Washington’s Farewell Address & His Precedents
This foreign policy idea from Washington’s Farewell Address warned against permanent alliances.
What is neutrality?
Hamilton believed a national bank would help manage this.
What is the national debt?
This Chief Justice strengthened the power of the Supreme Court.
Who is John Marshall?
Jefferson bought this territory from France in 1803.
Louisiana Purchase
This doctrine warned Europe to stay out of the Americas
Monroe Doctrine
Washington set this important precedent by stepping down after two terms.
What is a two-term presidency?
This founding father strongly opposed the bank, fearing it gave too much power to the federal government
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This 1803 case established judicial review.
Marbury vs Madison
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S. and gave control of this river.
What is the Mississippi River?
John Adams was criticized for this 1798 law that targeted immigrants and speech.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Washington advised Americans to avoid these, which he feared would divide the nation.
What are political parties
Hamilton argued the bank was constitutional using this type of interpretation.
What is a loose interpretation?
This case ruled that states couldn’t interfere with federal institutions.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
Jefferson passed this act to stop trade with foreign nations, hoping to avoid war.
Embargo Acts
James Madison was president during this war against Britain.
What is the War of 1812?
Washington’s Farewell Address emphasized the importance of this national feeling.
Unity or Nationalism
Jefferson and Madison favored this type of government power.
What is states’ rights?
This case confirmed that only the federal government could regulate interstate commerce.
What is Gibbons v. Ogden?
The Embargo Act hurt this group of Americans the most.
Who are merchants or New England traders?
Adams avoided war with France after this scandal involving bribes.
What is the XYZ Affair?
Washington’s handling of this 1794 rebellion showed the power of the federal government.
The Whiskey Rebellion
The debate over the bank helped lead to the creation of these early political groups.
What are the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?
Marshall’s decisions often increased the power of this level of government.
What is the federal government?
Jefferson sent these explorers to map the new territory.
Who are Lewis and Clark?
The Monroe Doctrine warned Europe to stay out of where?
The Western Hemisphere