? 5. Why did the West want **LOW** land prices? 6. Why did the South want **LOW** land prices? 7. Why did the North want **HIGH** land prices? 8. What was the economy of Northerners? 9. What is a tariff? 10. Why did the South want a **LOW** tariff? 11. Why did the North want a **HIGH** tariff? 12. Why did the West want a **HIGH** tariff? 13. How did Andrew Jackson feel about the National Bank**?** 14. What does the word nullify mean? 15. Who won the most **popular** votes in the Presidential election of 1824? 16. Who became President in 1824? 17. How was the vote decided in 1824? 18. Who became President in 1828?

By 1819, sections of the U.S. began pulling apart. Why?

What is the Spoils System? How did the Spoils System effect government?

What was Jackson’s response to the National Bank?

Why did Jackson choose this course of action with the National Bank?

What region was opposed to the tariff?

List two reasons why they were opposed to the tariff.

Describe the Nullification Crisis. What was Jackson’s response to the Nullification Crisis.

Describe the Indian Removal Act.

How did the Indian Removal Act effect on the Cherokee Nation.

Complete the Table
 * ** Platform ** || ** Did Jackson keep his platform promise? ** || ** List and describe the actions of President Jackson concerning each platform. ** ||
 * Political Democracy ||  ||   ||
 * Economic Democracy ||  ||   ||
 * National Supremacy ||  ||   ||