Launching a New Nation
This 1789 act established the Supreme Court with 6 justices and set up federal courts to hear appeals from state courts.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789? (#6)
Backcountry farmers in Western Pennsylvania rebelled in 1794 after Congress imposed a tax on this specific product.
What is whiskey? (#12)
This political party, led by Alexander Hamilton, believed in a strong central government and supported the Constitution.
Who are the Federalists? (#13)
This term refers to the British (and sometimes French) practice of seizing American sailors and forcing them to serve in the opposing country's navy.
What is impressment? (#14)
Thomas Jefferson sent these two men to explore the Louisiana Territory and report on its geography, plants, and animals.
Who are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark? (#28)
George Washington and Congress created four initial departments—Treasury, State, War, and Attorney General—to help the Executive Branch function.
What is the name of the group of people picked to head each department?
What is the cabinet or presidential cabinet? (#5)
To get Southern states to support his debt plan, Hamilton agreed that the new U.S. capital would be built at this specific location, later known as ____________, _._.
What is Washington, D.C.? (#10)
Thomas Jefferson’s political party argued that the federal government was too strong and wanted to keep power at the state level.
Who are the Republicans? (#13)
During this 1797 incident, French agents demanded a $250,000 bribe and a multi-million dollar loan just to speak with American representatives.
What is the XYZ Affair? (#20)
This Shoshone woman traveled with the explorers of the Louisiana Territory (Louis and Clark), serving as a guide and translator.
Who is Sacajawea/Sacagawea? (#29)
George Washington’s 1789 inauguration took place in this city, which served as the nation's first capital.
What is New York City? (#1)
To solve the financial crisis, Hamilton proposed a three-part plan: 1.) paying all debts, 2.) imposing a high tariff, and 3.) chartering this institution to hold government funds.
What is a National Bank? (#9)
After a tie in the Election of 1800, this specific body of government had to decide who would become President.
What is the House of Representatives? (#21)
DAILY DOUBLE (ALL TEAMS - 45 sec):
For each statement, write IN ORDER whether it was something agreed to by Britain or by the United States in the Jay Treaty (#15 or #17).
_______ agreed to stop aiding Native Americans.
_______ agreed to pay debt owed to merchants.
_______ agreed to pay for ships seized.
Britain agreed to stop aiding Native Americans.
United States agreed to pay debt owed to merchants.
Britain agreed to pay for ships seized.
The French leader Napoleon Bonaparte offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory to the United States for $__ million.
What is $15 Million? (#27)
This person was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and was also sent to London by Washington to negotiate a treaty in 1795.
Who is John Jay? (#6)
Following the American Revolution, the new national government had to deal with a total debt of this specific amount.
What is $52 million? (#7)
In the Election of 1796, the President and Vice-President belonged to different political parties; name both men and their political parties.
Who are John Adams (Federalist) and Thomas Jefferson (Republican)? (#17)
1.) The name of the man put in command of dealing with fighting in the south during the War of 1812, and 2.) the name of the battle he defeated the Creek Tribe in, resulting in a treaty.
Who is Andrew Jackson and what is the Battle of Horseshoe Creek? (#37)
Jefferson used this French term, meaning "let alone, hands off" to describe his philosophy of reduced government power and reduced spending.
What is laissez faire? (#22)
This cabinet member was specifically responsible for managing relations with foreign countries.
1.) Name the title of the position, and
2.) the actual name of the person assigned.
Who is the
1.) Secretary of State
2.) Thomas Jefferson?
(#5)
These are certificates issued by a government for an amount of money that the government promises to pay back with interest.
What are bonds? (#7)
Washington’s decision to retire after two terms served as an example for future presidents, a tradition that was officially made law by this 1951 amendment.
What is the 22nd Amendment? (#16)
TRIPLE PLAY:
Match each event with the President who was in office at the time it happened. (1 minute - ALL TEAMS)
President: Event:
George Washington XYZ Affair
John Adams Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson War of 1812
James Madison Jay Treaty
President: Event:
George Washington --> Jay Treaty
John Adams --> XYZ Affair
Thomas Jefferson --> Louisiana Purchase
James Madison --> War of 1812
Napoleon was willing to sell Louisiana because he had been driven out of this Caribbean colony by way of a revolution led by Toussaint L’Ouverture.
What is Haiti? (#26)