Washington & the New Government
This president set many precedents, including serving only two terms.
Who was George Washington?
These groups formed because Americans disagreed about government power.
What are political parties?
This election was important because it showed a peaceful transfer of power.
What was the Election of 1800?
This case involved undelivered judicial appointments.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
Americans wanted this to farm, trade, and settle.
What is land?
This group of advisors helped the president make important decisions.
What is the Cabinet?
This party supported a strong national government and business interests.
Who were the Federalists?
This purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
This power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is judicial review?
This river was critical for trade and access to New Orleans.
What is the Mississippi River?
This was created to keep the U.S. out of foreign wars between Britain and France.
What was the Neutrality Proclamation?
This party supported farmers and states’ rights.
Who were the Democratic-Republicans?
This expedition explored land west of the Mississippi River.
What was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
This Chief Justice strengthened the power of the Supreme Court.
Who was John Marshall?
This port city was vital to U.S. trade.
What is New Orleans?
This rebellion showed the federal government could enforce its laws.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
This scandal involved French officials demanding bribes from American diplomats.
What was the XYZ Affair?
This belief stated Americans were meant to expand west.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This type of court system makes decisions without political pressure.
What is an independent judiciary?
Expansion helped the U.S. become stronger in this way.
What is economically and politically?
This treaty angered Americans because it seemed too friendly toward Britain.
What was Jay’s Treaty?
These laws were controversial because they limited free speech.
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
This Native American woman helped guide Lewis and Clark.
Who was Sacagawea?
This system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
What are checks and balances?
Expansion also caused conflict with this group.
Who are Native Americans?