Washington’s Presidency
This group advises the President and was formed by George Washington.
What is the Cabinet?
Article I of the Constitution outlines this branch of government.
What is the Legislative Branch?
A diplomatic scandal involving French agents and bribes during John Adams’ presidency.
What is the XYZ Affair?
This belief encouraged expansion across the continent.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This was Lincoln’s main goal at the start of the Civil War.
What is preserving the Union?
Washington warned against political parties and foreign alliances in this speech.
What is the Farewell Address?
This act helped organize the judicial system and establish federal courts.
What is the Judiciary Act?
This act under Jefferson banned American trade to avoid war.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
This agreement with Spain gave Florida to the U.S.
What is the Adams-Onís Treaty?
This 1863 order declared freedom for slaves in Confederate states.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This system was created to choose the president indirectly.
What is the Electoral College?
These principles are found in documents like the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
What is popular sovereignty?
The US gained this territory after the Haitian Revolution weakened Napoleon’s plans.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
He led the Seminoles in resisting removal from Florida.
Who is Osceola?
This battle was the turning point of the Civil War and inspired a famous address.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
Washington set many of these that future presidents followed.
What are precedents?
Unity and national purpose were key ideals during this time period.
What is the Era of Good Feelings?
This woman helped guide Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
Who is Sacagawea?
The 1848 convention that launched the women’s rights movement.
What is the Seneca Falls Convention?
This term describes the South's resistance to Reconstruction, including "separate but equal" treatment, but in practice condemned black citizens to inferior treatment and facilities.
What are Jim Crow Laws?
This 1794 event tested federal authority and showed the power of the new government.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This rebellion showed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.
What is Shays’ Rebellion?
A major dispute between Hamilton and Jefferson led to this duel.
What is the Burr-Hamilton duel?
This movement sparked religious and social reforms in the 1800s.
What is the Second Great Awakening?
These three amendments expanded citizenship and voting rights for African Americans.
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?