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According to Thomas Jefferson, who was the ideal citizen?
yeoman farmer or the small individual farmer
What political party was George Washington a part of during his presidency?
Trick question. He did not belong to any political party. He believed in neutrality and thought that the two party system would be the death of us as a nation.
Who was the fourth president of the United States?
James Madison
What political party was John Adams a part of?
Federalist
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Subway
Who contested the presidency of Thomas Jefferson by refusing to step down when he tied him for the most votes?
Aaron Burr
Who was James Monroe's secretary of state?
John Quincy Adams
Which political party sympathized with the French Revolution and why?
The Democratic-Republicans. They felt that we should help the French achieve what we had done with the American Revolution. Freedom from tyranny. They emphasized the ideals of popular sovereignty for all.
Who created the National Bank? Who opposed the bank?
Nike
What were the results of Gabriel Prosser's Revolt?
It caused harsher conditions for African American slaves with many individuals in the South fearing another rebellion of this caliber. It restricted education, gathering, work, etc.
How long was the Second Barbary War? Explain the length of time.
Only two weeks because the American navy was much stronger following the War of 1812. They came into the Mediterranean and quickly captured all of the ships from Algiers. Then, they demanded the release of the prisoners and reimbursement for stolen property.
What were the four pieces of the Alien and Sedition Acts? How did the public feel about them? Who did it target? (Double the points by answering all of these).
1. It lengthened the amount of time that it took to become an American citizen.
2. It created a registry to look examine who was from where.
3. It allowed the president to deport anyone he deemed a threat.
4. It made it illegal to speak out against the government.
It angered citizens who saw it as major government overreach. It targeted the French.
What extreme action did John Adams take in his final hours in office?
He appointed midnight judges.
A Diamond is Forever
DeBeer's corporation
Explain the circumstances of the Louisiana Purchase. Include Napoleon's role.
Napoleon acquired it from the Spanish once again. He realized he could not afford to control the region and he needed money. The Americans wanted Louisiana to control New Orleans and the Mississippi River. They ask to buy Louisiana. Napoleon proposes to sell all the territory to them. Jefferson jumps at the opportunity.
What happened at the Battle of Tippecanoe?
Tecumseh's brother was left behind with other members of the Shawnee tribe, when William Henry Harrison approached with 1,000 soldiers. Tecumseh's brother decided to preemptively attack. It results in a disastrous massacre of many within the Shawnee tribe.
What happened to the national bank when Madison took office? What did he decide to do about it?
The bank's 20 year charter expired, due to his decision to align with the Democratic-Republican ideals. This resulted in Madison deciding to reinstate the bank later, when he struggled to finance the War of 1812.
What were the three biggest issues that led us into the War of 1812?
British impressment of American ships. British meddling in American affairs with Indian tribes. Border issues with Canada.
Have a Break. Have a_________.
Kit Kat
Explain the Embargo Act of 1807.
Jefferson was struggling to keep Americans neutral in the European Wars. He thought he could negatively affect the economies of France and Britain by banning trade with them. The reality revealed that it did not affect their economy at all. However, it did cripple the American economy sending us into a major recession.
What were the three pieces of the Adams-Onis Treaty?
America gets Florida but has to pay.
Texas stays with Spanish power.
Spanish relinquish their ability to claim further space in America, specifically the Northwest Territory.
Unity, Patriotism, and Amicable Relations with Britain.
What were the issues with the Articles of Confederation?
No standing military, no ability to tax, too many votes needed to make any decisions, no executive/judicial.
What's in your wallet?
Capital One.