TJ & friends/enemies
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What did Washington say in his farewell address?
We should stay neutral politically with Europe, not form political parties, etc.
What was the purpose of the separation of powers and what 3 branches were formed to make sure this happened?
No one part of the government would have too much power, the legislature branch- the executive branch- the judicial branch
What did the Louisiana Purchase do to the U.S.? How much did it cost? Who did we buy it from? Who bought it?
It doubled its size, $15 million, Napoleon Bonaparte- France, Thomas Jefferson
Which 2 European countries led the compitition in navigating and expanding trade routes in the 1400s and 1500s?
Portugal and Spain
Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
What caused George Washington to return from retirement?
Daniel Shay's Rebellion
What is the dirty four-letter word for when a country or government owes money?
DEBT
What was the X Y Z affair? Who was president at the time and what did he tell Congress after said affair?
The French siezed American boats carrying cargo because they saw Jay's Treaty as America helping the British, John Adams, to prepare for war
What were the 3 G's that explorers sought to spread or gain for themselves during the Age of Exploration?
Gold, Glory, God
What did the Democratic-Republicans believe in and who was the head of the political party?
They believed in laissez-faire (the government shouldn't interfere in the economy), Thomas Jefferson
How did George Washington stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
He marched down to Pennsylvania and used the Colonial Army to put down the rebellion.
What are the three parts of the Constitution?
The Preamble, Articles, & Amendments
Who was the 7th president that vetoed the Bank of the United States, leading to his relection?
Andrew Jackson
What was the Coloumbian Exchange?
The exchange of people, plants, animals, diseases, ideas, and cultures between the New and Old World.
What did Federalists believe in and who created it?
Federalists believed in a strong central government, Alexander Hamilton
What were the 4 precedents set by Washington before he left office?
There should be no political parties, the president should have an appointed cabinet, a president should have a maximum presidency of 2 terms, and the president should be the chief diplomat.
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What was the name of the bargain that went down between Henry Clay and the 6th president? What is it called when you personally attack your opponent in a political campaign?
The "Corrupt Bargain", mudslinging
What was the Middle Passage? And what were some of the terrible conditions faced by Africans during their journey?
The shipment of slaves from Africa to the New World. Scurvy, disentry, malnourishment, whippings, overcrowding, little food/water
How did the framers of the Constitutional Convention attempt to deal with the issue of slavery in the U.S.?
The 3/5 Compromise for both taxation and representation
Why was Washington chosen to preside over the Constitutional Convention?
He was the only person who was trusted not to create an abusive government
What rights of expression are included in the 1st Amendment of the Constitution?
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, & religion
What was is the spoils system? What president created this idea?
The winner of the presidential election would replace government officials with their supporters, Andrew Jackson
What were the names of the tribes that made up the Iroquios Confederacy?
The Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, and the Seneca