Washington
Adams
Jefferson
War of 1812
Monroe
100
Identify ONE precedent (example) set by George Washington
Mr. President (Formality)
Serving only 2 terms
Staying neutral
Creation of the Cabinet
100
Identify 2 disagreements between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans had about government
Federalists: More Federal power. Looser interpretation of Constitution. Wanted a National Bank
Democratic-Republicans: More State power, Strict interpretation of Constitution. Opposed National bank and protective tariffs.
100
What does Jefferson's economic policy of "laissez faire" mean?
He did not want the government to interfere with the economy
100
Name 2 causes of the War of 1812
War Hawks
impressment of US Ships
arming Native Americans
100
What was Monroe's Presidency known as?
The Era of Good Feelings
200
Identify ALL three warnings Washington gave in his Farewell Address
Don't form political parties
No permanent alliances
Stay neutral
200
The XYZ Affair was caused by
French diplomats trying to bribe/extort US Delegates
200
Name 2 positive effects of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States
Access to the Port of New Orleans for trade
Control/Access to the Mississippi River
Scientific discoveries made by Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea
Doubles the size of the US
200
What future president became a War Hero at the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
200
This treaty gave control of Florida to the US
Adams-Onis Treaty
300
What did the Whiskey Rebellion show about the federal government?
The federal government has the strength to enforce and carry out laws.
300
Marbury v Madison established the precedent of
Judicial Review
300
Name one Federalist policy that Jefferson changed
Repealed the Whiskey Tax/Fired Tax collectors
Stopped enforcing the Sedition Acts
Reduced citizenship wait time from 14 years to 5
Cut federal spending
Reduced military spending
300
What person saved many important documents from the Burning of DC?
Dolley Madison
300
The court cases of McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden were landmark cases that had this effect on the federal government
They resulted in more power going to the federal government
400
During the war between France and England following the French Revolution, Washington issued this
Neutrality Proclamation
400
What did the Alien & Sedition Acts do to try to influence John Adams' presidency?
Make it harder to become a citizen
Deport immigrants
Make it illegal to criticize the government
400
What does the 12th Amendment do?
Electors now vote for President and Vice President on separate ballots
400
Francis Scott Key created this while trapped in the brig during the Battle of Fort McHenry
The Star Spangled Banner
400
Describe the Monroe Doctrine
Warned Europe that it was not allowed to colonize the Western Hemisphere.
500
What part of Hamilton's Financial Plan hurt the South, but helped Northern Manufacturers?
Protective Tariffs
500
The Kentucky/Virginia Resolutions were a response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, what did they specifically say?
States could declare federal laws unconstitutional, and therefore could nullify laws (only within their borders)
500
-American Exports dropped from $108 million to $22 million
-Sailors had no work
-Farmers could not ship crops overseas
-Americans began smuggling goods
Everything listed above are
Negative Effects of the Embargo Act
500
-The US became more industrialized
-Nationalism/Patriotism grows
-The Era of Good Feelings begins
These would all be considered what?
Impact/Effects of the War of 1812
500
How did the Missouri Compromise attempt to limit the spread of slavery in the US?
Slavery was prohibited above the 36 30' line