The Early Republic
Who was the first President of the United States
What is George Washington
This political party, led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, supported a strict interpretation of the Constitution and favored states' rights
Democratic-Republican Party
This 1795 treaty between the United States and Spain gave Americans the right to navigate the Mississippi River and deposit goods in New Orleans, helping ease tensions with Spain
What is Pinckney's Treaty
This 1803 purchase doubled the size of the United States, opening vast lands for settlement and exploration
What is the Louisiana Purchase
In 1800, this country ceded control of Louisiana to France, heightening American fears of French influence near its borders
What is Spain
This event, where farmers in western Pennsylvania protested an excise tax on whiskey, was put down by President Washington using federal troops
What is the Whiskey Rebellion
This man was the first Secretary of the Treasury and played a major role in creating the nation’s financial system, including the establishment of the Bank of the United States
Who is Alexander Hamilton
In 1798, tensions with France escalated when France began seizing American ships, which led to this series of naval battles
What is the Quasi-War
This 1804 expedition, was led by two men who were tasked with exploring the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and finding a route to the Pacific Ocean.
What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition
In 1815, following the War of 1812, the United States and Britain signed this treaty, which ended the conflict and restored relations to their pre-war status
What is the Treaty of Ghent
Washington’s farewell address warned against forming permanent alliances with foreign nations and the dangers of this
What are political parties
In 1794, this treaty with Britain, which was seen as favoring British interests, further deepened the divisions between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
What is the Jay Treaty
This law, passed by President Jefferson in 1807, aimed to force Britain and France to respect U.S. neutrality by halting all American trade with foreign nations. But it ended up hurting the U.S. economy.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807
The U.S. government sought to avoid direct conflict with Native Americans by negotiating this type of agreement, where land was exchanged for peace, money, and/or promises of protection
What is a treaty
During the War of 1812, British forces captured Washington, D.C., and set fire to several government buildings, including this iconic structure, which was severely damaged
What is the White House?
This event, which took place in 1790, marked the first major test of Washington's administration and its ability to implement the laws of the new federal government
What is the Tariff of 1789
This event, passed by Congress in 1798, gave the President the power to deport “dangerous” foreigners and prosecute those who criticized the government
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts
This event, in which the United States suffered British interference on the high seas, highlighted the difficulty of maintaining neutrality during the Napoleonic Wars and helped lead to the War of 1812.
What is impressment
In 1803, President Jefferson negotiated with Spain and France to ensure U.S. access to this crucial port at the mouth of the Mississippi River, which was vital for trade and transportation
What is the port of New Orleans
Which political party in the United States supported the French Revolution, believing it was a continuation of the fight for liberty and democracy, while the opposing party feared its radical and violent nature
What is the Democratic-Republican Party
This was the first treaty between the United States and Native American tribes, signed in 1795, which established peaceful relations and land boundaries
What is the Treaty of Greenville
This constitutional clause, found in Article I, Section 8, grants Congress the authority to make all laws necessary and proper for executing its powers and was central to the debate over the creation of a national bank
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
This 1809 law, passed by President Madison, aimed to encourage trade with other nations by lifting the Embargo Act of 1807 but continued to restrict trade with Britain and France
What is the Non-Intercourse Act
This U.S. Army officer, who led an expedition from 1806 to 1807 to explore the southwestern portion of the Louisiana Territory, is known for his exploration of what is now Colorado and for his namesake peak
Who is Zebulon Pike
In the early 1800s, Britain issued a set of decrees that prohibited neutral countries, including the United States, from trading with France and its allies. This policy greatly interfered with American trade and contributed to growing tensions between the U.S. and Britain
What are the Orders in Council