Washington
Who came up with the idea for a National Bank?
Hamilton
Did Washington’s actions create a stronger or weaker federal government?
Stronger Federal Government
What did President Adams create to strengthen the federal government and protect the U.S. from foreign attacks?
Naval Act
What territory did Jefferson buy from France?
Louisiana Territory & New Orleans
What were the causes of the War of 1812?
British kidnapping U.S. sailors; British refusing to evacuate forts on U.S. soil; British violating U.S. neutrality
Who was against creating a National Bank?
Jefferson
What political party did Washington belong to? ;-)
No Party
What did the Jay Treaty do and not do?
It helped US avoid war with England
It did not stop Britain from kidnapping sailors
What river does the Louisiana Purchase begin at? What mountain range does it end at?
Mississippi and Rocky Mountains
What did the Monroe Doctrine do?
Said the Western Hemisphere (North & South America) could not be colonized/invaded by European countries
A rebellion against taxes on whiskey
Whiskey Rebellion
What precedent shows a peaceful transition of power?
2 Term Presidency or Farewell Address
What event with France led to the creation of two acts strengthening the federal government?
The XYZ Affair
How did Louis & Clark help Westward Expansion?
Finding new plants & animals, creating relationships with Native Americans
What was Monroe hoping to avoid by creating the Monroe Doctrine?
He was hoping to avoid conflict with European countries
Why was the Whiskey Rebellion an important part of Washington’s Presidency?
Marching against the rebellion showed strength of the federal government
What is one disagreement/event that led to stronger political parties?
Picking a side with Great Britain or France in European war, to side with Jefferson or Hamilton in political issues, to support the National Bank or not
What two acts made the federal government stronger were created due to the XYZ Affair?
Alien & Sedition Act
(later repealed and expired)
What is loose construction?
Belief that the constitution is open for interpretation and flexibility
What is federalism?
Sharing power between the federal government and state government
What was Washington’s stance/feelings towards the war between Britain & France?
Neutrality Proclamation
What is one precedent that Washington set?
Starting a cabinet, two-term presidency, foreign affairs, farewell address
Did Adams maintain neutrality to repel foreign invasions?
Yes
The Embargo Act of 1807....
Banned trade with England & France
What power was given to the Supreme Court in Marbury vs Madison?
Judicial Review