Level 1
Who did the USA fight during the War of 1812?
Britain, UK, Great Britain
Why did George Washington want to remain neutral? What did he warn the country of?
Think about his farewell speech
He did not like political parties because they would divide the country. He wanted to remain neutral to stay out of foreign affairs and the any world wars.
What was the most important precedent set by Washington and why?
2 term limit- because it did not allow for a dictator or monarchy
What was the significance of the Alien and Sedition Act?
Alien Act- will revoke citizenship from immigrants
Sedition act- revoked 1st amendment
He lost the election of 1800 to TJ because of these.
What amendment will bring back alcohol legally?
21st amendment.
What are the precedents George Washington established while in office?
2 terms per president
commander in charge of military
farewell address
cabinet for the president
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
The ports in New Orleans would be a great sort for trading.
Who did Thomas Jefferson send to explore the new land he purchased?
Lewis and Clarke with Sacajawa.
What is Impressment?
The kidnapping of American sailors by Great Britain on the waters.
This president is known as the common man. why?
Andrew Jackson- he gave all white men the right to vote whether they owned land or not.
Who purchased the Louisiana territory?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the 18th amendment?
Abolishing alcohol
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
James Monroe created the Monroe Doctrine to warn European countries about interfering or trying to take over in the Western hemisphere. If they did it would result in a war.
What does the word suffrage mean?
What groups were affiliated with the 2nd Great Awakening?
women's advocates
abolitionist
public education
temperance
What does the word secession mean?
the action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.
What is the temperance movement?
Women wanted to abolish alcohol due their mean beating on them
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
Doubled the size of the country
bought it illegally
Where were the 1st public schools set up?
Out West
What is the American System? Who created it?
Henry Clay- buy, sell, and trade in the USA only
What is the Indian Removal Act?
The Indian Removal Act of 1830, signed by President Andrew Jackson, authorized the federal government to negotiate treaties with Native American tribes to exchange their lands east of the Mississippi River for lands in the west
Who is Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
women's advocate who worked with Frederick Douglass
What is the Significance of the Seneca falls Convection? Where did it take place?
1st women conference in NYC
What is the 2nd great awakening?
Social Reform movement
What is the nullification crisis?
The Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833 was a major dispute between South Carolina and the federal government over tariffs, which South Carolina declared unconstitutional and attempted to nullify within its borders. Led by Vice President John C. Calhoun, the crisis highlighted a fundamental disagreement over states' rights versus federal authority and raised the specter of civil war and secession.