Early U.S. Political Developments
This rebellion highlighted the federal government's ability to suppress resistance.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This doctrine warned European powers against further colonization in the Americas.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
He was known for his policy of relocating Native American tribes from their homelands.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
This was the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This party favored a strong national government and was led by Alexander Hamilton.
What is the Federalist Party?
He was the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
This treaty was signed to resolve issues remaining after the American Revolution.
What is the Jay Treaty?
This crisis involved South Carolina's attempt to nullify federal tariffs.
What is the Nullification Crisis?
his purchase doubled the size of the United States in 1803.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This party believed in states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
What is the Democratic-Republican Party?
This act made it harder for immigrants to become citizens and allowed for the imprisonment of those deemed dangerous.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
This conflict involved American naval forces against North African states.
What are the Barbary Wars?
Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs was known as this.
What is the Spoils System?
This state was annexed by the U.S. in 1845, leading to tensions with Mexico.
What is Texas?
This act, passed in 1798, was criticized for limiting free speech.
What is the Sedition Act?
This was the political party led by Thomas Jefferson.
What is the Democratic-Republican Party?
This event involved a diplomatic controversy with France during Adams' presidency.
What is the XYZ Affair?
This was Jackson's stance against a national institution he deemed unconstitutional.
What is the Bank War?
The U.S. acquired this territory from Spain in 1819.
What is Florida?
The Federalists supported this type of economic policy.
What is a pro-business/trade policy?
The election that resulted in this was famously called the "Revolution of 1800."
What is the election of Thomas Jefferson?
This war, often called the second war for independence, was between the U.S. and Britain.
What is the War of 1812?
This act led to the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans.
What is the Indian Removal Act?
The U.S.-Mexican War ended with this treaty.
What is the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
The Democratic-Republicans were more popular in this region of the U.S.
What is the Southern United States?