Political Parties
What did George Washington think about political parties?
He disliked them.
Who was the main leader of the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
In Gibbons vs. Ogden, this was a court case about regulating what?
Trade between states
Who was our first president and what was his #1 problem?
George Washington - National debt
What were the men in Congress called who wanted a war with Great Britain and to conquer Canada?
War Hawks
What was Alexander Hamilton's goal as Secretary of the Treasury?
To lower national debt
Who was the main leader of the Democratic-Republic?
Thomas Jefferson
In Gibbons vs. Ogden, it was established that who had the power to regulate trade between states?
Federal government
How did George Washington handle "The Whiskey Rebellion"?
Brought in 13,000 men to crush the rebellion - first test of federal power
Whose life was changed because he became a war hero after the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Who were the "Rich City Boys" - the Federalists or Democratic-Republicans?
Federalists
Who were the "Friendly Farmers" - the Federalists or Democratic-Republicans?
The Democratic-Republicans
In Marbury vs. Madison, this court case established the principle of what?
Judicial review
What the name of our national anthem and who was the author?
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
What ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
Federalists - Strong Central Government
Democratic-Republican - States' Rights
Which act affected American agriculture and shipping?
Embargo Act
Who was the chief justice that established the principle of judicial review?
Name the first 5 Presidents.
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe (WAJM Mon)
Name of 2 battles:
1) In 1811, victor over Native Americans in Indiana Territory
2) In 1812, famous American naval victory
1) Battle of Tippecanoe
2) Battle of Lake Erie
The United States gained Florida due to this.
The Adams Onis Treaty
During the Era of Good Feelings, what was causing feelings of division?
Sectionalism
Marbury vs. Madison was a perfect example of the Supreme Courts power to do what?
Where were the words to the national anthem written?
At Fort McHenry after a victory battle in the War of 1812
4 things that caused the War of 1812
1) seized ships/cargo
2) impressment
3) conquering Canada
4) arming Native Americans