A New Nation: Exam Review

Vocab

100

What is the definition of Precedent?

A new tradition, a famous first

200

A group of advisors chosen by the President and approved by the Senate that take charge of the executive departments

Cabinet

300

excessive/aggressive loyalty and devotion to one's nation

Nationalism

400

Kidnapping citizens from another country and forcing them to serve in the military

Impressment

500

Speaking or writing in way that could encourage rebellion against the government

Sedition

Presidents

100

This President created the precedent of selecting a Cabinet; a group of advisors who give the President advice

George Washington

200

This President bought the Louisiana Purchase" which doubled the size of America. This set the precedent that the president could expand America.

Thomas Jefferson

300

This President enforced the unpopular "Alien and Sedition Acts" setting the precedent for how we treat enemies of our country

John Adams

400

This President led America through the War of 1812, setting the precedent for how we fight through domestic wars

James Madison

500

This president oversaw hostage negotiations during the Barbary War. He set the precedent that we don't negotiate with bad guys.

Thomas Jefferson

Roles/Jobs

100

As Commander in Chief, the president is in control of...

The Military

200

Which presidential role is concerned about jobs, wealth, businesses, and America's prosperity? 

Keeper of the Economy 

300

This role means the president is the leader of their political party

Party Chief 

400

This presidential role is all about the President giving speeches, meeting world leaders, and being the figurehead of the country.

Head of State

500

The President defines what major policies will be followed/enforced during the next 4 years. What role is this?

Agenda Setter

Domestic

100

George Washington established the precedent of Presidents peacefully stepping down after ____ terms

2

200

The two political parties of the era were the Democratic Republicans and the ______________.

Federalists

300

Name one famous Washington DC building that burnt down during the War of 1812

The White House, the Capitol Building, The Treasury Department

400

George Washington sent troops to stop the angry farmers during the ___________ Rebellion 

Whiskey

500

In George Washington's farewell address, he warned about many things. Name one!

Stay Neutral, Avoid political parties, Stay united as people

Foreign

100

What country did America fight with during the War of 1812?

England

200

The Barbary Pirates were located at the North of what continent? 

Africa

300

The ALIEN Acts had the goal of limiting foreign ___________.

Immigrants 

400

The Monroe Doctrine declared which part of the world to be "America's"?

The Western Hemisphere, North/South America

500

What country did we purchase the Louisiana territory from? 

France