- Which country mediated between France and the United States after Jackson demanded repayment of debts or the US would begin seizing French property in the United States?
Answer: Great Britain - What did the initials "G. T. T." stand for in the first half of the 19th century?
Answer: Gone to Texas. This became slang for those who moved to Texas. When Mexico granted land to Stephen Austin, immigrants began moving to Texas. - What important event occurred in 1836 in Texas?
Answer: Texas declared independence. Sam Houston was named the commander-in-chief. - What was Martin Van Buren's nickname?
Answer: The Little Magician - What were 3 things that led to the Panic of 1837?
Answer: Answers could include Overspeculation, problems with the economic infrastructure of the American government, wheat crop damage, and financial problems in Europe.
Week Fourteen American History Warm Ups
Jackson, Texas, and Van Buren
By Melissa Kelly, About.com Guide
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