Political Fun
Canadians Don't Deserve Rights and Other Foreign Policy
Who?
I Am Going to Steal the Declaration of Independence
Washington's Surprise
100

This document established an agreement to admit one slave state for one free state in an attempt to avoid war. No slavery above 36 30 line. Maine for Missouri.

The Missouri Compromise (1820)

100

This treaty bought the United States Florida.

What is The Adams-Onis Treaty (1819)?

100

The steam engine was created by this innovator.

Who is Robert Fulton.

100

Name this famous reaction to the Tea Act by the Sons and Daughters of Liberty.

The Boston Tea Party (1773)

100

This anthem was written during the War of 1812 by one Francis Scott Key.

What is the Star Spangled Banner?

200

This case features the question of midnight judges and a president's ability to appoint them - but is MAINLY about Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review.

What is Marbury vs. Madison (1803)?

200

Conflict created by the British colonies expanse into the interior of North America, threatening French–Indian trade networks 

What is the French and Indian War?

200

Foreign policy statement that's named for a president -  issued in 1823 that prohibits European powers from colonizing North and South America, and that the United States will defend against any attempts.

What is the Monroe Doctrine? (James Monroe)

200

This pamphlet convinced colonists to support the revolutionary cause in SIMPLE language

What is Common Sense by Thomas Paine?
200

Renegades from countries on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa who demanded tribute in exchange for not attacking ships in the Mediterranean.

Who are Barbary Pirates?

300

After the War of 1812 people were feeling warm and cozy. From 1815 to 1825 there was a marked sense of national unity and purpose.

What is the Era of Good Feelings?

300

This is the main cause of the US declaration of war against Britain in the War of 1812.

What is impressment of troops/sailors?

300

The two political leaders that represent the two party system (Democratic-Republicans and Federalists)

Who are Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton (John Adams also acceptable)?

300

Name 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

No executive or judicial system

Could not regulate interstate commerce

Limited taxation

Each state received one vote

No new tax or amendments without unanimous consent


300

This Native American leader had a brother known as Joseph/The Prophet. He fought with the French and died for the cause of Native autonomy from colonization. 

Who is Tecumsah?

400

What are 2 of the 3 points of Henry Clay's American System?

Protective Tariffs

National Bank

Internal Improvements/Infrastructure


400

This battle was headed up by the delightful Andrew Jackson, and took place after the War of 1812 ended.

What is the Battle of New Orleans?

400

Diplomatic crisis between the United States and France that took place in 1797 and 1798. The affair is named after the three French agents who demanded a bribe from American diplomats to meet with the French Foreign Minister, Talleyrand.

What is the XYZ Affair?

400

These first battles of the Revolutionary War include the "shot heard round the world."

What is Lexington and Concord?

400

This revolt early in Washington's presidency ends with him personally shutting down protest over the rising cost of a certain beverage.

What is the Whisky Rebellion? (1794)

500

This convention to amend the United States Constitution during the War of 1812 to limit the presidency to 1 term, rescind the 3/5ths compromise, and/or secede effectively ended the Federalist party.

What is the Hartford Convention?

500

Collection of four laws passed by Congress during the presidency of John Adams. The first three acts restricted the rights of immigrants and gave the President the power to deport them during peacetime or imprison them during wartime. Also reduced free speech during wartime. 

What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?

500

These members of the Great Triumvirate represent the North (MA), the West (KY) and the South (SC).

Who are Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun?
500

Name the two plans proposed during the creation of the US Constitution. 

What are Virginia and New Jersey?

500

In an attempt to pacify the colonists, the British lowered tariff rates on sugar, lumber, and additional goods. But created stricter enforcement of smuggling, punished by vice-admiralty courts.


What is the Sugar Act? (1754)