Washington's Presidency
In what famous speech did Washington argue that we should not get involved in foreign countries or create political parties?
What territory is acquired during Jefferson's presidency and adds 1/3 of the country's current territory?
Louisiana Purchase
Name 3 inventions that improved American manufacturing during the Market Revolution.
Steam engine, interchangeable parts, spinning jenny (textiles)
Which movement fought to ban alcohol?
Temperance
Why could more people vote during Jackson's election?
Removal of property qualifications
What was the Jay Treaty?
Treaty with Great Britain that maintained U.S. neutrality; GB evacuated ports but did not stop impressment
What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
To target critics (Democratic-Republicans)
The construction of ____________ through the Northeastern portion of the United States during the Market Revolution improved trade.
Canals
Which movement sought to end slavery?
Abolition
What was the primary reason for the War of 1812?
To stop British impressment; remove British from the West
Hamilton argued that his plan was constitutional using what clause of the constitution?
The necessary and proper clause
Which political party during these administrations was in favor of state's rights over the federal government?
Democratic-Republicans
What was the effect of the Market Revolution?
Increased manufacturing, more markets, factory system, trade from east to west
What influenced reform movements in the Antebellum Era?
The Second Great Awakening
Why did Jackson want to veto the bank?
He felt it gave elites too much power
What was the purpose of Hamilton's plan?
To improve the economy and create financial stability
What was the purpose of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?
To allow a state to nullify a law that they thought was unconstitutional (Alien and Sedition Acts)
What agreement was made about the future of slave territory in the West during the Era of Good Feelings?
Missouri Compromsie
What was the goal of the Second Great Awakening?
To create a more moral society; be more connected to God
To decide the constitutionality of laws
What controversy in Europe created a divide in America leading to the development of political parties?
French Revolution; Conflict between Britain and France
Why did Jefferson's purchase of land during his administration go against his political beliefs?
He was a strict constitutionalist and there was nothing in the Constitution about buying land
What political party would have opposed Clay's American System because it included a bank and increased manufacturing?
Democrats
What was the goal of the Declaration of Sentiments?
Women's suffrage
What does WAJMMAJ stand for?
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams, Jackson