George Washington
What number of President was George Washington?
The First President, (Number 1).
What were Americas first 2 political parties?
1. The Democratic- Republicans
2. The Federalists
What 2 Countries were fighting at the beginning of Thomas Jeffersons Presidency, both wanted us to join their side.
France and Great Britain.
What was the name of the battle that was after the War of 1812 was over, Andrew Jackson became famous at this battle due to his crushing victory over Great Britain.
The Battle of New Orleans.
How many people attended Andrew Jacksons Inauguration?
20,000
What was George Washingtons Foreign policy?
We must remain NEUTRAL, stay out of European wars!
What were the Viewpoints of the Democratic Republicans? What group of people made up this party?
Strong State Government, Weak Federal Government. Favored the everyday man (Farmers, artisans, shopkeepers.)
What was the Embargo Act? Which Country did it affect the most?
American ships could not leave American ports to trade with ANY country. It affected Americas economy.
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
The treaty of Ghent.
Andrew Jackson was known as the President of who?
The common man.
Washington was known as the ______ President. (Hint: He made a lot of rules)
The Precedent President.
What were the Viewpoints of the Federalists? What group of people made up this party?
Strong Federal Government, Weak State Government. Party was made up of the Gentry (Wealthy Business owners, manufacturers, and bankers.)
What led to the Embargo act?
Impressment: Stealing American sailors and runaway British sailors off of American ships and forcing them to work for the British Royal Navy.
Search and Seizure of American ships and goods by Great Britain and France.
Why did America decide to start the war of 1812 by invading Canada?
Due to British impressment and the mistreatment of American merchants at sea.
Who did Andrew Jackson get into a "Mud- Slinging contest" with, resulting in Jacksons election, and the death of his wife.
John Quincy Adams.
What idea did George Washington and his cabinet come up with to pay off our National Debt from the Revolutionary War?
Tax on Whiskey- Led to the Whiskey Rebellion.
What Political party rose from the dismantled Federalist party?
The WHIG party (after Jacksons Presidency).
What was the Name of the 530,000,000 acre tract of land we bought from France, and how much did we pay?
The Louisiana Purchase, $15 million.
What were 2 of the results of the war of 1812?
1. America realized their army was weak, needed better defense at home (burning of the White House).
2. Andrew Jackson rose to fame, realized America had strong leaders.
3. Americans started to have National pride, publishing books about Americans, paintings began to portray America, Songs for America.
4. Native Americans were forced westward off of their homelands.
What act did Andrew Jackson implement to gain control of Southern US lands for white farmers/ economic expansion.
The Indian Removal act of 1830.
Why did President Washington only serve 2 4 year terms?
Knew that if he died in office, Presidents after him would view the job as a "lifetime" job.
What Country did the Federalists support? Why?
What Country did the Democratic- Republicans support? Why?
Federalists: Great Britain, $$$ We traded with them.
Democratic- Republicans: France, They helped us win the Revolution!
What led to France losing their war with Great Britain and selling us land west of the Mississippi?
The Haitian Revolution.
What did the treaty of Ghent do? What did it give back to America and Great Britain?
It ended the war of 1812, it gave all conquered lands back to both countries. No land was gained or last as a result of this war.
What decision of Andrew Jackson led to the financial Crisis of 1837, but was viewed as a win for the Common man especially farmers at the time.
He vetoed the charter for the 2nd Bank of the United States, resulting in no Federal Bank to control Americas financial system.