George Washington
Adams and Jefferson
Madison and Monroe
Andrew Jackson
Potpourri
100
What precedent did George Washington set in regards to term limits?
What is a two-term presidency
100
Why did the House of Representatives make the final decision in the election of 1800?
What is Jefferson and Burr were tied at 73 votes
100
During Madison's Presidency, which future President received his claim to fame during the Battle of New Orleans
Who is Andrew Jackson
100
How did John Quincey Adams win the election of 1824?
What is Henry Clay used his influence as Speaker of the House. Clay in turn was appointed Secretary of State.
100
This person commanded Mexican troops during the Mexican American War.
Who is Santa Anna
200
In 1794, a large mob of people from western Pennsylvania rebelled and attacked the tax collectors. How did George Washington respond to this rebellion?
What is Washington sent an army to stop the Whiskey Rebellion.
200
Describe Laissez-Faire
What is A French term meaning " let the people do as the choose"; a government that plays only a small part in the economic concerns of a county
200
What were the results of the British invasions in Washington and Baltimore?
What is the British captured and burned Washington D.C. The British attacked Fort McHenry, but the Americans protected the harbor at Baltimore and forced the British to retreat.
200
What system allowed winners of elections to reward supporters with positions in government?
What is the spoils system
200
The change from an agrarian society to one based on industry which began in Great Britain and spread to the United States around 1800
What is the Industrial Revolution
300
What were two the political parties during Washington's administration?
What is Federalist and Democratic-Republician
300
Why did Federalists opposed the land accusations known as the Louisianna Purchase?
What is The Constitution did not mention territorial expansion. In addition, the new territories would likely become Republican.
300
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine stated that the United States would not allow further European Colonization
300
In 1838 President Jackson sent an army of 7,000 troops to relocate which Native American tribe?
What is the Cherokee
300
This law forced all citizens to help catch runaway slaves
What is the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
400
Washington warned of several things during his Farewell Address, what two themes were discussed?
What is be fearful of entangling alliances and poliitcal parties because they will divide the United States.
400
William Marbury brought suit against James Madison, explain Marbury v. Madison
What is the result of Marbury v. Madison set three precedents. 1) The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. 2)When there is a conflict between the Constitution and another law the Constitution is supreme. 3) The Judicial Branch has the duty to uphold and interpret the Constitution.
400
Describe the Adams-Onis Treaty
The Adams-Onis Treaty gave East Florida to the United States. The United States gave up it claim to Spanish Florida.
400
Why did Andrew Jackson oppose the National Bank?
It was run by wealthy Eastern private bankers. He vetoed the Bank's request to renew the National Bank charter.
400
This compromise banned the slave trade in Washington D.C.
What is the Compromise of 1850
500
What is the exact date of George Washington's death?
What is Dec 14, 1799
500
Describe Strict vs. Loose Interpretation
Strict interpretation- The Constitution is not open to interpretation and must be read literally(Republican) Loose interpretation- The Constitution can be open to interpretation. (Federalist)
500
This Treaty ended the War of 1812
What is the Treaty of Ghent
500
Why was the south against high tariffs?
The argued the while tariffs forced consumers to buy American goods, tariffs also meant higher prices
500
Federalist is to___________, as Democratic- Republican is to Strict.
What is loose interpretation
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