Washington and Adams Presidencies
When Britain and France went to war, what did the United States do?
The remained neutral
What did the 12th Amendment do?
Changed how the president and vice president were elected.
Which two countries fought each other during the War of 1812
Britain and the US
This doubled the size of the United States
The Louisiana Purchase
Iowa is the USA's leading producer of which crop?
Corn
Who was John Adams Vice President?
Thomas Jefferson
Who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel?
Aaron Burr
Who did Native Americans receive weapons from during the Battle of Tippecanoe?
The British
Seizing and forcing men into military service
Impressment
In what year did the first manned moon landing occur?
1969
Why were John Adams' Alien and Sedition Acts problematic?
They were unconstitutional
Who used their political influence in the House of Representatives to get Jefferson elected?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the victorious general who lead the US during the Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
This is a lawsuit in 1801 after James Madison denied William Marbury his judicial appointment
Marbury v. Madison
What is the smallest state in America?
Rhode Island
Who did Hamilton support in the war between Britain and France?
Britain
What made the election of 1800 controversial?
The president was not elected by the people, instead when the Electoral College ended in a tie, the vote was handed to the House of Representatives
Who organized a confederation of Native Americans to fight against the US during the War of 1812?
Tecumseh
Embargo Act of 1807
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Who did Jefferson support in the war between Britain and France?
France
Why did Jefferson have a difficult 2nd term in office?
His VP Aaron Burr was on trial for treason and his Embargo Act of 1807 was damaging the US economy.
What is one reason the War of 1812 broke out?
1. Impressment
2. Battle of Tippecanoe
The power of the Supreme Court to determine whether a law violates the Constitution
Judicial Review
Microscopic fungus added to bread dough to make it rise.
Yeast