Vocab
Best known as the first American president, was also a military general, a founding father, and a slaveholder.
Who is George Washington?
He was the 3rd president and Washington’s Secretary of State. He opposed the National Bank and supported the French in the French Revolution. He was also a slaveholder.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Passed during Adams’ presidency, this act meant that citizens could face fines or be jailed if they criticized the government or government officials.
What was the Sedition Acts?
France seized US ships in order to prevent Americans from trading with the British. France then demanded money from President Adams, who refused, from trading with the British. France then demanded money from President Adams, who refused, stating he would not pay a bribe.
What was the XYZ Affair?
The Sedition Act - 1798
“If any person shall write, print, utter or publish,... any false, [shocking] and [nasty] writing or writings against the government of the United States, or either house of the Congress of the United States, or the President of the United States, with intent to [insult] the said government, or either house of the said Congress, ... then such person, being thereof convicted before any court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not exceeding two years.”
What was the major goal of the act above?
To make it possible to jail government officials who made false statements
He was a member of the Federalist party, he was also Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury, and he created the National Bank.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
The act of forcing a person to serve in the army or navy. This tactic was commonly use by the British against American sailors.
What is Impressment?
This battle was fought between the U.S. and Britain during the War of 1812 at the end of the war. The U.S. won under Andrew Jackson’s leadership
What was the Battle of New Orleans?
This was a political party that supported a strong federal government. First led by Alexander Hamilton, they also favored a government ruled by the upper class and a strong partnership with the British.
Who were the Federalists?
The Sedition Act - 1798
“If any person shall write, print, utter or publish,... any false, [shocking] and [nasty] writing or writings against the government of the United States, or either house of the Congress of the United States, or the President of the United States, with intent to [insult] the said government, or either house of the said Congress, ... then such person, being thereof convicted before any court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not exceeding two years.”
This legislation was passed to benefit which president?
Who is John Adams?
He was the 4th president, a founding father, and leader in the drafting of the Constitution. Was also a slaveholder.
Who is James Madison?
This means that the Supreme Court has the right to determine whether laws passed by Congress are constitutional.
What is Judicial Review?
This was a successful anti-slavery rebellion against French rule. It was the only successful uprising of enslaved people in history.
What was the Haitian Revolution?
This was a political party that favored strong state governments and a smaller national government. The party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and they preferred a strong partnership with France and rule by the common people.
Who were the Democratic-Republicans?
Marbury v. Madison, 1803
“The judicial power of the United States is extended to all cases arising under the Constitution.”
- Chief Justice, John Marshall
What was the major goal of the Supreme Court case above?
What is To expand the power of the Supreme Court?
The first vice president and the second president. He was a member of the Federalist Party.
Who is John Adams?
This act allowed the president to kick out any foreigner ruled as dangerous to the country.
What were The Alien Acts?
This war was fought between the U.S. and the Britain. It was primarily caused by the U.S.’s desire to expand and the trade restrictions placed on the U.S. by Britain.
What was the War of 1812?
This was Washington’s last speech as president where he warned the US to stay neutral, avoid alliances with other countries, and not to form political parties.
What was the Farewell Address?
James Madison’s speech to the Senate and House of Representatives, June 1, 1812 asking for a declaration of war
“The conduct of Britain’s Government presents a series of acts, hostile to the United States as an independent and neutral nation. British cruisers have been in the continued practice of violating the American flag on the great highway of nations, and of seizing and carrying off persons sailing under it. British cruisers have been in the practice also of violating the rights and the peace of our coasts. They hover over and harass our entering and departing commerce and have spilled American blood within our territory.”
This speech was created to represent the point of view of which group?
Who are the War Hawks?
President during the “Era of Good Feelings.” He issued the Monroe Doctrine, and he was president during the Missouri Compromise.
Who is James Monroe?
This act was issued by Jefferson to avoid involving the U.S. in war with France and Britain. It prohibited U.S. ships from leaving U.S. ports and trading with any foreign nation.
What was the Embargo Act?
This was a protest by farmers in western Pennsylvania. Washington’s response (12,000 soldiers strong), showed the power of the new federal government.
What was The Whiskey Rebellion?
This policy established the idea that any intervention by Europe into Latin America would be responded to by the United States
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
The U.S. sent diplomats over to France to try to deal with seizing of U.S. ships. Talleyrand, the French foreign minister, refused to meet with the diplomats unless they paid a bribe of 250,000 and offered a loan to the French government of 10 million. Adams was angry and refused to pay the bribe.
What was the XYZ affair?