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Jefferson Presidency
Important Events
War of 1812
The Presidents
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These were the two leaders of the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. 

Lewis and Clark

100

Thomas Jefferson belonged to this political party. 

Democratic-Republicans

100

This uprising started after Alexander Hamilton created a controversial tax. 

Whiskey Rebellion

100

This country fought the United States during the War of 1812. 

Britain 

100

This President became the first Democratic-Republican president, fought the Barbary Pirates, and purchased the Louisiana Territory. 

Thomas Jefferson

200

This term means the taking of sailors and sometimes ships to serve in another country's military. 

Impressment

200

Thomas Jefferson fought pirates in this war off the coast of Northern Africa. 

Barbary Wars

200

This failed negotiations lead into a naval war with the French. 

XYZ Affair

200

This battle of the War of 1812 created a national hero, and has a song named after it. 

Battle of New Orleans


200

This President ran as a Democratic-Republican, served during the War of 1812, and his wife saved many famous artworks from the White House. 

James Madison

300

These acts gave the President the power to deport people who were deemed dangerous to the United States. 

Alien Acts

300

Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from what European country for around $15 Million. 

France

300

This document asserted that European powers should stay out of the Americas. 

Monroe Doctrine

300

This battle of The War of 1812 created the National Anthem that we sing today. 

Battle of Fort McHenry

300

This President sent John Jay to secure peace with the British, put down rebellions, and was best friends with Alexander Hamilton

George Washington

400

These acts gave the President the power to arrest anyone making negative comments about them or the government. 

Sedition Acts

400

The Supreme Court case Marbury vs. Madison established this, which gives them the power to look over laws and rules. 

Judicial Review

400

This time period of American History saw political unity, economic prosperity, and judicial nationalism. 

Era of Good Feelings

400

This man became a national hero after beating the British decisively in Louisiana. 

Andrew Jackson

400

This President served prominently during the Era of Good Feelings, and kept European powers out of the Americas. 

James Monroe

500

Alexander held this position in George Washington's government. This is how he created the excise tax. 

Secretary of the Treasury 

500

Jefferson stayed neutral and out of the war by refusing to trade with the British and the French with this act. 

Embargo Act of 1807

500

This treaty with the Spanish gave Florida to the United States, and outlined the borders between the two countries. 

Adams-Onis Treaty

500

This treaty ended the war of 1812. Hint: the H is silent. 

Ghent 

500

This President served as a Federalist, started a naval war with France, and passed the Alien & Sedition Acts. 

John Adams