Module 4: Creating a New Nation - 1788 to the 1840s

Terrance practices debate

Martina and Terrance are ready to guide you through the early years of the new United States of America. You will observe the formation of the first political parties, and discover the political, technological, and violent elements that contributed to the growth of the new nation. Your will also explore the causes and outcomes of a second war with England.

Getting Started

Before you begin this module, check to see how much you already know about the early years of the United States of America. In this non-graded activity, read each statement and decide whether it is true or false. Click the player button to get started.

 

 

Key Vocabulary

To view the definitions for these key vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.

 

Adams, John	Mason, George	Mexican-American War
Anti-Federalist	impressment	Monroe Doctrine
Bank of the United States	interest group	Oregon Territory
Battle at the Alamo	Jackson, Andrew	Sacajawea
cotton gin	Jay Treaty	secession
Democratic Party	Jefferson, Thomas	Spoils System
Democratic-Republicans	Know-Nothings	tariff
Federal Government	Lewis and Clark Expedition	Trail of Tears
Federalist	Louisiana Territory	Whigs
Hamilton, Alexander	Madison, James	Whitney, Eli
Henry, Patrick	Manifest Destiny