VOCABULARY
Definition of Political Parties
Organizations of people with similar political beliefs and goals.
Washington was the _________ president of the United States.
First
Jefferson was the ________ president of the United States.
Third
Leader of the Federalists party.
Leader of the Democratic-Republic party.
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Who did Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase from?
Definition of Embargo
When a government stops or limits trade with another country by refusing to buy or sell certain goods.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
Whiskey was a tax on the making of whiskey which affected small farmers who did not have the money to pay it.
What was the Embargo Act?
A law that stopped American ships from trading with foreign countries. He wanted to protect American rights and avoid war with Britain and France.
Supported citizen participation in the government. Believed Americans were could make good decisions!
Jefferson
Who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
-Native Americans
-Sacagawea
Definition of Impressment
Forcing people to serve in the military against their will.
How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?
Washington led 13,000 troops to squash the rebellion. He tried some rebels for treason but eventually pardoned them.
How did the Embargo Act affect people, especially those in New England?
New England strongly opposed the Embargo Act because its economy depended heavily on trade and shipping.
Supported political parties. Believed political disagreements could help protect people from a government that became too powerful.
Jefferson
The Louisiana Purchase ____________ the size of the United States.
Doubled
Definition of Sedition
Actions or speech that encourage people to rebel against or resist their government.
One piece of advice Washington gave the American people at his Farewell Address.
-Nation Unity- Work together & stay united
-Respect the Constitution- Prevent one person from having too much power
-Avoid Political Parties- They create conflict
-Be Careful with Foreign Countries- Trade peacefully but don't make alliances
-Avoid Unnecessary War- Avoid conflicts but don't go to war for other countries.
It was designed to connect eastern states with western settlements. The Appalachian Mountains made travel slow and difficult
Supported a big, central government. Believed a strong central government and economy could make America strong.
Hamilton
Name one purpose of Lewis and Clark's Expedition?
-Explore the new land
-Find a path to the Pacific Ocean
-Gain access to the Mississippi River
Definition of Federal Government
The main, central government of a country that looks after the whole nation instead of just one city or state.
Name one role Washington played in our country's development BEFORE he became President.
-Led the Constitutional Convention (Helped to create the U.S. Constitution)
-Led armies during the American Revolution (Helped colonies win independence from Great Britain)
What were some positive impacts of the National Road?
-Improve trade
-Encourage people to move and settle in the west
-Make travel easier between the west and the east
Hamilton
One thing that Lewis and Clark found on their expedition.
-Landscapes (Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Rivers and Valleys, Pacific Coast)
-Animals (Prairie Dogs, Grizzly Bears, Pronghorns)
-Plants and Resources (Willow Tree, Prairie Grasses, Wild Berries)