Andrew Jackson and 1840s notes

M Van Buren

Who did William H Harrison win against in the election?

A “War of 1812” hero

Who was William H Harrison?

Died after the first 30 days of being president from pneumonia

What happened to WHH (William H Harrison)?

Manifest Destiny

James K. Polk

Owning land sea to shining sea (Atlantic to Pacific ocean)

Manifest Destiny

California, Texas, and Oregon

James K. Polk helps our country with manifest destiny leading to us getting what 3 states?

Memorized how to build a water powered factory

Samuel Slater

invented sewing machine

Elias Howe

Invented the telegraph

Samuel Morse

Started Mormon religion

Joseph Smith

Dept. that runs all government land. (military bases, National parks, etc.) For example, Isle Royale is the only national park in Michigan.

Dept. of Interior

ruled like a king, 1812 war hero (general), captured Florida, considered the first western president

Andrew Jackson

The election winner gives jobs to people that helped them

What is the spoils system?

The idea of choosing which rules you follow

What is Nullification?

John C. Calhoun

Who started nullification?

Senator from North Carolina

Who was John C. Calhoun?

Inventor of the first train

Tom Thumb

Railroad that ran from Baltimore to Ohio

The B&O railroad

Illionis to Utah

Where did the Mormon trail lead to