Vivacious Vocab
Foreign policy to avoid getting involved in other nations' affairs and establishing alliances (I will accept one of two answers)
Neutrality & Isolationism
How many terms did Washington serve to set an example for future presidents?
Two (2)
Congress placed an _____________, or a tax on the production or sale of a product, on whiskey and other luxury goods, such as carriages
excise tax
Under this agreement, Washington sent a diplomat to settle the issues with Britain, making Britain agree to leave the Ohio Valley and stop attacking U.S. ships.
The Jay Treaty
Democratic-Republicans
Encouraging rebellion, uprising, or even criticizing the government
Sedition
To put an end to this uprising by farmers outraged by a tax targetted at their distilled grain they turned into a specific type of alcohol, Washington sent 13,000 troops
The Whiskey Rebellion
Under Thomas Jefferson, this acquisition doubled the size of America
Louisiana Purchase
How did pirates from the Barbary States (North Africa) try to impact American ships?
They were attacking American ships in the Mediterranean Sea and demanded money
Thomas Jefferson and others opposed the Alien & Sedition Acts because they felt citizens' ___________ Amendment rights were violated.
First
Young congressmen who wanted to fight Great Britain (after challenges at sea) and attempt to take Canada to protect settlers by avoiding conflict with the Indigenous on the northwestern frontier
War Hawks
Name the three (3) departments Washington created as part of the first presidential cabinet
State, War, and Treasury
In 1807, Jefferson made a law to stop all trade with other countries, but this faced backlash and was repealed in 1809.
Embargo Act
Which two (2) European countries constantly attacked U.S. American sailors and merchant ships at this time?
France & Great Britain
This Federalist was George Washington's VP and succeeded him to become the U.S. 2nd President.
John Adams
Ended the War of 1812 between America and Great Britain, but the treaty did not lead to any significant changes in territory as both sides agreed to return to the situation as it was before the war
Treaty of Ghent
In 1800, the federal government moved from Philadelphia to _____________________, a new city still being built.
Washington D.C.
Which President was leading America and decided to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?
James Madison
What was the final battle of the War of 1812, in which General Andrew Jackson led an American victory?
Battle of New Orleans
Name the two (2) states that opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts
Britain started taking American sailors and forcing them to work on their ships
Impressment
Congress also created two (2) additional advisory positions: to serve as the president’s legal adviser and head the postal system... what were they?
Attorney General and Postmaster General
This unsuccessful attempt at peace with France was when President Adams sent three (3) American envoys or representatives to ask France to stop but they demanded a bribe which the U.S. refused
XYZ Affair
After the victory at Fort McHenry, the U.S. flag flew high and Francis Scott Key wrote what poem?
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
What did Washington's warning "spirit of party" mean?
Differences of opinion expressed by political parties; if fighting between parties was not controlled, it could tear the young nation apart