The Presidents of the Early Republic
Which president organized troops to stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
George Washington
The Whiskey Rebellion was important because it showed what about the federal government?
It had the power to enforce laws
Which land deal in 1803 doubled the size of the U.S.?
Louisiana Purchase
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What policy warned Europe not to interfere in the Americas?
Monroe Doctrine
Which president avoided war with France during his presidency?
John Adams
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts meant to do?
Limit free speech and restrict immigrants
Which territory did the U.S. acquire from Spain in 1819?
Florida
What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
Strike down unconstitutional laws
Which early law set up rules for adding new states to the Union?
Northwest Ordinance
Which president implemented an embargo on foreign trade?
Thomas Jefferson
What caused the War of 1812?
Britain impressing U.S. sailors and interfering with trade
Who was responsible for the Missouri Compromise?
Henry Clay
What did McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden do?
Strengthened the power of the federal government
What phrase describes the belief that the U.S. should expand westward?
Manifest Destiny
Which president led the U.S. during the War of 1812?
James Madison
What was an effect of the War of 1812?
Increased U.S. manufacturing and national pride
What did the Missouri Compromise decide about slavery?
36°30' line — slavery banned north of it (except Missouri)
What document was written in 1787 to replace the Articles of Confederation?
U.S. Constitution
What term describes issues within the U.S., like the Whiskey Rebellion?
Domestic issue
Which president told European nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere?
James Monroe (Monroe Doctrine)
Which of Washington’s ideas encouraged neutrality and avoiding alliances?
His Farewell Address
What geographic feature forms the western boundary of the original 13 colonies?
The Appalachian Mountains
Which right is protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
What term describes issues involving other nations, like the War of 1812?
Foreign issue