U.S. Government
What state wanted to be admitted as a slave state, leading to a controversy?
Missouri
Was Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act successful?
NO, it severely damaged the economy.
What American was Simon Bolivar compared to?
George Washington
Who did the U.S. fight against in the war of 1812?
The British
In addition to the 4 major European powers at the Congress of Vienna (and many other small country representative), there was another major power there that we did not roll play in class activity. Who was it?
France
What other state was added as a free (non-slave) state at the same time as Missouri to make the number of slave and free states equal?
Maine
What action during his presidency made him go against his stance on government power?
The Louisiana Purchase - specifically the amount that was spent.
What was the name given to Spaniards who were born in South America?
What year was the War of 1812 over?
1815
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What is the name of the boundary that was extended westward in the Missouri Compromise?
Mason-Dixon Line
There were at least four purposes for Thomas Jefferson's Lewis & Clark expedition. Name 2 of them.
Find a water passage to the Pacific Ocean / Explore the Louisiana Territory and establish boundaries / Make connections with Native Americans / Lay claim to Oregon region before the British did
The city or colony where was Simon Bolivar born?
Caracas, Venezuela
War Hawks
Name 2 reasons why Great Britain was so difficult to conquer.
Judicial Review is the power of the Supreme Court to do what?
Determine if something is constitutional.
What happened for the first time when Thomas Jefferson became president? It was became known as America's "Second Independence."
Peaceful transition of power from one party to another.
What was the nickname given to Simon Bolivar, or what is he known as?
Who became famous at the final battle of 1812, the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
What court case did John Marshall preside over that changed the roll of the U.S. Supreme court?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the term used to describe why the founders created 3 branches of government?
Bolivar created a new country and became president in the northern part of S. America. It was made up of 6 modern-day countries in South America. Although he saw it's decline before he died, and it eventually failed. What was the name of this country?
Gran Columbia
What are two reasons the U.S. declared war on the British?
British policies that restricted American trade / the impressment of American sailors into the British navy / British arming and supporting Native American tribes on the western frontier
Which U.S. presidential terms were during the French Revolution?
George Washington & John Adams