George Washington
What did the whiskey rebellion test?
It tested the strength of the new federal government
How many terms did John Adams have?
only one term
what did the Louisiana purchase do?
Doubled the size of the US
what did Britain burn down?
The White House
what is the Adam Onis Treaty?
the purchasing of Florida from Spain
Who were the two men that were from different political parties?
Hamilton and Jefferson
what were 2 good things John Adams did?
Double the army
Avoided war with France
Lewis and Clark Expedition:
explored the new lands that Jefferson just bought
what was Dolley Madison famous for?
Saving a painting of George Washington
What was the Monroe Doctrine (MD)
Eastern is not allowed to colonize anymore
GW farewell speech includes:
staying neutral
warning of political parties
knowing your neighbors
XYZ Affair
france tries to bribe us to talk
what does the embargo act create
It creates the American System
Treaty of Ghent
American System:
The growth of factories
the US trading within its country
using our own resources
Problems of the early republic
Authority of the federal government
National security
create a stable economy
Jays Treaty:
An agreement between the US and Great Britain that help avert war
what did judical review establish?
can declare laws passed by congress unconstitutional
How does Andrew Jackson get famous?
He gets famous for fighting in the battle of New Orleans
Erie Canal:
was made to connect harbors to easily transport goods
Who was the first chief justice of supreme court? (he was nominated by GW)
John Jay
Alien and Sedition Acts:
Immigrants would have to wait longer to get citizenship, and citizens would be thrown into jail if bad mouthing the president
What was Jeffersons goal?
to stay neutral and to not get into any wars
Effects of war of 1812
became less dependent
more manufacturing
Created a national bank
The Missouri Compromise:
Made Missouri a slave state, and Maine as a free state