Pre-Revolution
The war that George Washington served in as a British Officer.
What was the French & Indian War (7 Years War)
This form of Government bonded nations in a "Loose form of Friendship" only 1 branch of government (congress)
What were the Articles of Confederation?
This person was the first president to live in the Executive Estate in Washington DC.
Who was John Adams?
The 4 presidents currently on Mount Rushmore.
Who are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, & Theodore Roosevelt?
The political parties of James Madison & James Monroe.
What were Democratic-Republicans? (Republicans)
The biggest effect/impact of the French & Indian War on the British Empire.
What is Debt? (War Debt)
The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution.
What were the Bill of Rights?
A controversial excise tax that angered many Americans, especially farmers in the "west", passed by George Washington.
What was the Whiskey Tax?
A massive land acquisition from Napoleon of France in 1803.
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
A conflict between Great Britain & the US over issues relating to American Sovereignty & harassment of US Sailors and Privateers. The US attempted to invade Canada & the White House was burned down.
What was the War of 1812.
What is the Stamp Act & the Tea Act?
The event that signified the need for a new, stronger, form of governing document was needed.
What was Shays Rebellion?
An example or standard that is set by someone of high status for others to follow later in time.
What is a precedent?
An economic act aimed at crippling European economies by halting trade, but in fact had the opposite effect on US shipping, trading, and economy.
What was the Embargo Act?
A time of great unity, prosperity, and some major concerns over economic initiatives, westward expansion, and the spread of slavery to the West.
What was the Era of Good Feelings?
An American Colonial Pamphlet written to encourage support for a Revolution.
What was Common Sense written by Thomas Paine?
The two factions that formed due to disputes over the division of power under the new Constitution, among other things.
Who were the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
A foreign affair in which France disrespected the US by asking for a bribe before opening negotiations with US diplomats.
What was the XYZ Affair?
An all naval war that took place in Northern Africa/Mediterranean over shipping rights and extortion.
What were the Barbary Wars? (Barbary Pirates)
A deal that stated Missouri would become a Slave State, Maine would become a free state, and slavery was outlawed above the 36'30 regional line. Attempting to deal with the issue of slavery in the west and balancing power in congress.
What was the Missouri Compromise?
A British colonial edict that forbade settlement west of the Appalachian Mountain range.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
A controversial clause in the US Constitution that gave congress the power to do anything they need to do to carry out their duties.
What was the Necessary & Proper Clause (Elastic Clause)?
Very unpopular Acts that gave the president power to deport "dangerous" immigrants, and silence outspoken critics of the US Government.
What were the Alien & Sedition Acts?
An endeavor to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase from 1804-1806.
What was the Lewis & Clark Expedition? (Corps of Discovery)
A foreign policy initiative that stated all European powers were to stop interfering in the America's. Was the first change in Foreign Policy since Washington's doctrine of neutrality.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?