Democratic Republicans v. Federalists
Which group would most agree with the statement "informed citizens make good decisions for their country"?
Democratic Republicans
Describe what a foreign policy is.
A government's strategy in dealing with other nations
Name one symbol that represented America in the early 1800s.
Possible answers: Capitol building, American flag, Uncle Sam.
Statue of Liberty is not an answer
What advice did President Washington give to Americans in his Farewell Address?
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation
From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the most support in the election of 1828?
common people
Which battle was the greatest U.S. victory in the War of 1812?
The Battle of New Orleans
What was the Era of Good Feelings?
There was a strong sense of national unity
Who was the leader of the Democratic Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
What single word best describes Washington's foreign policy?
Isolationism
How did Catharine Sedgwick contribute to American culture?
She wrote books sympathetic to Indigenous people and women
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
Describe the spoils system
President Jackson’s practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs
Provide one example of a result of the War of 1812
Possible examples: The Federalists lost power due to their opposition to the war, National pride in the United States grew, Indigenous people were forced to move west
In the early 1800s, where did most Americans live?
The original 13 states or east of the Appalachian Mountains
What did Alexander Hamilton believe was important to make the United States a great nation?
A strong economy
Which country was most responsible for the change in U.S. foreign policy at the end of the 18th century?
Great Britain
What was the main cause for regional lifestyle differences in the United States?
Geography
List the departments in Washington's cabinet
Department of War, Department of State, and Department of the Treasury
What caused the nullification crisis?
Southern opposition to tariffs
What event ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
What were some characteristics of the Era of Good Feelings?
Great economy, people were proud to be American, no foreign affair issues
What country did most Federalists favor good relations with and why?
Great Britain- They depended on the country's business
What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine?
To prevent European interference in the Americas
As the demand for popular songs grew, composers began writing what type of music?
What was the problem with the alien and sedition acts under Adams' presidency?
These acts violated the first amendment as they did not allow for freedom of speech or the press
Who disagreed with Jackson on his decision on the Indian Removal Act, and why?
The Supreme Court. They said that Indigenous groups had the right to remain on their lands
Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?
They hoped to drive the British out of Canada
Who was President during the Era of Good Feelings?
James Monroe
What country did most Democratic Republicans favor and why?
France- French Revolution. They believed democracy was worth the fight.
What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?
The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley
Who does Uncle Sam represent?
The federal government
The Twelfth Amendment deals with _____________.
Presidential elections
Who challenged President Jackson’s stance on the Bank of the United States?
Henry Clay
Who won the War of 1812?
There was no clear winner. No one who entered the war achieved what they originally intended
The Era of Good Feelings ended and the beginning of political divisions in the United States emerged after...
The Election of 1824