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11. Describe the early development of political parties.

Started when Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton disagreed on the Constitution and on the National Bank. George Washington supported Alexander Hamilton more then Jefferson.

12. Describe the accomplishments of Washington, Jefferson, and Jackson.

Washington set the standard as the first president, he stepped down after terms in office. He was unamisouly elected as the president. Thomas Jefferson best known for the Louisiana Purchase. Jackson was tough on native americans forced many to live in worst areas then previosouly.

13. Describe the causes and effects of the War of 1812.

Started because of the border of Canada. One of the main reasons was impressment which is the british taking american sailors. The Treaty of Gent was the last battle of the war, it ended the war, no side really won. United States gained respect from Great Britain after the war. Manufacturing was improved after the war.

14. Describe the causes and effect of the Texas War of Independence.

Mexicans invited americans into texas but to be a citizen you had to speak spanish, convert to catholiscm, and free their slaves. Texas won and became a independent nation for a few years before joining the United States.

15. Describe the causes and effects of the Mexican-American war.

Most of it was because of territory. They thought the borders were different so when the united states moved down into what they thought was their border Mexico thought they were getting invaded. The united states won and gained a lot of land from winning the war.

16. Describe reasons why we move westward in the early parts of our history.

People first moved westward for the gold rush. Freedom of religion, farmland, cattle ranching, escaping debt or other things.

17. Describe major events comprimises and incidents leading up to the civil war.

Underground railroad a network of escape routes for escaped slaves. Dred Scott decision

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