Washington
What were 2 precedents Washington established?
Created cabinet, limiting his terms, Proclaiming Neutrality, giving a Farewell Address
During the XYZ Affair American diplomats were sent to France to negotiate a halt of what practice?
Impressment of sailors and piracy of goods
How did Jefferson initially view the Constitution compared to when he left office in 1809?
Strict at first (Constitution cannot be stretched)
Loose towards the end (Constitution can be stretched)
James Madison continued what trend of residencies of presidents?
He was from Virginia
Last event that killed Federalists power before Monroe's election?
Hartford Convention
What role did Hamilton and Jefferson play for George Washington?
Hamilton - Sec. of Treasury
Jefferson - Sec. of State
Why did the XYZ Affair embarrass the US?
It made the country appear weak since France would only speak after the payment of bribes and the officials refused to give their names.
When Adams lost, he wanted the Federalist to maintain power for years. What did he do at the last moments of his presidency?
Appointed the "Midnight Judges" to make federalist rulings for years to come.
The Shawnee natives used British-supplied guns to attack the western frontier. Who and at what battle were the natives finally stopped?
William Henry Harrison; Battle of Tippecanoe
The Panic of 1819 was primarily caused by what action?
Over speculation of western lands or unregulated currency.
How did the Battle of Fallen Timbers affect America?
British had been supplying weapons to the natives around the Ohio River Valley - this is where the natives were defeated and ceded their claims on the land surrounding the Great Lakes.
What did the Alien Act do during Adams' presidency?
It increased how many years it took an immigrant to naturalize and vote --> typically immigrants voted Dem.-Rep. which greatly hurt the Federalist.
Which Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will make a historic ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
John Marshall
These typically western or southern Congressmen wanted "free trade and sailors' rights" during Madison's presidency.
War Hawks
The Adams-Onis Treaty will officially cede this portion of the US?
Florida
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 do?
Organized the judicial system in America which was a huge weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
How did the Sedition Act work?
Federalists-controlled Congress passed this law making it illegal to say or print things about Adams, especially as it neared the Election of 1800. Violated the 1st Amendment and made Federalists very weak.
What was significant about Marbury v. Madison?
It was the first time the judicial branch used "judicial review" to decide the constitutionality of an item.
The War of 1812 was highly indecisive for both sides. What one event gave the impression the British were doing splendidly?
Captured Washington, D.C. and burned most of it.
This agreement helped demilitarize the Great Lakes area.
Rush-Bagot Treaty
What were the 3 ACCEPTED parts of Hamilton's Financial Plan?
Assumption of state debts during Rev. War which would create a line of credit and force states to work together.
A national bank (BUS) to create currency, collect tax and regulate trade.
A tax on whiskey to fund the government.
When John Adams was elected in 1796, why were political tensions high?
He barely beat Dem.-Rep. Thomas Jefferson who then became his Vice President.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant?
It was bought cheaply from France to fund a war.
It doubled the size of America.
The most significant outcome of the War of 1812?
Nationalistic or Patriotic feelings
Why was the Monroe Doctrine significant?
It stated that US would intervene if European powers began to colonize in the western hemisphere thereby asserting their power and sphere of influence in this region.