Presidents & Policies
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What was the major land purchase in 1803 that doubled the size of the United States?
Louisiana Purchase
What conflict was fought between the U.S. and Britain from 1812-1815?
Who created the national bank?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the capital of the United States before Washington, D.C.?
New York City
Which President is associated with the Monroe Doctrine?
James Monroe
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To explore the Louisiana Territory and map a route to the Pacific
Who was Tecumseh, and what was his goal?
A Native American leader who tried to unite tribes against U.S. expansion.
What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
To restrict immigrants and limit free speech against the government.
Which document set up the first U.S. government before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What precedent did Washington set regarding presidential terms?
Serving only two terms
What agreement gave Florida to the United States?
Adams-Onis Treaty
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
It provided loans, stabilized currency, and helped manage government debt.
Who was Sacajawea?
A Native American who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
What was Jefferson's dilemma in purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
It conflicted with his strict interpretation of the Constitution. The constitution did not directly state that a president could purchase foreign land.
How did the Louisiana Purchase impact relations with Native American tribes?
It led to increased conflicts as settlers moved westward, encroaching on Native American lands.
What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?
The United States would oppose European colonization in the Western Hemisphere.
What was the Embargo Act of 1807?
A ban on U.S. trade with foreign nations.
What major Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Who was the first Secretary of Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence westward expansion?
It encouraged Americans to believe it was their destiny to expand westward, leading to increased migration and conflicts with Native Americans.
What event involved France demanding bribes from U.S. diplomats?
XYZ Affair
What was the significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case?
It confirmed that the federal government had the authority to establish a national bank and that states could not tax federal institutions.
What did Washington warn against in his Farewell address? (Two things)
Political parties and foreign alliances.