Washington’s Presidency
Who was the first President of the United States?
Who is George Washington
What were the first two political parties in the U.S.?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark
In what year did the U.S. buy the Louisiana Territory?
1803
What year did Louisiana become a state?
1812
What event showed that the new U.S. government had power to enforce laws?
What is The Whiskey Rebellion
Why did the Federalists support stronger ties with Britain?
They saw France as corrupt and wanted stable trade with Britain.
What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To find a water route linking the East to the West (Pacific Ocean)
What country sold Louisiana to the U.S.?
France
Who could vote under the Louisiana Constitution of 1812?
Free white males over 21 who paid taxes or owned property
Why did George Washington warn against political parties?
He believed they would divide the nation and cause conflict.
Why was the Sedition Act controversial?
It violated First Amendment rights (freedom of speech/press).
How was the Dunbar-Hunter expedition similar to Lewis and Clark’s?
Both explored and gathered information about the Louisiana Territory.
Why was New Orleans important to the U.S.?
It was a key port for trade and access to the Mississippi River.
What group of people were viewed as “spoiled” by American leaders after the Purchase?
French and Spanish Creoles who had been cared for by their former governments
What foreign policy did Washington promote in his Farewell Address?
Neutrality – avoid permanent alliances with foreign nations
How did Marbury v. Madison shape the U.S. government?
It established the principle of judicial review.
What was the “Neutral Ground”?
A disputed territory between Spain and the U.S., owned by no nation.
Why was Jefferson uncertain about buying the Louisiana Territory?
It wasn’t in the Constitution and would put the U.S. in debt.
Who was the first American governor of Louisiana?
William C.C. Claiborne
What message did Washington send by approving the National Bank and ending the Whiskey Rebellion?
That a strong federal government was needed to stabilize the nation and could enforce its laws.
What was the main reason Jefferson opposed the National Bank?
He believed the Constitution didn’t give the government power to create one.
What was the significance of the 1811 Slave Revolt in Louisiana?
It showed how organized enslaved people were in planning the revolt.
What were two effects of the Louisiana Purchase?
The U.S. doubled in size and settlers could move west of the Mississippi River.
What challenges did Claiborne face as governor?
Uniting Creoles and new American settlers under U.S. laws and government institutions.