Early Republic #1
In his farewell address, President Washington warned against creating foreign alliances and ________.
What are political parties?
This was Hamilton's view of the Constitution, which gave Congress the power to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its duties.
Loose Construction (or interpretation) of the Constitution
Thomas Jefferson belonged to this political party.
Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
Loyalty to one's state or section rather than to the nation as a whole
Sectionalism
This person served as Washington's Secretary of Treasury and devised a plan to get the United States out of debt, including creating a national bank and creating a tax on whiskey.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This event included American diplomats going to France in hopes to negotiate peace. They were met by French agents who demanded a bribe before any negotiations would occur.
What is the XYZ Affair?
After the Election of 1800, this amendment was passed to require electors to hold separate votes for President and Vice President.
The Twelfth Amendment
This Supreme Court case took place during the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson; it established the principle of "Judicial Review" which means that the Supreme Court has the power to decide the constitutionality of a law.
What is Marbury V. Madison?
This was Jefferson's view on the Constitution, which claimed 'nowhere in the Constitution did it allow' Congress to create (for instance) a National Bank.
The Constitution says what it says, and its instructions should not be bent for any reason.
Strict Construction (or interpretation) of the Constitution
This war occurred during the presidency of James Madison.
What is the War of 1812?
President Adams signed the Alien and Sedition Acts into law. The Alien acts targeted immigrants and made becoming a citizen much more difficult. The Sedition act made this illegal.
What is criticism of the government/president?
This is the nickname given to the period of time following the War of 1812. James Monroe ran for president unopposed, the Federalist Party had disappeared, and the nation was feeling a new sense of unity.
The Era of Good Feelings
There were several causes leading to the War of 1812. One significant cause was the British impressment of American sailors. Impressment means ______.
What is kidnapping/forcing into the British navy?
During the War of 1812, this man witnessed the attack of Fort McHenry and after the battle ended, wrote the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner.
Who is Francis Scott Key?
During the War of 1812, this First Lady is credited with saving valuable artifacts, including an 8 foot tall portrait of George Washington from being burned.
Who is Dolley Madison?
During the War of 1812, the British formed a blockade on the Atlantic coast. The blockade resulted in an increase in American _________.
What is manufacturing?
This battle in the War of 1812 occurred after the Treaty of Ghent was signed but due to slow mail no one in America knew the war was already over.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This act, passed by Thomas Jefferson, cut off all trade with European countries.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
This is the name of the group of advisors to the president. Washington set the precedent by having one of these.
What is a cabinet?
This event occurred when farmers in Pennsylvania became upset about a certain tax. The farmers began to attack tax collectors and government workers. It was put to rest when Washington sent an army to put it down.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
It was during Washington's presidency that political parties formed. One party, the Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton wanted a strong national government. The other party, _____, led by Thomas Jefferson wanted a weaker national government in which the states had more power.
Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
This document served as a warning to European countries to stay in the Eastern Hemisphere; if they came to the Americas (North/South) the U.S. would protect Latin American countries.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
This Supreme Court case settled an issue around interstate commerce on the Hudson River. Court ruled that only the Federal government can regulate interstate trade.
What is Gibbons V. Ogden?
This Supreme Court case ruled that a state does not have the power to tax a federal institution (bank). The Federal government is always more powerful than individual states.
What is McCulloch V. Maryland?
President Washington declared that the U.S. would stay out of the conflicts/wars of other countries. This was his Proclamation of _________.
What is isolationism?