Important People
Two men who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana territory.
Lewis and Clark
Nation from which the United States bought the Louisiana Territory.
France
Beverage that caused a rebellion when it was taxed by the federal government.
Whiskey
This 1797 foreign scandal involved French agents demanding a bribe from American diplomats.
XYZ Affair
Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark.
Sacajawea
Capital City burned by the British in war of 1812.
Washington D.C
Act that gave the president power to deport foreigners living in the United States.
Alien Act
This political party supported Adams and favored a strong central government and ties with Britain.
Federalists
U.S president when the Louisiana Territory was added to the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
Fort McHenry
Act that gave President power to arrest citizens for speaking out against the government
Sedition Act
This 1803 land purchase doubled the size of the United States.
Louisiana Purchase
Commander of U.S troops in New Orleans.
Andrew Jackson
Location of American victory that helped to end the war of 1812.
New Orleans
Act that kept American ships in port and prevented foreign trade.
Embargo Act
This British practice of forcing American sailors into the Royal Navy was a major cause of the war.
Impressment
President at the time of the War of 1812.
James Madison
Starting point of Lewis and Clark
St. Louis
Establishment set up by Alexander Hamilton to help pay off war debt and issue paper money.
These young, aggressive Congressmen pushed for war with Britain.
War Hawks