George Washington
What was ONE of Washington's Precedents?
Stepping down after two terms
What kind of crime was happening at sea?
Impressment - kidnapping sailors to make them work elsewhere
What was Jefferson's most famous accomplishment?
The Louisiana Purchase
What was the final thing that happened that led to Madison declaring war on England?
When the British supplied the Native Americans with weapons to fight the US
What were TWO reasons why it was called the "Era of Good Feeling" during James Monroe's administration?
US victory in War of 1812 and no more political fighting
Neutrality Proclamation
Which act might people break and end up in jail?
Sedition Act - penalty for criticizing the government
What was the lasting result of Marbury vs Madison?
Marbury vs Madison gave the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review
What was a problem that Madison along with Adams and Jefferson faced?
Impressment of US sailors by France and England
What did Monroe declare was ok as long as it didn't keep happening?
Monroe Doctrine said existing colonies were fine, but no new colonies in South America
The south refused to accept tariffs because they would be forced to pay higher prices for goods and they didn't have factories to protect.
What did Adams do in part to get back at the French?
He signed the Alien Act which made it harder for people to become citizens.
What was one way that Jefferson tried to decrease government spending?
Jefferson cut government staff to save money
What was an early battle strategy by the US in the War of 1812?
Attack the British by land in Canada
How did Monroe help solve one of the biggest domestic problems the nation faced in his time?
He signed the Missouri Compromise - could only add a slave state if a free one was also added.
What was one part of Hamilton's financial plan?
Paying off states' debts
What kind of people did Adams like to hang out with?
Federalists
What did Jefferson do that ended up backfiring?
Jefferson's unsuccessful punishment of Europe with the Embargo Act
What did the British do in the War of 1812 to break the spirit and self-confidence of Americans?
They burned down Washington DC.
What was the promise that Monroe gave to European countries?
US would look out for the well-being of new countries in South America
What was one regret of Washington as he left office?
Stepping down with so much disunity and the beginning of political parties
What did Adams do to try to increase federal power even after he stepped down from office?
He signed the Judiciary Act - creating new courts that could be filled with federalist judges
What did Lewis and Clark finally get to see on their expedition?
The Pacific Ocean!
What was Andrew Jackson's mistake that ended up making him famous?
Jackson attacked New Orleans not realizing a peace treaty had already been signed
How did the Federal government reinforce its power through the judiciary branch?
Gibbons vs Ogden established that the Federal government, not states, controlled inter-state commerce