American History: Government Formation and Westward Expansion

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the formation of the U.S. government, presidential precedents, and the ideas surrounding westward expansion.

After winning the war, Americans faced several problems including __.

no government, being in debt, and the existence of slavery.

Presidents have to be __ before they can govern.

inaugurated.

The phrase 'So help me god' was added to the presidential oath by __.

George Washington.

A __ is something that you are expected to do, established as a practice by Washington.

precedent.

Washington faced challenges in developing a __ as president.

style.

__ is the belief that it was America's destiny to expand westward.

Manifest destiny.

The concept of Manifest Destiny was coined by __.

John O'Sullivan.

The corrupt bargain involved John Quincy Adams and __.

Henry Clay.

The Civil War was ignited by __ expansion.

westward.

The British Cession occurred in __.

1818.

The Gadsden Purchase took place in __.

1845.