AH and TJ
Another term for the "necessary and proper" clause is the
Elastic Clause
This warning to European powers told them not to colonize the Americas was
The Monroe Doctrine
Following the war, Americans felt intense pride in their nation. Today we call this period in our history
"The Era of Good Feelings"
Government jobs are filled by incompetent party loyalists instead of qualified individuals
The Spoils System
Give me 2 dangers along the Oregon Trail
Diseases, accidents, starvation, attacks by animals/NA, weather, etc
What balance did the Missouri Compromise try to fix?
The balance between Free and Slave states
Why did Thomas Jefferson support "loose" interpretation of the Constitution?
He supported a strict interpretation of the Constitution to prevent tyranny
Why is the XYZ Affair called this name?
Adams revealed the actions of French officials but hid their names, calling them XYZ
By impressing sailors and halting trade with other nations, America accused England of violating this
Freedom of the Seas
Andrew Jackson greatly expanded the power of this government branch
The Executive Branch (President)
Identify TWO reasons individuals went westward
Find precious metals (gold/silver), discover new opportunities for themselves/family, and claim land for farming
Political violence erupted in this state between pro and anti slavery forces
Kansas - Because of the Kansas and Nebraska Act
How did Hamilton’s decision to combine state, federal, and foreign debts into one national debt help the American economy?
It made it easier for the national government to manage and repay the debt
What amendment was the Sedition Act accused of violating? How?
The First Amendment (Freedom of Speech and Press) Became I'll talk to criticize the gov't or speak out against the war
Why was the Battle of New Orleans exciting, yet unnecessary, victory?
It happened 2 weeks after the war had already ended (British had burned the White House previously)
He believed the relocation of Native Americans would benefit white Americans and to some extent the NA
How did Jefferson behave more like Hamilton with his purchase of Louisana?
He avoided Constitutional concerns and used the "necessary and proper" clause to justify the purchase as a treaty
Why did the South secede after Abraham Lincoln won the Election of 1860?
Lincoln won the election despite not appearing on the ballot in many Southern states, making Southerners feel politically powerless
How did Hamilton’s taxes on whiskey/tariffs on foreign goods help the American economy?
They provided a steady stream of revenue for the federal government
How did Adams' support/enforcement of the Sedition Act cause many in the US to turn on him?
The Sedition Act put limits on the very Bill of Rights and Constitution Adams helped create
In your own words, define "impressment"
The kidnapping of sailors and ships and forcing them into the service of another nation's military
Andrew Jackson refused to enforce this major Supreme Court Decision which eventually led to this tragedy killing thousands of Native Americans
Worcester v. Georgia/Trail of Tears
The belief that America had a God-given right to expand west regardless of who was there
How did popular sovereignty backfire?
It was meant to solve the issue of slavery's spread by allowing the people themselves to decide. Instead people flooded these territories to affect the outcome causing violence
How did Hamilton’s creation of a National Bank help the American economy?
It created a single national currency and helped regulate the nation’s financial system
How did the XYZ Affair eventually lead to the passage of the Alien Act?
Anger over attempted bribes and fear of war increased suspicion of French immigrants
How did Great Britain create conflict with the United States on the western frontier during westward expansion?
They armed and encouraged NA tribes to attack settlers
Why did Andrew Jackson veto the recharter of the Bank of the United States?
He believed the Bank favored wealthy elites and was unconstitutional
Identify 2 of the 3 means we acquired land AND give an example of each
Land Purchases - Louisiana/Gadesen
War - Mexican American War (Mexican Cession)
Agreements - Oregon Territory, Florida
Using Sectionalism, explain the contrast of reactions between the N + S over Uncle Tom's Cabin
These different halves of the country reacted to the book differently. The where North slavery was abolished was horrified while the South cried out at an unfair depiction of it