U.S. Early Government
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What two political parties formed in the early republic?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Who was President during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Which country did the United States fight in the War of 1812?
Great Britain
What city did the British burn during the War of 1812?
Washington, D.C.
What document created a strong but balanced national government?
The Constitution
Which party favored a strong national government?
Federalists
The Louisiana Purchase did what to the size of the United States?
Doubled it
What was the British practice of forcing sailors into their navy called?
Impressment
Which famous building was burned by the British?
The White House (accept Capitol)
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which party believed the Constitution should be interpreted strictly?
Democratic-Republicans
Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?
France
Britain supported which group that resisted American expansion?
Native Americans
Who became a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against foreign alliances and what else?
Political parties
Thomas Jefferson was a leader of which political party?
Democratic-Republicans
Why was Jefferson unsure about the Louisiana Purchase?
He questioned whether it was allowed by the Constitution
Who was President during the War of 1812?
James Madison
What treaty officially ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
Which earlier system of government was replaced by the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Why did many Founding Fathers worry about political parties?
They feared parties would divide the nation
The Louisiana Purchase helped the U.S. gain control of which major river?
The Mississippi River
Name two reasons the U.S. went to war in 1812.
Impressment and British support of Native Americans (also trade restrictions)
What was one major effect of the War of 1812 on the United States?
Increased national pride or growth of American manufacturing