Events and Situations
This more than doubled the size of the U.S. and included the state of Missouri.
Louisiana Purchase
BONUS: Who did the U.S. buy it FROM?
A group of delegates that represent the people’s vote in choosing the president.
Electoral College
Three Questions!
1. Who helped establish the Federalist party?
2. Who helped establish the Whig Party?
3. Who helped establish the Democratic-Republican party?
1. Hamilton
2. Neither
3. Jefferson
This agreement gave the United states claim to Indian lands in the Northwest Territory in exchange for $20,000 worth of goods.
Treaty of Greenville
An action or decision that later serves as an example.
Precedent
An event where farmers in Western Pennsylvania revolted against the government and tarred and feathered tax collectors.
Whiskey Rebellion
Two questions!
1. The first First Lady of the U.S.
2. These are groups that help elect people and shape policies.
1. Martha Washington
2. Political Parties
4 Questions!
1. Helped establish the Federalist party
2. Helped establish the Democratic-Republican party.
3. Supported the Louisiana Purchase
4. Wanted to start a National Bank
1. Hamilton
2. Jefferson
3. BOTH
4. Hamilton
This stated that the United States would not take sides with any European countries that were at war.
Neutrality Proclamation
Two questions!
1. The money owed by a nation.
2. Private ships hired by a country to attack its enemies.
1. National Debt
2. Privateers
This was a situation where the French government asked for a bribe to sign a treaty with the U.S.
XYZ Affair
Two Answers!
1. People who buy items at low prices in the hope that the value will rise.
2. The second president of the U.S.
1. Speculators
2. John Adams
Four Questions!
1. Who wanted a strong federal government?
2. Who served as President?
3. Who served as Secretary of State?
4. Served as Secretary of the Treasury?
1. Hamilton
2. Jefferson
3. Jefferson
4. Hamilton
Two Answers!
1. This created three levels of federal courts
2.
This is the concept that the Supreme Court has the power to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.
1. Judiciary Act of 1789
2. Judicial Review
Certificates of debt that carry a promise to be bought back at a higher price.
Bonds
These were laws passed by Congress to prevent people from criticizing the national government.
Alien & Sedition Acts
Two Answers
1. He was a Miami chief who won victories against American forces but eventually sought peace.
2. A young Shoshone woman who served as a guide for a U.S. expedition
1. Little Turtle
2. Sacagawea
1. Who served as Attorney General?
2. Who served as Secretary of War?
3. Who had little faith in the average citizen, but thought the wealthy should have more of a voice in government?
4. Who thought farmers were the most independent voters, and emphasized agriculture?
1. Neither
2. Neither
3. Hamilton
4. Jefferson
Two Answers!
1. This settled disputes between the U.S. and Great Britain over forts and debt.
2. This settled disputes with Spain over the border of Florida and access to the port of New Orleans.
1. Jay's Treaty
2. Pickney's TreatyTwo Questions!!!
1. The idea that the federal government can take reasonable actions that the Constitution does not forbid.
2. The idea that the federal government should only do what the Constitution specifically says it should do.
1. Loose Constructionist
2. Strict Constructionist
This was an important battle in the Northwest Territory where General Anthony Wayne’s troops defeated native American forces.
Battle of Fallen Timbers
These two led an expedition to explore newly acquired territory for the U.S.
Merriweather Lewis and William Clark
Four Questions!!!
1. Who was a loose constructionist?
2. Who ran against John Adams for president?
3. Who favored the British more than the French?
4. In the election of 1796, who had most of his support come from southern and rural areas?
1. Hamilton
2. Jefferson
3. Hamilton
4. Jefferson
This case helped establish the Supreme Court’s ability to check the power of other branches of government.
Marbury vs. Madison
Describe 3 challenges the new nation of the U.S. faced in the years immediately following the Constitution.
1. Debate over how strictly to follow the Constitution
2. Border and Trade disputes with other nations
3. Continued Conflict with Native Americans
4. Debate over debts and banking
5. The Whiskey Rebellion
6. Debate over who should have the most power (wealthy landowners or common citizens
7. Struggles for power between the 3 branches of government