Geography
What land purchase doubled the size of America
Louisiana Purchase
Why did "common man" and farmers support President Andrew Jackson?
Jackson was relatable to them
Jackson wanted to lower the taxes and tariffs
Jackson wanted to give more money to the state banks
Why did people mockingly refer to Andrew Jackson as "King Andrew the First" ?
To criticize him and express that they felt he was acting more like a king than a president
The Whiskey rebellion tested whether the federal government could constitutionally enforce _________. How did the federal government respond?
A tax on Whiskey
The sent troops to put an end to the rebellion
What was a primary cause of the War of 1812
Impressment of soldiers
OR
Seizing of American ships / cargo
Rivers
The disagreement over _____________ divided the country into our first two political parties.
The creation of the National Bank
What was Jefferson's view of the National Bank
Since the Constitution does not explicitly mention a national bank, it was unconstitutional to create one
What was the name of the political party that opposed Thomas Jefferson
The Whig party
How did Washington’s Farewell Address influence the foreign policies of the United States?
He encouraged American presidents to remain neutral in European affairs.
What land was gained under the Adams-Onis Treaty?
Modern day Florida
Define the differences between Federalist and Democratic-Republicans (Anti-Federalist)
Federalists supported a stronger national government (Support a national bank)
Democratic-Republicans want to limit national power and increase state authority. (Are against the idea of a national bank)
In Washingtons Farewell Address, he warns future America of two things:
1) Avoid entering into European wars / permanent alliances
2) Avoid political parties
Why was the South so against tariffs (a tax on imported goods) ?
Because they relied on trading their cash crops with foreign nations.
Why was it difficult for the United States to stay neutral in foreign conflicts?
Our ships and cargo were being sieged by both the British and the French.
Impressment of our soldiers made it hard to stay out.
Many European countries were both our allies and our trading partners.
Why was control of the Mississippi River so impactful to America?
It increased Americas travel and transportation of goods
Alexander Hamilton argued that a national bank could do what TWO things?
1) Help manage national debt
2) Collect federal taxes to help with national revenue
Is the Alien & Sedition Act a domestic or foreign policy issue?
Domestic issue
Why did the North favor tariffs (a tax on imported goods)?
Northern manufacturers liked tariffs because they made states buy their goods instead of the more expensive foreign goods
President Monroe expanded the United States by purchasing Florida from what foreign nation?
Spain
What shipping port was gained under the Louisiana Purchase?
The port of New Orleans
What was the economic issue that formed the Federalist Party during the early republic era?
Determining how much money the federal government was allowed to collect in taxes.
What was established under the Marbury v Madison case?
The principal of Judicial Review
- (Judges can strike down unconstitutional laws)
Did Jefferson's Democratic party believed that the issue of slavery was a Federal issue or a State issue?
A state issue
What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?
European nations should not colonize or interfere in the Western Hemisphere or it would be seen as an act of war.