Missouri Compromise
Which of the original thirteen colonies and states allowed slavery at some point?
All of them. (NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA)
Name the first 5 American Presidents in order
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe
What Cabinet position did John Adams fill before becoming President?
Secretary of State
Popular with Americans due to his leadership at what battle?
The Battle of New Orleans.
What city was the first capital of the U.S.
New York City
Who led the effort to reach a compromise on the Missouri question?
Henry Clay
What was America's main foreign policy interest after the War of 1812?
Building trade relations with other countries.
Who were the four candidates for President in 1824?
Jackson, Adams, Clay, and Crawford
How old was Jackson when he enlisted in the Continental Army?
13
What major transportation innovation in the early 1800s revolutionized water travel?
The steamboat
Which 3 states applied for admission to in 1819?
Alabama, Missouri, Maine
What agreements were reached between the US and Great Britian after the War of 1812?
Removing warships from the Great Lakes, affirming fishing rights, establishing the US-Canada border, and joint occupation of the Oregon Territory.
Who "won" the 1824 election by receiving most popular and electoral votes?
Jackson
The Democratic Republicans (the Democrats)
What city did the British invade and burn during the war of 1812?
Washington, D.C.
Which founding father was concerned about the Missouri Compromise because it introduced slavery as a national policy?
Thomas Jefferson
What agreement was reached with Spain regarding Florida and the southwest?
Spain ceded Florida to the US and the western border of the Louisiana Territory was established.
What controversial law caused political turmoil under Adams?
The Tariff of 1828 (The Tarriff of Abominations)
What personal mistake haunted Jackson's political career?
Marrying Rachel Donelson who was married to someone else.
What major acquisition of land did Thomas Jefferson oversee as President?
Which states outlawed slavery before 1820?
The seven most northern states (VT, PA, MA, NH, RI, CT, NY)
What were the two main elements of the Monroe Doctrine?
1. European nations should not colonize anywhere in the western hemisphere.
2. The US would not interfere with established European colonies in the western hemisphere or in European Wars.
How did John Q. Adams become President if Jackson won the most votes?
Jackson won a plurality, not a majority so vote went to the House of Representatives. He was elected by the House of Representatives who each cast 1 vote. (Speaker of the House Henry Clay - became Secretary of State)
What was Jackson's response to the threat of the Seminole Indians?
He invaded the Florida territory, which was denounced by several key politicians.
From what state did three Presidents who served from 1801 to 1825 come?