Washington
What was the Neutrality Proclamation?
The Neutrality Proclamation was issued by Washington stating the U.S. would remain neutral during the war between France and Great Britain.
To protect American shipping interests, Adams’s built up the ___ by building frigates.
Navy
The Nonintercourse Act prevented the U.S. from trading with ____ and ____.
France and Great Britain
Why was the United States not prepared for the War of 1812?
Jefferson had decreased the size of the army and navy.
What were the three capitals of the United States?
New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC
What are at least two things Washington warned the nation about in his farewell address?
He warned the U.S. to 1. avoid permanent military alliances, 2. avoid being involved in European affairs, 3. avoid Sectionalism, and 4. avoid forming political parties.
The _____ allowed the federal government to deport immigrants who were seen as a threat to the U.S. and increased the years to get citizenship to 14.
Alien Act
What was a result of the embargo act?
The embargo act harmed US trade and caused an increase in smuggling.
What was the name given to congressman who wanted the US to go to war?
War Hawks
What was the last battle of the War of 1812 and who became a national hero from this it?
The last battle of the War of 1812 was the Battle of New Orleans, which was fought two weeks after the treaty was signed, which ended the war. Due to his heroism, Andrew Jackson became a national hero.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion and how did Washington respond to it?
The Whiskey Rebellion is when farmers in Pennsylvania refused to pay the tax on whiskey and attacked tax collectors. To deal with the rebellion, Washington sent in the army and personally let them into battle.
What were the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions?
The Kentucky and Virginia resolutions claimed that states had the power to judge a law and decide if it was constitutional or not.
How did Jefferson deal with the Barbary pirates attacking American merchant ships?
He sent the military in to protect American trade.
What were the causes of the War of 1812?
The causes were 1) Britain seizing American ships, 2) impressment of US citizens, 3) blockading the US's East Coast, and 4) giving weapons to Native Americans in the northwest territory.
Who is Tecumseh and what was his goal?
Tecumseh was a Shawnee chief who wanted to unite Native Americans against settlers in the northwest territory.
What is the purpose of the president’s cabinet? What were the first four cabinet positions and who served in each position?
Purpose - to advise the president
Secretary of State – Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of Treasury – Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War – Henry Knox
Attorney General – Edmond Randolph
What was the Sedation Act and what amendment did people say it violated?
The Sedation Act allowed the government to fine or jail people who criticized the government or its officials. Americans claimed it violated the first amendment.
Why did Marbury sue Madison? What was the result of the supreme court case Marbury v. Madison?
Marbury sued Madison because he did not receive his commission to become a federal judge. The Supreme Court ruled that he should’ve got his commission, but the judiciary act was unconstitutional so he did not get it. The case helped establish judicial review, which allows the Supreme Court to review laws constitutionality.
What was the Treaty of Ghent?
The treaty officially ended the War of 1812, returned conquered territory, and reinstated previous borders.
What were the two political parties that formed during Washington’s presidency? Who are the leaders for each party? What did each party believe the economy should be based on? According to each party, who should have the most power in the government?
Democratic Republicans and Federalist were the two political parties that formed during Washington’s presidency. Democratic Republicans were led by Jefferson and Madison. They believe the economy should be based on farming, and the state should hold the most power in the government. Federalists were led by Hamilton and Adams. They believe the economy should be based on industry and trade, and the federal government should have the most power.
What was Washington’s view on foreign affairs? What were the two treaties created during his presidency and what they did each treaty do?
Washington’s view on foreign affairs was for the US was to remain out of European problems. One treaty created under his administration was Jay Treaty which settled debts between Great Britain and the US, and required GB to leave their forts in the NW. Another one was Pinckney’s Treaty which reopened New Orleans to US trade and established the US border at the 31st parallel.
What was the XYZ affair?
The XYZ affair happened when US ambassadors were told they had to pay a bribe and give France a loan before they could talk to the French Minister.
What country did the US purchase the Louisiana territory from? Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory? What are two results from the Louisiana Purchase?
The United States purchase the territory of Louisiana from France in 1803. Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore and chart the Louisiana territory. From the purchase, United States doubled in size, it removed foreign influence from their borders, and created detail maps of the region.
What was the Hartford Convention? What was discussed at this meeting? What political party loses popularity from this event?
The Hartford convention was a meeting of federalist in New England, who discussed protesting the war and possible succession from the union. Due to the threat of leaving the union, the federalist party lost popularity in the government.
Why did the U.S. have a large amount of national debt? What were the three parts of Hamilton’s financial plan to address the debt? What compromise did Hamilton have to give to southerners to get his plan past through Congress?
At the start of Washington’s presidency, the United States had a large amount of national debt from the revolutionary war. Hamilton‘s financial plan called for the federal government to assume state debts, create a national bank to store federal money, and to create tariffs to provide American businesses. Southerners did not like Hamilton‘s plan. Hamilton had to compromise with them by agreeing to move the state capital south.