People
Vocabulary
Acts/Events
Political
Conflict
100

Thought the government should be run by ordinary people.

Who was Thomas Jefferson.

100

Strong devotion to one's country that overshadows the interests of other countries.

What is nationalism

100

This act allowed the President to expel any alien or foreigner that was thought to be dangerous for the country. 

What were the Alien Acts
100

A declaration that the U.S. would not interfere in the affairs of Europe and Europe should not attempt to reclaim territory in the Americas. 

What was the Monroe Doctrine

100

A rebellion that was brought on due to a tax on liquor. 

What was the Whiskey Rebellion

200

People who pushed for war with Britain, even though President Madison opposed going to war

Who were War Hawks

200

Washington had the framework of the Constitution to follow.  His actions and decisions would be examples for others to follow.  This is known as what?

What is precedent

200

Citizens were jailed or fined for speaking out against the government or criticizing government officials. 

What were the Sedition Acts

200

Washington did not want to take sides in a conflict.  His foreign policy can be described as what?

What is neutral?

200

Neither side could claim victory in this war. No land was gained, no new territory added. 

What was the War of 1812

300

Thought the government should be run by the wealthy elite.

Who was Alexander Hamilton

300

The practice of forcing people into military service. Used by Britain when they needed more sailors. 

Impressment

300

The best real estate deal of the century! America paid France $15 million for the purchase of this territory that doubled the size of the United States. 

What was the Louisiana Purchase

300

A time of prosperity and peace under President Monroe was known as what?

What was the Era of Good Feelings

300

Conflict could be seen across different regions throughout the United States during Madison's presidency.  This term defines this occurrence?

What is sectionalism?

400

Wanted a national bank to collect money and pay debts.

Who was Alexander Hamilton

400

An economic idea that means to "let people do as they please." Reflected limited government involvement.

Laissez Faire

400

President Adams protected the identity of French agents who were sent to collect bribes from America.

What was the XYZ Affair

400

To spur on economic growth, a program was created that called for high tariffs on imports as a way to help northern factories. 

What was the American System

400

Conflict in voting! This group decided the President in the Election of 1800. 

Who were the House of Representatives 

500

This man was the 1st Secretary of State, 2nd VP and 3rd President

Who was Thomas Jefferson. 

500

Washington warned the country as he left office that these groups would end up dividing the country. 

What are political parties

500

This act caused the U.S. exports to fall more than $80 million. Jefferson hoped this ban on trade would hurt Britain and France, hurt America more.

What was the Embargo Act

500

This court case established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review. 

What was Marbury vs. Madison 

500

Tecumseh and the Prophet were fighting against white settlement.  They led a confederation of fighters in this Battle where both sides suffered heavy losses (Harrison's troops defeated Native Americans).

What was the Battle of Tippecanoe

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