Early Republic #1
As a result of the Whiskey Rebellion this DOCUMENT was replaced by the Constitution because it was to WEAK
Articles of Confederation (AOC)
Law that was enforced by John Adams that prevented citizens from speaking against the government and allowed Adams to deport immigrants who are considered dangerous
Alien and Sedition Act
Law that Jackson sponsored which forced Native people to leave their homelands to new western territories
Indian Removal Act
Define impressment.
Forcibly recruiting (kidnapping) people into military service (war)
John Adams had a meeting with French representatives to stop attacks and a tribute (bribe/payment) this meeting was called--
XYZ Affair
The first two parties in American government were the Federalists led by ______________and the Democratic-Republicans led by _________________
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
An economy supported by Thomas Jefferson where the market determines prices, products, and services and individuals can profit with minimal government regulation. (No government control)
Free-Enterprise System
Appointing people to federal jobs based on favors or loyalty
Spoils System
Why did the Federalists support the Constitution?
A. They wanted a Bill of Rights
B. They wanted a stronger central government
C. They supported women's suffrage
D. They believed in Manifest Destiny
B. They wanted a stronger central government
Which president added two terriories (British Cession/Florida Cession), began to industrialize the U.S. and support nationalism (unity) following the War of 1812? This era was known as the Era of ______________.
James Monroe -Good Feelings
Washington's choice to remain uninvolved in foreign wars and issues was called the Proclamation of ---
Neutrality
What are three results of Thomas Jeffersons excessive power purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
1. Doubled the size of the U.S.
2. Access the Mississippi River
3. Added new southern port city (New Orleans)
Jackson thought the national bank was corrupted by foreign interests and wealthy citizens he used his _______ power to slay the"monster" he called the bank
Veto Power
The forced removal of Cherokees and other natives from their lands was called the ----
Trail of Tears
George Washington was the 1st president to set the precedents of what a president does and was the first to warn the U.S. of PDA? What does PDA in the Farewell Address stand for
P-Political Parties
D-Debt
A-Foreign Alliances
This act resulted in the U.S. economy to be devasted after Thomas Jefferson closed off foreign trade to Europe
The Embargo Act 1807
Which battle in the War of 1812 did Francis Scott Key a prisoner wrote the National Anthem-Star Spangeled Banner?
Battle of Baltimore (Ft. McHenry)
Jackson ignored this supreme court decision that ruled in favor of the Cherokee nation to be moved west
Worcester V. Georgia
Which state threatened to secede the union and possibly cause a Civil War?
South Carolina
This President led the country during the War of 1812?
James Madison
Foreign policy that warned European countries that no colonization of the Americas was allowed
The Monroe Doctrine
Sacagawea led Lewis and Clarke on an expedition west in search of a northwest passage (route) to the Pacific Ocean. What river was used on their journey?
A. Mississippi River
B. Ohio River
C. Missouri River
C. Missouri River
Southern states rejected a federal tariff law and threatened to secede the union using their 10th amendment rights
Nullification Crisis
Northwest Ordinance
During the election of 1800 (Adams vs. Jefferson), Jefferson won after a controversial election that ended in a tie. To prevent future ties which amendment was added to the Constitution?
12th Amendment