Diplomacy
When the US government purchased 800,000 square miles of territory from France
Lousiana Purchase
Third Vice President (1801–1805). Served during Thomas Jefferson’s first term. Famously killed Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel.
Aaron Burr
Who fought in the War of 1812? (2 sides, three distinct groups)
British and Native American Allies vs. Americans
What did Southerners call JQA's protective tariff because they were upset that it benefitted Northern businessmen at the expene of farmers.
the Tariff of Abominations
Ratified in 1804, it called for electors to the Electoral College to specify which ballot was being cast for the office of president and which was being cast for the office of vice president. In other words, the president and vice president were now elected as a unified ticket, rather than the vice president being the runner-up (its an amendment)
12th Amendment
Act that authorized voluntary relocation of natives to lands west of the Mississippi River
Indian Removal Act of 1830
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Double points: Which year?
Francis Scott Key; 1812
Name for Americans who strongly supported the War of 1812 against the British.
War Hawks
Explain what impressment is and why it led to issues between the British and the Americans
British were kidnapping American soldiers and forcing them to work on British ships
The 16 judges that were added by the Judiciary Act of 1801 that were called this because Adams signed their appointments late on the last day of his administration.
Midnight Judges
Name at least three of the "five civilized tribes" who were forced out of the Southeast onto reservations on the Trail of Tears.
Cherokee, Choctaw, Seminole, Creek, Chickasaw
Two explorers who were tasked with mapping the Louisiana Territory.
Double points: name their Native female guide.
Lewis and Clark; Sacagawea
Which Treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
In your own words, explain the Monroe Doctrine.
Europe must keep their hands off of Latin America; it was for the United States to colonize; basically the Western Hemisphere is for America
1803 ruling stated Congress cannot pass laws that are contrary to the Constitution, and that it is the judicial system’s job to interpret what the Constitution permits.
Marbury v. Madison
Why did Jefferson pass the Embargo Act of 1807?
Double points: What unintended consequence did this have?
To stop the British from taking over American trading ships
Consequence was that American farmers ended up suffering because they could not sell their crops overseas
Fifth President. Served 1817–1825. A Virginian and Democratic-Republican, he helped secure the Louisiana Purchase. During the War of 1812, he served as both Secretary of State (1811–1817) and Secretary of War (1814–1815).
James Monroe
Why did many Federalists oppose the War of 1812?
It hurt business
Explain at least two of the three aspects of John Quincy Adams' "American System."
Creation of a new national bank
Construction of new roads and canals
Protective tariff to encourage use of American businesses
The 7th Vice President of the United States and a leading Southern politician from South Carolina during the first half of the 19th century. He was an advocate of slavery, states' rights, limited government, and nullification.
John C. Calhoun
The United States had enjoyed the right of deposit at the Port of New Orleans under this 1795 treaty with Spain, but in 1798 the Spanish revoked the treaty.
Pinckney's Treaty
Explain how John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson differed in their opinion on Native Americans and what should happen in the West.
JQA- don't impede on Native land and protect their culture
Jackson- take all the land and move/murder them
Battle in which the Americans killed Native leader Tecumseh and defeated the British during the War of 1812.
Battle of the Thames
Explain Andrew Jackson declared the election of 1824 to be a "corrupt bargain" when the Presidency was given to John Quincy Adams (who had not won the popular vote)
Alleged that Clay, Speaker of the House, convinced the House to elect JQA
Once in office, JQA made Clay Secretary of State
Made JQA look like a defender of the elite against the common man
In this important Supreme Court case, Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that Georgia had no authority over the Cherokee nation. (Jackson would end up ignoring this)
Worcester v. Georgia