Politics
The political party of Alexander Hamilton, which advocated for a strong central government.
What is the Federalist Party?
The third President of the United States, who believed in rule by the people, education for all, and a nation populated by small, independent farmers.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This acquisition doubled the size of America, and opened up a new frontier that stretched to the Pacific Ocean.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This song was written during the Battle of Fort McHenry, and was eventually adopted as the US National Anthem.
Literally, "related to farming", this was an ideal held by Thomas Jefferson.
What is agrarian?
The political party of Thomas Jefferson, which supported strong state governments.
What is the Democratic-Republican Party?
The fourth Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, he delivered the verdict on Marbury v. Madison, which legitimized the power of the judicial branch.
Who is John Marshall?
These two explorers were sent by President Jefferson to explore the new addition to America in 1803.
Who are Lewis and Clark?
The forcible seizure of men for military service - a tactic used by the British navy prior to the War of 1812.
What is impressment?
The power held by the Supreme Court to declare laws as unconstitutional. Established by the landmark case, Marbury v. Madison.
What is judicial review?
A policy of U.S. opposition to any European interference in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
A Native American woman who became legendary for the assistance she provided to the exploration of the Louisiana Territory.
Who is Sacagawea?
This canal connected New York City to the Great Lakes, opening up a new avenue for American expansionism and commerce.
What is the Erie Canal?
A general who led the United States to a rousing victory at at the end of the War of 1812, launching his future political career.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
A devotion to the interests and culture of one’s own country, this force swept the nation after the War of 1812.
What is nationalism?
This "Era" marked a period in the political history of the United States that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity among Americans in the aftermath of the War of 1812.
What is the Era of Good Feelings?
As the fourth President of the United States, this founding father led America into the War of 1812.
Who is James Madison?
The price paid by Jefferson to acquire territory owned by France in 1803.
What is $15 million?
A major victory for the US during the War of 1812, which strangely took place after the war had officially ended.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This symbolic "person" represents the United States of America, and was said to have been first used during the War of 1812.
Who is Uncle Sam?
A series of agreements passed by Congress in 1820–1821 to maintain the balance of power between slave states and free states.
What is the Missouri Compromise?
The fifth President of the United States, this man sought to unite the country as it was swept up in nationalistic feelings.
The emperor of France who sold territory to the United States in 1803.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
Who is Dolley Madison?
Great Britain sought to assist the Native Americans in establishing this type of state during the War of 1812.
What is a buffer state?