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| this dude resigned as Washington's Secretary of State due to a conflict w/ Alexander Hamilton; he was the 3rd president of the United States . |
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| this dude negotiated a successful treaty with Spain which provided Americans w/ the right of deposit at the port of New Orleans . |
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| the first attorney general and headed up the Justice Dept. |
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| this dude was elected president however, he experienced unfavores public opinions since he followed Washington |
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| first attorney general and headed up the Justice Dept. |
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| pushed for the establishment of a national bank where the government could place the money it raised through taxes. . |
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| defeated a confederation of Indians at the battle of Fallen Timbers. |
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| urged America to stay away from political parties and official alliances from foreign countries. |
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| elected Secretary of War under George Washington |
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| the French diplomat that sought to go aroung and win favor for the Frendh during the French Revolution |
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| refused to give Marbury commision as a judge |
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| killed Alexander Hamilton during a duel; he ended his life in shame after attempting to take over land near Loisiana as a dictator |
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| served as a guide for Lewis and Clark Northwest; she helped gain supplies for her Indian tribes |
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| leader was victorious over the Britain at the Battle of new Orleans |
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| explorer that documented the two areas of the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains |
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| elected speaker of the House of Representatives by men who wanted a stronger defense for the USA |
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| Led a confederation against U.S. forces in the Indian Territory along the banks of a local river |
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| Served as Jefferson's personal secretary and was given the responsibility of forming an expedition to survey the new Louisiana Territory |
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| Achieved a great victory over Indian confederation led by Tecumseh |
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| 3rd president. Pushed embargo act which resulted in a terrible effect on America commerce and trade |
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| 4th pesident. Qualified for job but his 2 terms met many problems and trials. |
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| Opposed James Monroe in election for President of the U.S. |
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| Helped lead revolutions against Spanish rule in the southern areas of Latin America. |
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| Broke precedent by not presenting an inaugural address at his inauguration as president in 1817 |
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| Served as the federal cashier for the National Bank in Maryland; he refused to buy the paper for currency from that state. |
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| "Old Hickory" he was later elected our nations 7th president. |
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| Responsible for allowing John Quincy Adams to win the presidential election of 1824 when he dropped out of the race; he later influenced the Speaker of the House of Representatives. |
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| Helped lead revolutions against Spanish rule in the northern areas of Latin America. |
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| Democratic- Republican Party's nominee for president in 1824 but was not elected due to his health issues and sectional rivalry |
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| war hawk from SC was Monroe's secretary of war; he was later Andrew Jackson's v.p. when Jackson won presidency in 1828 |
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| president that was one of the most highly educated men; however, his aloof nature allowed his opponents to tear down his ideas |
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| helped create an alphabet for the Cherokee nation which strengthened their leadership among the other Indian tribes. |
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| SC senator that clashed with Daniel Webster over the theory of nullification in the US |
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| "man without a party", since his party leaders, and his cabinet, deserted him. |
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| served as head of National Bank and clashed with Jackson over whether it should be recharged or not |
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| appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court by Jackson |
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| led a uprising against settlers in Wisconsin territory. He later turned over to the US Army by another Indian tribe |
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| served as Secretary of State, but resigned over his president's differences with other members of the party |
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| capable politician who was Jackson's hand-picked choice to succeed him as president in the election of 1836; he was the 1st president that had not been born an English subject. |
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| defender of states rights. He challenged Jackson by saying, "The Union! Next to our liberty most dear" |
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| ruling on the removal of white men in Cherokee lands in the Supreme court decision on Worcester vs. Georgia was ignored by Jackson who refused to enforce the decision. |
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| action to force the closure of the Nation Bank cause an economic crisis that started an economic depression that lasted for five years. |
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| commander of the troops at the Alamo; he arrived just before battle began. |
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| "the pathfinder". led 60 men in California seeking independence from Mexico |
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| rediscovered the Oregon Trail which proved a route west for settlers and missionaries. |
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| took over presidency after president Taylor died in office; his support of the Compromise of 1850 cost him any chance of reelection |
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| gold was discovered in his sawmill |
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| this Texan traveled to Mexico City to petition the Mexican goverment to ask the Mexican goverment to allow Texas to be a separate Mexican state |
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| "old fuss n' feathers". He led the Americans to victory at the Mexico City where the Mexican army was finally defeated. |
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| encouraged the fullfillment of Manifest Destiny |
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| found Mormon religion; he led them as they began their trek to Western lands. |
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| leader of the Texan army an San Jacinto; he later became 1st president of the republic of Texas |
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| member of the Doughfaces; 14th president when he defeated Winfield Scott. |
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| proposed the Compromise of 1850 in congress one of the many compromises he was known for authoring. |
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| worked as a mechanic in California. was the 1st to discover gold. |
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