Early Conflicts
The political rivalry between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton culminated in a duel, which were known back then as an “affair of” this
Honor
During the presidential elections of 1796 & 1800, John Adams was this political parties top choice for president
Federalist Party
When the U.S. declared war on Britain starting the War of 1812, the U.S. Army only consisted of 12,000 ____________
Soldiers / Troops
This major piece of legislation allowed two states to join the Union, Maine and Missouri, while also preserving the balance of free and slave states
The Missouri Compromise
This person was the most important party member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, helping to guide them all the way to the Pacific Ocean
Sacagawea
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were both serving in President Washington’s cabinet when they disagreed over whether the nation create this
National Bank
John Adams received 71 electoral votes in the presidential election of 1796, narrowly defeating ____________ (who received 68)
Thomas Jefferson
This person was propelled to national war hero status after he led the U.S. to victory in the Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
The Era of Good Feelings, with only one major political party, ended when this party was founded by Andrew Jackson.
The Democratic Party
This deal by President Jefferson doubled the official size of the United States
The Louisiana Purchase
The issue over state's debts was resolved when it was agreed that the ___________ would be moved to the South
Nation's Capital
A primary goal of President Adams was to improve the United States strained relationship with this European nation
France
During September of 1813, this naval battle occurred and was a major victory for the U.S. since it assured control of one of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie
Battle of Lake Erie
After the War of 1812 had ended, Americans had a great sense of loyalty and pride towards their nation, which led to an increased sense of this
Nationalism
Jefferson's vision for America was a land full of small ____________, allowing for their owners to be truly _____________ (half credit for 1 of the two answers)
farms, independent
French Revolution
When President Adams told Congress that American diplomats, that were sent to France, were bribed by French agents, he didn’t want to disclose the French agents names, so he substituted them with three different letters providing the scandal with this nickname
XYZ Affair
This person served as the fourth President of the United States and was in office when the War of 1812 took place
James Madison
This individual, a U.S. Representative from the state of Kentucky, was one of the most prominent supporters of the American System and advocated for a protective tariff to help pay for infrastructure improvements. He brokered several important deals, including the Missouri Compromise and the Election of 1824
Henry Clay
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, & Monroe were four of the first five presidents in U.S. history- and they were all from this state
Virginia
For the first and only time in U.S. history, President Washington himself led soldiers to western Pennsylvania to put down this rebellion in 1794
Due to rampant concerns that the nation would soon be embroiled in a war with France, this series of four controversial and historically important laws were passed
Alien and Sedition Acts
Name two things that changed as a result of the War of 1812
Stronger sense of national unity
Accelerated westward expansion
Made Andrew Jackson famous
He was a Democratic-Republican from Virginia who’d previously served as Secretary of State under President Madison and was elected as the fifth President of the United States in 1816
James Monroe
The Embargo Act