Washington and his Challenges
What is a precedent set by Washington in office?
limited president to 2 terms, title of Mr. President, maintaining neutrality in foreign affairs, creating a cabinet
Did Jefferson favor a strict or loose interpretation of the Constitution?
Strict
Who received an expansion of voting rights during Jacksonian Democracy?
The "common man"
Why was the inclusion of Louisiana so important to the Louisiana Purchase?
It gave the US access to the Mississippi River for trade
Which form of transportation did Southerners rely on the most?
steamboats; river travel
What was Washington's response to the Whisky Rebellion?
Called military against rebellion; showed that armed rebellions would not be tolerated
How did the Embargo Act affect US merchants?
decreased sales and trade, hurt US more than other countries
What was Jackson's "spoils system?"
He rewarded loyal supporters with government jobs
Why did the US sign the Adams-Onis treaty?
Go gain access to Florida and to prevent native American attacks on Georgia farms
What form of transportation did Northerners rely on the most?
By train/railroad
What was Washington's advice for foreign affairs?
To remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances
Why did Jefferson hesitate to purchase the Louisiana Purchase?
It wasn't explicitly written in the Constitution as something the President could do
What event was the forced relocation of native tribes during Jackson's presidency called?
The Trail of Tears
What is Manifest Destiny?
America's belief it was their right and destiny to expand westward to the Pacific
Why did farmers want to move west?
For more farmland for crop production
What was Washington's viewpoint on political parties?
They divide the nation; don't do them
What action caused the US to declare war on Britain in the War of 1812?
British seizing American ships and impressing American sailors
Why did the population of California increase significantly in 1849?
miners moved seeking economic wealth (the gold rush)
Why were some Americans opposed to the annexation of Texas?
Texas allowed slavery
What invention most helped the advancement of agriculture?
The steel plow
What event did Washington decide a policy of neutrality over?
The French Revolution
Why did President Polk insist Congress declare war on Mexico, leading to the Mexican-American War?
Mexico attacked first
What event saw South Carolina oppose tariffs, leading to a tense conflict that almost led to Jackson sending military?
The Nullification Crisis
Why was the Gadsden purchase so important to the US?
It allowed the building of the transcontinental railroad, a railroad from one side of the US to the other
What period of time led to the growth of the US during the 1800's, producing many technological advances?
The Industrial Revolution