Pre Washington
True or False: Washington was the President under the Articles of Confederation
False
Name two precedents set by George Wasington
Serving 2 terms, having a cabinet, farewell address, being inaugurated, "Mr. President", neutrality
Who did Thomas Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
These two compromises were made in order to approve of the Constitution
Great Compromise and 3/5th Compromise
Name the three branches of government
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
Congress passed this in order to add more states to the Union. 60,000 people must move to a territory.
Northwest Ordinance
Who was Washington's Vice President?
John Adams
Other than doubling the size of the United States, why did Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory?
Full control of the Mississippi River, control of the Port of New Orleans, access to the Gulf of Mexico
The Bicameral Legislature includes:
House of Representatives
Senate
This court case established Judicial Review
Marbury v Madison
This event showed the Weakness of the Articles of Confederation
Shays Rebellion
Why was the Sedition Act considered unconstitutional?
Violated the Bill of Rights, 1st Amendment, Freedom of Speech
European countries (Britain and France) taking our sailors let to the Jefferson administration creating this.
Embargo Act
What did Antifederalists want added to the Constitution before it could be ratified?
Bill of Rights
Name two causes of the War of 1812
Impressment
British supporting Native Americans
Warhawks
Interfering in American trade
Which was the only branch of government around under the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative
What event with France caused the Adam's administration to create the Alien and Sedition Acts?
XYZ Affair
Because it was not allowed in the Constitution, Jefferson used this in order to buy the Louisiana Purchase.
Loose Interpretation / Loose Construction
Why is the Constitution considered a "living document"?
Amendments can be added
This man was President during the War of 1812
James Madison
Write two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
- Laws must be approved by 9 of 13 states
- Congress cannot control trade between states or with other countries
- Congress does not have the power to tax / can only ask for money
- There is not executive or judicial branch
What is one piece of advice that Washington left in his farewell address? (other than neutrality)
Do not form alliances, avoid political parties, remain unified
This French term was Jefferson's mentality towards the government's involvement in the economy.
Laissez Faire
Give an example of Checks and Balances
Senate Rejects Supreme Court Nominee
Supreme Court Declares an Act Unconstitutional
Congress Overrides a President's Veto
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
These are the first battles of the American Revolution
Lexington and Concord