Presidents
This was the First President and what did he do to set the example for future presidents for the first time...
George Washington and gave up his power peacefully (peaceful transfer of power)
This power had the stronger navy/army in the War of 1812...
The British.
This is what the Louisiana Purchase did and why it was a good deal
It double Americas territory, and they got a very good deal for it.
What did the Whiskey Rebellion show about the new American government?
The federal government would enforce laws, and put down dangerous/hurtful actions.
This is what moving West is called AND 1 way of transportation West...
Westward expansion. Some modes of transportation are ox and carriage, steam train, or steam boat
Name 1 accomplishment by Thomas Jefferson and 1 misstep/negative he did.
Accomplishments - Louisiana Purchase, Religious freedom
Negatives - Owning slaves, Embargo Act, Taxes
Why was Fort McHenry a famous battle in the War of 1812
The Star-Spangled Banner was written about it, never fell out of American control.
This act led to the economy being destroyed and showed why trading with other countries was important...
The Embargo Act
These are the two things Washington's farewell address warned against...
Political parties and foreign countries/affairs.
What was the purpose and effect of the cotton gin?
Removed seeds from cotton faster, expanded slavery.
Name the following during the James Madison Presidency: How did Madison help create our country, what war was he in office for, what was a major cause of the war.
Helped explain why/pass the Constitution. The War of 1812, Impressment/messing up the economy of America.
Who technically won the War of 1812? Why?
America won because Britain left them alone, did not take any territory, and had to leave America.
The territory/state of Florida was added as an American possession after this deal
Adam-Onis Treaty
This president sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory...
Thomas Jefferson
What did judicial review do?
Gave the Supreme Court the power to call an act constitutional or unconstitutional.
What was 1 thing James Monroe was in office for/helped handle and what did the Monroe Doctrine say/do?
Missouri Compromise and Adam-Onis Treaty. The Monroe Doctrine tried to keep foreign powers out of America and the Western Hemisphere, made America the police force of the West.
What is impressment and how did it lead to tensions before the War of 1812.
When the British abducted American sailors and forced them to work for them. It increased tensions because it was considered an act of war and America felt like they were being disrespected/not taken seriously.
What were two big results of the Missouri Compromise
Kept the balance of free and slave states. Added Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Created the Missouri Compromise line (where slavery could/couldn't be).
What was the XYZ affair?
France attacked US ships trying to trade with Britain, America called for peace. French advisors who were called XYZ by America asked America for money, and we decided to ask for peace instead of war (which worked)
Thomas Jefferson tried to shrink American government by cutting spending in these ways...
Cutting the military budget and taxes.
John Adams did these two famous actions during his presidency
XYZ and Alien and Sedition Act
Besides impressment, name 2 reasons for the War of 1812...
The British trying to get Native Americans to fight Americans and British messing with American trade/economy.
Name the two effects of the Alien & Sedition Acts
Alien Act - Allowed presidents to remove "dangerous" immigrants without due process.
Sedition Act - Said that people could not speak falsely/badly about the government.
It established the Judicial branch as a strong power, gave them the power of judicial review (power to call an act constitutional or unconstitutional)
What similarity does Washington's Farewell Address and the Monroe Doctrine have?
Both talk about the negatives of foreign powers and influence over America.