Washington
George Washington won the election of 1789 unanimously. What does that word mean?
He got all of the votes
Who did John Adams defeat in the election of 1796?
Thomas Jefferson
One of the biggest wins of Jefferson's administration, this was the deal made that doubled our country's size for $15 million.
Louisiana Purchase
Andrew Jackson gained fame from his time in the military and ran for president as "this", a regular guy.
Common Man
This was the most common route for those moving westward. Be careful you don't get dysentery.
Oregon Trail
This was the name of Washington's goodbye letter to the people of the United States
Farewell Address
The Alien Act (1798) gave this man the power to deport noncitizens he considered dangerous to the United States
President of the United States
Tell me one way America benefited from the Louisiana Purchase
It greatly expanded U.S. territory.
It gave Americans access to land and resources west of the Mississippi River.
It increased the potential for westward settlement.
Andrew Jackson and Congress passed this law that forced Native Americans to relocate from their homes to Oklahoma.
Indian Removal Act
Manifest Destiny is the idea that it is this person's will for the American people to move west and conquer the continent.
God
Washington warned that these could divide Americans, create hostility, and weaken the government.
Political Parties
The Sedition Act, seen as a violation of the 1st Amendment, made it a federal crime to...
"print, utter, or publish... any false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government, Congress, or the president
During the early 1800s, what societal issue was constantly hanging over the heads of American politicians. This was popular in the South but not so much in the North
Slavery
Jackson started a war with this institution, vetoed its renewal, and put federal money in "pet banks" that led to the Panic of 1837.
National Bank
The Oregon Trail was very dangerous. On top of disease and injury, you also had to be on the lookout for attacks from these groups or individuals.
Native Americans
George Washington's policy towards European countries and conflicts was to remain __________ and not get involved.
Neutral
This scandal between France and the United States was where 3 diplomats demanded a bribe from US diplomats in exchange for a meeting.
XYZ Affair
This Compromise saw two new States enter the union. It also drew an imaginary line across the country that divided what states would allow slavery or not.
Missouri Compromise
This was the term for Andrew Jackson's appointment of his friends and loyalists into key government roles.
Spoils System
This group of people were famously trapped in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in winter and had to resort to some less-than-ideal dinner plans.
Donner Party
How many cabinet positions did Washington create upon becoming president? And what are they?
3. War, Treasury, and State
To hinder immigrants from becoming citizens and joining the Democratic-Republican party, the Federalists passed the Naturalization Act, which upgraded the amount of years lived in the US before becoming a citizen. What was the original number and what did they change it to?
5 -> 14
What presidential policy from the 1820s built on George Washington's "Neutrality Proclamation" and told Europe to stay out of our side of the world?
Monroe Doctrine
Because of his repeated use of veto power and overall strength of the presidency, critics often related Andrew Jackson to what? (Many cartoons have portrayed him as this)
A king
The painting "American Progress" that we broke down in class, shows an angelic figure bringing goodness to the untamed west. What were 2 advancements we saw moving west in the image?
Trains, telegraph wire, education, carriages/stagecoaches