Political Fun
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)
This treaty bought the United States Florida.
What is The Adams-Onis Treaty (1819)?
The steam engine was created by this innovator.
Who is Robert Fulton.
Name this famous reaction to the Tea Act by the Sons and Daughters of Liberty.
The Boston Tea Party (1773)
This anthem was written during the War of 1812 by one Francis Scott Key.
What is the Star Spangled Banner?
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)?
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?
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)
This pamphlet convinced colonists to support the revolutionary cause in SIMPLE language
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?
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?
This is the main cause of the US declaration of war against Britain in the War of 1812.
What is impressment of troops/sailors?
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)?
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
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?
What are 2 of the 3 points of Henry Clay's American System?
Protective Tariffs
National Bank
Internal Improvements/Infrastructure
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?
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?
These first battles of the Revolutionary War include the "shot heard round the world."
What is Lexington and Concord?
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 Whiskey Rebellion? (1794)
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?
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?
These members of the Great Triumvirate represent the North (MA), the West (KY) and the South (SC).
Name the two plans proposed during the creation of the US Constitution.
What are Virginia and New Jersey?
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)