George Washington
One of the many precedents set by Washington were to set up a group of advisors called a _________.
Cabinet (group of advisors)
Main author of the federalist papers and an advocate for the wealthy and powerful to rule in addition to the creation of a federal bank.
Alexander Hamilton
During the American Revolution Adams defended British soldiers after what incident?
The Boston Massacre
Before become president Jefferson was the author of what major document?
Hint: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Declaration of Independence
Madison is known as the father of what important document?
The Constitution
established the U.S. as the protector of North, Central, and South America. European nations were banned.
The Monroe Doctrine
Washington held many titles including President of the Constitutional Convention and __________ of the Continental Army.
Commander
Think NFL: Washington Commanders
Tabacco farmer who believed in a government ruled by the people and a strict interpretation of the constitution.
Thomas Jefferson
The two nations fighting during Washington and Adams Presidency that requested aid.
Britain and France
Land purchased from the French for $15 million that doubled the size of the U.S. America now stretched from the Atlantic to Rocky Mountains. (Gained control of the Mississippi River)
Louisiana Purchase
War over kidnapping, and expansion that led to America becoming more independent and prideful.
The War of 1812
Land that the U.S. acquired from Spain.
Florida
In his farewell address, he warned the American people about these groups as they would tear the U.S. apart.
Political Parties
Before becoming political rivals, Hamilton and Jefferson both served on which president's Cabinet?
George Washinton
They began seizing American ships & supplies and demanded a bribe ($) Adams refused
French negotiators were given what names?
seized (took) American supplies and ships and asked for a tax $ in order to trade in the Mediterranean Sea (sea between Europe and North Africa).
Barbary Pirates
Treaty that ended the War of 1812.
Treaty of Ghent
time of only one political party (Democratic-Republicans), nationalism (patriotism), and economic growth (industrialization) following the War of 1812.
"Era of Good Feeling"
Told the United States to not pick sides in Foreign conflicts.
Policy of Neutrality
Political Party that believed the wealthy should rule, and advocated for a strong national government.
Federalist
3 Laws
5-14 yrs to become a citizen, deport dangerous Americans, deport citizens from unfriendly nations (immigrants).
Alien Acts
In order to combat the aggressive British, French, and Pirates, Jefferson banned all foreign trade, but this hurt the U.S. trade reliant economy
Embargo Act
The kidnapping of American sailors and forcing them into the British navy is known as?
Impressment
mini depression where people were overly happy after the War of 1812 and spent their money on land and high priced items. (Ended Era of Good Feeling)
Panic of 1819
Under the new powers of the Constitution, Washington led an army to stop angry farmers who refused to pay a tax known as the ___________ Rebellion.
Whiskey Rebellion
Political Party whose main following was is the south and favored a government for and by the people.
Democratic-Republicans
Jail anyone who made "false, scandalous, and malicious" claims about government officials.
Sedition Acts
Jefferson did not accept the nomination of Adams circuit court Judges beginning this major Supreme Court Cases
Hint: "Judicial Review"
Marbury v. Madison 1803
Law that ended Jefferson's embargo act by only placing an embargo on the French and British
Non-Intercourse Act
Federalist and Monroe's Secretary of State, who wrote the Monroe Doctrine and Secured the acquisition of Florida.
John Quincy Adams