Constitutional Convention
The Purpose of this meeting was to alter the Articles of Confederation however they decided to completely replace them
What was the Constitutional Convention of 1787
This brought an entire foreign nation into the United States
What the Texas Annexation?
On our list of Presidents he is #1
Who is George Washington?
This practice of seizing American seaman for work on British ships was the main cause for war.
What was Impressment?
This device invented by Eli Whitney made cotton easier to process and led to the increase in demand for slavery in the South?
What was the cotton gin?
The belief that each branch of Government should have its own set of powers.
What is the Separation of Powers?
This deal with France roughly doubled the U.S. land area and strengthened federal power.
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
Although he was concerned about the Constitutionality, he could not turn down such a great price for Louisiana.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
These young nationalists in Congress (e.g., Clay, Calhoun) advocated for war with Britain
Who were the Warhawks?
This program 1) federal assumption of state debts, 2) national bank, 3) excise/tariff to support credit; was bought in an agreement to move the capital to Potomac (near Virginia) to secure Southern support.
What was Hamilton's Program
This compromise resolved the issue of representation of the big states and small states
What was The Great (Connecticut) Compromise
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What is the bicameral Congress — House by population, Senate with equal representation.
This deal made Florida part of the US.
What was Adams‑Onís Treaty?
These two early Presidents were father and son.
Who was John Adams and John Quincy Adams?
This famous American victory under Andrew Jackson was fought after Treaty of Ghent was signed — ironic because war technically ended before battle.
What was the Battle of New Orleans?
This program proposed by Henry Clay called for internal improvements (roads/canals), protective tariff, national bank to foster economy and unity.
What was the American System?
This explained Constitution and urged ratification
What was the Federalist Papers by Hamilton, Madison, Jay
The British gave up this territory to the United States, later a famous trail was formed to get settlers to that location.
What was Oregon?
This President went to war against a bank. He was also unkind to Native American peoples, but he did stand for the Union in a crisis.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
This First Lady led the evacuation of the White House before the British burnt it.
Who was Dolly Madison?
When the means of production are controlled through private capital.
What is capitalism?
A strong Anti‑Federalist argument against ratification of the Constitution
What was the lack of a bill of rights
James K. Polk won this territory from Mexico.
What was the Mexican Session?
This President shaped the entire West Coast with diplomacy and war.
Who was James K. Polk?
This Mexican General squared off against Zachery Taylor and Winfield Scott.
Who was Santa Anna?
This type of economy is created by specialists trade for currency to buy goods; capitalism = private ownership of production. Industrialization & internal improvements (railroads, canals, mills)
What is the Market Economy?