Political Parties
This party supported a strong central government and was led by Alexander Hamilton.
What is the Federalist Party?
British interference with American shipping and this practice were key causes of the War of 1812.
What is impressment of American sailors?
This act banned trade with all foreign countries and harmed the U.S. economy.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
This treaty negotiated by John Jay aimed to resolve lingering issues between the U.S. and Britain after the Revolutionary War.
What is Jay’s Treaty?
Francis Scott Key wrote this poem during the War of 1812, which later became the U.S. national anthem.
What is “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
This political party advocated for states’ rights and a limited federal government.
What is the Democratic-Republican Party?
This treaty ended the War of 1812 and restored pre-war boundaries.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This rebellion proved the U.S. government could enforce its laws under the Constitution (drink it up).
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This treaty ended the U.S. conflict with Britain but did not address maritime issues.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
The phrase "the rocket's red glare" refers to this event during the War of 1812 (think of booooooom).
What is the bombardment of Fort McHenry?
This act passed by Federalists limited free speech and targeted political opponents.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
This American leader helped negotiate the Treaty of Ghent.
Who is John Quincy Adams?
This controversial land purchase doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This purchase gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
The flag mentioned in "The Star-Spangled Banner" symbolized this trait of the U.S. after the war (can be many answers, Mrs. Johnson can decide if it fits).
What is resilience and sovereignty?
Democratic-Republicans opposed this institution, believing it gave too much power to the federal government (involving money).
What is the National Bank?
This battle during the War of 1812 inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
What is the Battle of Fort McHenry?
This policy made it harder for immigrants to become U.S. citizens and limited criticism of the government.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
This treaty negotiated by John Jay aimed to resolve lingering issues between the U.S. and Britain after the Revolutionary War.
What is Jay’s Treaty?
"The Star-Spangled Banner" became a symbol of growing national pride after this war.
What is the War of 1812?
This Federalist-supported act sought to prevent criticism of the U.S. government during the conflict with France.
What is the Sedition Act?
This major battle took place after the Treaty of Ghent was signed but boosted American morale and national pride.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This act divided the Northwest Territory and established a process for admitting new states to the Union.
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
The Treaty of Ghent restored these after the War of 1812.
What are pre-war boundaries?
This U.S. symbol created after the War of 1812 represents unity and the enduring strength of the country (I mentioned this briefly, but you see it every time you enter the gym).
What is the American flag?