George
Washington
Washington
The First
Factions
Factions
John
Adams
Adams
Thomas
Jefferson
Jefferson
James
Madison
Madison
James Monroe
100
George Washington essentially created the presidency of the United States through actions that later became examples for future presidents to follow. These are known as . . .
Precedents
100
America's first political parties came out of the debates that occurred between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. These men eventually became the founders of . . .
The Federalists and the Democratic Republicans
100
Who did John Adams beat in the Election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic-Republican
100
Thomas Jefferson faced the challenge of ____ at the start of his presidency.
El-Bow Room
The need for more land and space for Americans, mainly farmers, to expand onto.
100
James Madison's Presidency focused on one major challenge. The war between Great Britain and the United States that began after England attempted to interfere with US trade with France. This war is known as the . . .
War of 1812
200
Most of George Washington's actions and decisions made in his two terms as President of the United States became precedents that later presidents would follow. Name three precedents he set.
1. Title of President
2. Creation of the Cabinet
3. Two term limit
200
This early political figure was against Political Parties, stating that America should be wary of them as they has the potential to disrupt our unity.
George Washington
200
This treaty settled disputes that had arisen between the United States and Great Britain during Washington's Presidency and pushed France's foreign minister to take matters of peace into his own, greedy, hands. . .
Jay's Treaty
200
The name given to America's purchase of 828,000 acres of land in the middle of the North American continent for $15 million dollars. . .
The Louisiana Purchase
200
Even though the US declared neutrality and attempted to stay out of the conflict between Great Britain and France, they got stuck in the middle of it. Britain took some actions against the US that pushed it to declare war on Great Britain. What are these actions?
1. Impressment of American Sailors
2. The Embargo Act of 1807
3. The Native American Threat
200
In 1823, the United States made a bold statement. President James Monroe issued a statement in which he informed the Europeans of their plan to remain neutral so long as they did not colonize in the Western Hemisphere. This is known as the . . .
The Monroe Doctrine
300
George Washington went to his Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, to help him figure out a plan on dealing with the US National Debt. What were the three aspects of Hamilton's financial plan?
1. NG pay the debt away
2. Whiskey Tax
3. National Bank
300
The political party who favored stronger state governments, strict interpretation of the Constitution and a nation of farmers . . .
Democratic-Republicans
300
Who was Charles de Talleyrand?
What was his plan to get back at America for the signing of the Jay Treaty with England?
1. The French Foreign Minister
2. He tried to bribe the American government. Before he would even speak about peace, America would have to pay him ($250K) and France ($10M) before he wou
300
Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France brought many to question his belief in _________.
Strict Interpretation of the Constitution
Many felt that the Constitution did not give the President the power to purchase lands from foreign countries. As a strict interpreter of the Constitution, he was using powers he DID NOT HAVE!
300
Dolley Madison, the wife of James Madison, helped preserve ______ as the British burned the Whitehouse and the rest of Washington DC in the Battle for Washington.
The portrait of George Washington
300
Following the end of the War of 1812, the period of nationalism and pride that swept across America under President James Monroe. . .
The Era of Good Feelings
400
A group of farmers in Pennsylvania started the Whiskey Rebellion in response to the Whiskey Tax that was passed by Congress. George Washington responded as the Chief Executive, who's primary role is __________, and squashed the rebellion.
Enforcing the Law
400
The political party who favored a strong national government, loose interpretation of the Constitution, and a nation of merchants and industry leaders . .
Federalists
400
The impacts of the XYZ Affair include. . .
1. Creation of the US Department of Navy
2. The start of the Quasi War vs. France
3. USA proved itself to be a legit power
400
The Louisiana Territory was one of the biggest land acquisitions in human history. The impacts of the deal between America and France include . . .
1. Doubled the size of the US
2. Pushed US to focus on the west
3. Gave US geographic advantages
Control of the MS River + Port of NOLA
400
This event inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem.
Battle of Baltimore
400
This document admitted Maine as a free-state and Missouri as a slave state so as to not upset the balance between slave and free states in the United States.
The Missouri Compromise
500
Washington's Farewell Address was his way of informing the nation that he planned on stepping down as President after his second term. The document included the following pieces of advice. . .
1. Warning against Sectionalism
2. Warning against Political Parties
3. Warning against Foreign Influence
500
The primary issue that caused the rift between the first two political parties involved. . .
The size and power of the national government.
500
The mean spirited set of laws that made it difficult for foreigners to become US citizens and allowed the President to kick out any people he or she felt were suspicious. . .
Alien and Sedition Acts
500
To punish the British and French for impressing American sailors in the Caribbean, Thomas Jefferson passed the ____________ which ended up hurting America more than it hurt Britain and France.
The Embargo Act of 1807
500
The name of the document that officially ended the War of 1812 and awarded no new lands or territories to either nation is known as . . .
The Treaty of Ghent