Presidental Problems
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What were the first two political parties?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
What domestic rebellion did Washington end by sending troops?
Whiskey Rebellion
Why was Jackson seen as the “common man’s” president?
He appealed to farmers and laborers
What power did the Supreme Court gain in Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial Review
What issues did Washington face when he became president?
War debt, court system, national security, stable economy
Who created the first national financial plan, including a national bank and a whiskey tax?
Alexander Hamilton
What war began in 1812 between the U.S. and Britain?
The War of 1812
What system rewarded Jackson’s supporters with government jobs?
The Spoils System
What land did Jefferson buy in 1803?
Louisiana Territory
What was the XYZ Affair?
French officials demanded bribes to negotiate with American diplomats
What law made it a crime to criticize the U.S. government?
Sedition Act
What major battle did Andrew Jackson win after the war was technically over?
Battle of New Orleans
What act led to the forced removal of Native Americans?
Indian Removal Act
Who helped Lewis and Clark explore the Louisiana Territory?
Sacagawea
What was Thomas Jefferson’s response to British impressment?
The Embargo Act, which banned trade with other countries
What was Washington’s advice in his Farewell Address?
Avoid political parties and permanent alliances
What caused South Carolina to threaten secession during Jackson’s presidency?
Tariff of Abominations
What was the result of the Cherokee’s forced relocation?
The Trail of Tears
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
It warned Europe not to colonize the Americas
Why was the transition from Adams to Jefferson called the “Revolution of 1800”?
It was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties
What law said that states could ignore unfair federal laws, sparking the Nullification Crisis?
Nullification Act (South Carolina)
What Supreme Court case ruled the Cherokee could not be removed, yet Jackson ignored it?
Worcester v. Georgia
Why did Jackson destroy the National Bank?
He believed it favored the wealthy and hurt common people
What was the artistic movement that focused on nature and landscapes in the 1800s?
Hudson River School