George Washington
Define Washington's Farewell Address. Why did he decide to retire?
A speech of advice for the country after Washington retired. He did not want to become a king.
What number President was John Adams? What political party was he a member of?
#2
The Federalists
Who was Alexander Hamilton's mentor?
George Washington
What number President was Jefferson? What political party was he a member of?
3rd
Democratic-Republican
Who was President during the War of 1812 and what was their political party?
James Madison (Democratic-Republican)
Why was George Washington's presidency so important?
He was first and set lots of precedents for future presidents to follow.
Who came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Presidential Election of 1800? What political parties were they a part of?
1 - Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican)
2- Aaron Burr (Democratic-Republican)
3- John Adams (Federalists)
Who was Hamilton's biggest rival? What was their ultimate fate?
Aaron Burr
Burr shot and killed Hamilton in a duel in 1804
What was the name of the land Jefferson purchased in 1804? Who did he buy it from?
The Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France
What period of American history followed the War of 1812? What does that mean?
The Era of Good Feelings
A period of prosperityWhat are the 3 pieces of advice in his Farewell Address?
No Political Parties
No Foreign Treaties (Europe)
No Sectionalism
Explain the XYZ Affair.
3 French Agents tried to bribe the US for money. John Adams did not give them money.
How was Alexander Hamilton involved in the Election of 1800?
He convinced the House of Representatives to vote for Jefferson over Burr.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?
It doubled the sized of the country & it gave the US control of the Mississippi River/New Orleans
What poem was written during the bombing of Fort McHenry in Baltimore? Why is this poem important?
The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key -> The National Anthem
Give 3 examples of parts of the Unwritten Constitution.
Political Parties
Judicial Review
Congressional Committees
Cabinet
*Two Term Limit
What law that discriminated against foreigners was John Adams' response to the XYZ Affair?
The Alien & Sedition Acts
Explain why Alexander Hamilton wanted a National Bank.
He wanted to strengthen the Federal government and pay off the war debt
Explain the importance of the Supreme Court Case Marbury vs Madison. What judge made this ruling?
Chief Justice John Marshall established Judicial Review for the Supreme Court (the ability to declare government actions Unconstitutional)
Why was the US angry with France and Britain leading up to the War of 1812
Violation of Neutral rights - Impressment of sailors
What was the importance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
It showed how strong the Federal government was by ending the rebellion quickly. (Opposite of Shays' Rebellion)
Two states were not in favor of the Alien & Sedition acts. What was their response?
The Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
What position in Washington's cabinet did Hamilton hold?
Secretary of the Treasury
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What 3 people (full names) led the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase?
Merriweather Lewis
William Clark
Sacagawea
Explain the importance of the Battle of New Orleans. (3 Parts)
1. The Americans won the important port city of New Orleans
2. General Andrew Jackson became a hero and a celebrity
3. AFTER the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed