Washington's Presidency
What was one major precedent set by George Washington?
Serving only 2 terms
What foreign policy scandal involved French agents demanding a bribe?
The XYZ Affair
Who did the US purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
Napoleon Bonaparte of France
Who was president during the Era of Good Feelings?
James Monroe
What issue did the Missouri Compromise attempt to solve?
The balance of free and slave states
What event tested the strength of the new federal government during Washington’s presidency?
The Whiskey Rebellion
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury vs. Madison
What expedition explored the Louisiana Territory?
The Corps of Discovery (the Lewis and Clark Expedition)
What economic plan proposed tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements?
Henry Clay’s American System
Under the Missouri Compromise, where was slavery banned?
Above the 36°30′ line (except Missouri)
What was the main purpose of Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
Strengthen the nation’s economy and credit
What law under Jefferson banned all U.S. trade with foreign nations?
The Embargo Act of 1807
What was a major cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors
What treaty established the border between Spain and the US?
The Adams‑Onís Treaty of 1819
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
To prevent European re-colonization in the Western Hemisphere
What compromise moved the U.S. capital to Washington, D.C.?
The Compromise of 1790
Why was the Election of 1800 called a “revolution”?
It was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties
What battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero?
The Battle of New Orleans
What Supreme Court case ruled that states cannot tax federal institutions?
McCulloch vs. Maryland
What term means loyalty to a specific region rather than the nation?
Sectionalism
What issue caused the first major split between Hamilton and Jefferson?
The creation of the National Bank (strict vs. loose interpretation)
What dilemma did Jefferson face when purchasing Louisiana?
The Constitution did not clearly give the president power to buy land
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
What Supreme Court case strengthened federal power over interstate commerce?
Gibbons vs. Ogden
What event triggered the first major U.S. financial crisis in 1819?
Excessive land speculation and credit contraction (Panic of 1819)