Politics and Parties
What did the Judiciary Acts establish?
The Supreme Court with a chief justice and five associate judges
What was unique about Andrew Jackson's inauguration?
His constituents stormed the White House and threw a crazy party. They then had to be detoured outside on the front lawn by setting out celebratory punch.
What country did the Textile Mill plans come from, which were sold to the United States?
Great Britain
Who helped establish the very first national banking system?
Alexander Hamilton
What purchase resulted in the U.S. federal government, spending nearly $15,000,000?
The Louisiana Purchase
Who became the first Supreme Court justice?
John Jay
What was Andrew Jackson's nickname?
Old Hickory
What was the Adams-Onis Treaty about?
Purchase of Florida to the United States
How did people help finance the Revolutionary War?
Through the sale of bonds
Name an invention in America, during the early 1800s?
Soda fountain, steam powered locomotive, Singer Sewing machine, refrigerator, dish washing machine, colt revolver, dental chair, pneumatic tire.
What party's symbol was the owl?
The Whig Party
What were Andrew Jackson's viewpoints towards the federal banking system?
He disliked it greatly and suggested that the states should be the ones controlling the banking system.
What actions did Russians take against the United States during the Oregon Territory conflict?
No fishing ships were allowed to be within 100 miles of Russian territory along the Pacific coast.
What is Specie Circular?
Andrew Jackson's financial policy that public lands had to be purchased with gold or silver.
What device uses Morse Code?
The Telegraph machine
Who were the Anti-Federalists?
They were against the state's rights being bypassed by government control and against the federal banking system.
What was unique about Jackson's campaign tactics?
He used BBQs, opened aired events, speeches and flyers.
Why did Adams refuse Great Britain's offer to form an alliance against Russian forces in the Oregon Territory?
Because he wanted to keep his options open on how to handle the situation and not be tied down to Great Britain.
What is a bank note?
It was a special form of currency, which was “payable on demand, in gold and silver coins
What two states were in dispute during the debate over free and slave states?
Missouri and Maine
What political parties existed during the Era of Good Feelings, traditionally speaking?
Everybody came together and there was no official public party
What war did Andrew Jackson get his famous start?
War of 1812
Where did the first baseball game supposedly take place in the West?
Canada
Who believed that the new banking system would only benefit the North?
Individuals in the South, especially farmers
Which two states, did the Cumberland Road connect?
Maryland and Virginia