Precedent set by George Washington that defined the policy of the United States in response to the spreading war in Europe.
What is the Proclamation of Neutrality
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
What is precedent?
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws and statutes that they find to violate the Constitution of the United States
Marbury versus Madison
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
What is embargo?
A series of two wars fought by the United States, Sweden, and the Kingdom of Sicily against countries in North Africa, including Tunis, Algiers, and Tripoli, in the early 19th century.
What are the Barbary Wars?
The taking of men into a military or naval force by compulsion; kidnapping
What is impressment?
This was a major effect of the War of 1812 eventually leading to the Era of Good Feelings.
President Thomas Jefferson's general trade embargo on all foreign nations that was enacted by the United States Congress.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
This vice-president shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
Who is Aaron Burr?
Outlawed slavery in new states and territories above the 36 degree 30' North latitude. Missouri admitted as a slave state and Maine admitted as a Free state.
What is the Missouri Compromise?
Hamilton agreed to do this to our nation's capital so that Southerners would support his financial plan.
What is agree to vote to move the US capital to the South?
Going against his principles, bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Wrote the Star Spangled Banner as he watched the American fight the British at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Who is Francis Scott Key?