1st President
Name the most important precedent George Washington established? What is its purpose?
The Cabinet- a group of advisors to the President
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What two events caused Adams to not be re-elected for a second term?
The quasi-war and the Alien & Sedition acts
How did the Louisiana Purchase impact Native Americans?
Native Americans continue to lose land as America grows to the west.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase so important to the U.S.?
It doubled U.S. territory gaining control over the Mississippi river
What was John Marshalls role as Chief Justice?
He was head of the Supreme court
How did Washington feel about political parties and why?
He did not like them, he felt political parties put the parties interest ahead of the countries interest.
Why did Adams implement the Alien & Sedition acts?
Adams thought immigrants were coming to American to spy.
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What position was Madison given while Jefferson was President?
Secretary of state
Who is Sacajawea and how was she useful to the exploration of the Louisiana territory?
She was a Native American woman that joined Lewis and Clarks exploration. She assisted them as a guide and interpreter.
What impact did Chief Justice Marshall's supreme court make because of Marbury Vs. Madison case?
His supreme court established judicial review
Give two reasons why Washington was chosen to be the first president?
1. Military Experience
2. Great Leader
3. Civic Virtue
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Tell me the three outcomes of the XYZ affair
The quasi-war
What does it mean to be a "midnight judge"?
A judge that was appointed (hired) as midnight by John Adams on his last day of presidency
What major event occurred so that Lewis & Clark could explore western lands
The Louisiana Purchase
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The below is a statement made in the Marbury vs. Madison case (1803)
"It is empathetically the province and duty of the Judicial department to say what the law is"
What does this mean?
It is the Supreme courts responsibility to act as the final authority in interpreting the Constitution through Judicial review.
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What did George Washington do to help in the French and British war?
Nothing, George Washington wanted to remain neutral. He did not want to be involved.
The Sedition Act made it a crime for American citizens to "print, speak, or publish... any false, scandalous, and malicious writing" about the government. How do you think the people felt about this Act and why?
The people would not like this act because it violated their first amendment. Freedom of speech and Freedom of press.
How did the Haitian Revolution impact the United states?
Napoleon realized his dream of a North American empire would not work and sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.
What was so important about Lewis and Clarks exploration?
Their exploration increased understanding of the newly purchased territory (Louisiana Purchase)
Which Political party were James Madison and Thomas Jefferson organizing to go against the Federalist party?
The Democratic-Republican Party
In George Washington's Farewell Address he mentions "It is our true policy to steer clear of permeant alliances with any portion of the foreign world." What does this mean?
George Washington wanted American to stay away from permanent alliances
Explain the XYZ affair?
France started attacking American ships, France requested a bribe from the Americans when they asked to speak to French leadership. Americans said "No".
How did Thomas Jefferson feel about foreign policy?
He created a lot of foreign policies like
Who is York and how was he useful to the exploration of the Louisiana territory?
York was Clarks slave, he was an expert hunter and had frontier skills.
What did the Federalists and the Democratic Republicans have in common?
Both were the first political parties in the U.S.