Presidents
He was the president who oversaw the Louisiana Purchase.
Thomas Jefferson
This battle, which happened 6 months after the Treaty of Ghent, saw the British humiliated and elevated Andrew Jackson as a war hero.
This act increased the waiting period for immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, requiring them to live in the country for 14 years instead of 5 before becoming citizens.
Alien Act
Name the three things Washington warned against in his farewell address. (+100 points for each correct answer)
- Sectionalism
- Political Parties
- Foriegn Alliances
Tecumseh
Double Jeopardy: The second President of the United States. He famously passed the Alien and Sedition Acts to suppress his political opponents. (Double Points if students name his political party)
John Adams, Federalist
The protest turned violent, echoing earlier revolts like Shays’ Rebellion under the Articles of Confederation. It was the first true test of strength under the Constitution
Whiskey Rebellion
Was one of the first big laws passed by Congress under the new Constitution. It created a federal court system.
JUDICIARY ACT OF 1789
This treaty sought to establish better relations with Spain and expand Georgia to the west. Most importantly, it gave America indirect access to the Mississippi River.
Pickney's Treaty
She saved George Washington's portrait during the burning of DC.
Dolly Madison
Was the President during the War of 1812, responsible for the Embargo Act of 1809.
James Madison
Occurred when American diplomats were sent to France to ease tensions, but French agents demanded bribes before negotiations could begin. Initiated the Quasi-War.
XYZ Affair.
The ______ Act was passed by James Madison in an attempt to cut off America's trade with other countries in response to British agression.
Embargo Act (1809)
These were young politicians from the South and West who were eager for war and wanted to take Canada from Great Britain.
War Hawks
Haiti, or the Haitian Slave Revolt
Although he was not the president, he became the third vice president after he lost to Thomas Jefferson in the election of 1801. He later dueled Hamilton, killing him in the process.
Aaron Burr
Occurred when a British Warship sunk American merchant vessels off the coast of Virginia, which was a reason for America declaring war on Britain in the War of 1812.
Chesapeake Incident (1807)
This president, a committed Democratic-Republican, used his authority to shrink the power of the federal government by reducing the size of the army and navy, cutting taxes, and lowering reliance on tariffs.
Thomas Jefferson
A synonym or nickname for the Lousinia Purchase- due to it being such a good deal for the American people.
"The Great Bargain"
Andrew Jackson's nickname during the War of 1812.
Old Hickory
He was the fifth President who helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase and was famously depicted alongside Washington in Washington Crossing the Delaware.
James Monroe
Involved a French diplomat who tried to recruit Americans and outfit private warships to support France in its war against Britain—without U.S. government approval. This was a problem, as President Washington had urged for American Neutrality.
Genet Affair
This amendment finally allowed for the president and vice president to be on separate ballots—ending the awkward tradition of the runner-up in the presidential election becoming vice president, even if they were political rivals.
12th Amendment.
The case established the principle of judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional. This made the Court an equal branch of government and strengthened the system of checks and balances.
Marbury vs. Madison
Double Jeopardy: The National Anthem was written during this battle in Baltimore. Double points if students can name the author.
Battle of Fort McHenry; Francis Scott Key.