George Washington warned about these in his farewell address.
What are factions (political parties) and foreign wars.
100
Adams was a part of this party which called for a strong central government, an economy based on industry, and was supported by bankers and businessmen.
What is the Federalist Party?
100
Land acquisition made by Jefferson that doubled the size of the United States
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
100
Treaty made by Madison's secretary of state, James Monroe, to end the War of 1812.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
100
Chief Justice that strengthened the power of the federal government with his decisions in the Early National Period
Who is John Marshall
200
Treaty made by Washington to regulate trade with Britain
What is Jay's Treaty?
200
Attempt at diplomacy to end French seizure of American shipping.
What is the XYZ Affair?
200
Main cause of the War of 1812.
What is impressment of American sailors?
200
Supreme Court decision that ruled that states can't tax the federal government
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
300
George Washington set this when he left office after two terms.
What is a precedent?
300
Supreme Court decision that stated the federal government can regulate trade between the states.
What is Gibbons v. Ogden?
400
Washington's role in the Revolutionary War.
What is general of the Continental Army?
400
Principle that stated that the Supreme Court has the power to decide if laws are Constitutional.