George Washington
Washington set precedents for future presidents, name one and explain why it was important
What are the two term tradition, establishing a cabinet, or neutrality in foreign affairs
Adams was the first president from which Political party?
What is the Federalist Party
Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution why was the Louisiana purchase controversial for him?
The constitution didn’t explicitly allow land purchases, so it conflicted with his principles
Madison was the father of the constitution which principals did he emphasize in the federalist paper
Checks, and balances/separation of powers
The Morrow doctrine was issued in 1823. What did it declare?
Europe should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere and the United States will stay out of Europe affairs
Washington faced criticism from both federalist and democratic-republicans. Why did both sides have complaints about his leadership?
Federalists thought he was to cautious, while Democratic-republicans disliked his neutrality and support of Hamiltons policies
His presidency was troubled by this event involving French diplomats, demanding bribes.
What is the XYZ affair?
How did the embargo act of 1807 affect the United States economy?
It hurt American trade, especially New England merchants, more than Britain or France
What were the two main causes of the war of 1812?
British impressment of sailors and interference with trade plus support for Native Americans attacks.
Why was the (Era of Good Feelings) not completely peaceful, even though there was political unity?
Because sectional tensions over slavery and economics were growing beneath the surface
Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 reflected his warning against what?
What are entangling foreign alliances.
Why were the Alien and Sedition acts controversial?
They limited free speech/press and targeted immigrants violating the first amendment
He sent these two explorers to map the Louisiana territory
Who are Lewis and Clark?
What was the outcome of the war of 1812 and how did it affect nationalism?
the war of 1812 ended in a draw (the treaty of Ghent) which ended the war but neither the United States nor Britain lost or gain any territory
The Missouri compromise happened during Monroe‘s presidency. What issue did it try to balance?
The balance of free states and slave states
How did the whiskey rebellion test the authority of the federal government?
it proved the government could enforce laws, showing federal power was stronger than under the Articles of Confederation.
How did Adams avoid war with France and what was the political cost?
He negotiated peace ( Convention of 1800) but it weakened him politically and split the Federalist party
What was significant about the election of 1800
It was the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties(federalist to Democratic-Republicans)
Why did James Madison help write a series of essay’s called the federalist paper?
to convince people to support and ratify the United States Constitution
How did Adam’s-Onís Treaty of 1819 expand U.S territory?
It gave Florida to the U.S from Spain
Washington’s Farewell Address warned against two dangers, name both.
What are political parties and permanent foreign alliances
Adams appointed ”midnight judges“before leaving office. What did this lead to?
The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, establishing judicial review
Jeffersons foreign policy was tested by what conflict with North American states?
The Barbary wars.
How did Madison‘s presidency highlight tension between states rights and federal power?
The war showed the need for stronger, federal military/economy, even though Madison supported limited government
Why is Monroe considered the last of the Founding Father presidents
He was the final leader from the revolutionary generation to serve as president