Greater power for ordinary citizens, limited federal government, and the leadership of Andrew Jackson.

States' rights over national government and an agriculture-based economy.

To force Native American groups in the Southeast to move west of the Mississippi River.

A group of unofficial advisors and friends Andrew Jackson relied on instead of his formal cabinet.

To oppose Andrew Jackson and support a stronger role for Congress and federal involvement in economic development.

The idea that a state could reject a federal law it deemed unconstitutional.

The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.

The right to vote in political elections.

The power of the president to reject a law passed by Congress.

The boundary line between the United States and British-controlled territory in North America.

It ended the war with Mexico and ceded a large amount of Western land to the United States.

To ban slavery in territories acquired from Mexico.

The movement to end slavery in the United States.

A person granted permission by the Mexican government to bring settlers into Texas.

A person who buys and sells goods for profit.

A person who searches for valuable minerals like gold.

Growing only enough food to support oneself and one's family.

The return of escaped enslaved people to their enslavers, even if found in free states.

A person sent to spread religious beliefs to others.

Land set aside by the government where Native American groups were forced to live.

A Spanish-speaking cowboy known for herding cattle in the American Southwest.