Washington/Adams
What did Hamilton do to establish an economic system?
He established the first national bank.
What was the FIRST effect of the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the new land.
What is the Main Idea of the following quote from the Monroe Doctrine?
"Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same, which is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers; to consider the government de facto as the legitimate government for us; to cultivate friendly relations with it, and to preserve those relations by a frank, firm, and manly policy, meeting in all instances the just claims of every power, submitting to injuries from none."
We will stay out of European events and affairs.
What are some of the precedents that George Washington set as President?
2 term limit
The cabinet
Neutrality
No political Parties
Why was Jefferson against buying the Louisiana Territory?
It went against his belief in small government, and used the banking system created by Hamilton.
What does this passage suggest about Sacajawea and other Western Natives?
"When we halted for dinner the [woman] busied herself in searching for the wild artichokes which the mice collect and deposit in large hoards. This operation she performed by penetrating the earth with a sharp stick about some small collections of driftwood. Her labor soon proved successful, and she procured a good quantity of these roots."
They were very skilled and finding/harvesting food.
What is the Main Idea of the following statement?
"It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration, to confine themselves within their respective constitutional spheres, avoiding in the exercise of the powers of one department to encroach upon another. The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create, whatever the form of government, a real despotism."
The three branches of government should stay in their lane (keep to their own jobs).
Why was France willing to sell all of the Louisiana Territory to America?
Napoleon lost control of Haiti and needed money to help pay for war.
What is the main idea of this passage from the Embargo Act?
"Be it enacted . . . That an embargo be, and hereby is laid on all ships and vessels in the ports and places within the limits or jurisdiction of the United States, cleared or not cleared, bound to any foreign port or place; and that no clearance be furnished to any ship or vessel bound to such foreign port or place, except vessels under the immediate direction of the President of the United States: and that the President be authorized to give such instructions to the officers of the revenue, and of the navy and revenue cutters of the United States, as shall appear best adapted for carrying the same into full effect: Provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the departure of any foreign ship or vessel, either in ballast, or with the goods, wares and merchandise on board of such foreign ship or vessel, when notified of this act."
The main idea/purpose of the Embargo Act is to stop all trade with foreign countries.
What event is described in the passage below?
"They had, however, had some conferences with two persons, (whose names are omitted by the President) who informed them that they were commissioned by Talleyrand Perigord . . . These terms were, that in the first place a douceur [bribe] of Fifty Thousand Pounds sterling should be made to Talleyrand Perigord . . X and Y stated that these were the only conditions on which the American Ministers could expect a favorable reception from the Directory . . ."
The XYZ Affair
Why were Jefferson and other Democratic Republicans against policies that supported manufacturing and trade?
They were afraid it would corrupt the country and give more power to the wealthy.
What effect did the Adams-Onis Treaty have on the USA?
We bought Florida from Spain for 5 Million Dollars.
Who were the key members of Washington's Cabinet?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
John Adams
What was Laissez-Faire and why did Jefferson support it?
It was a belief in small government. He liked it because it lead to less government interference.
What treaty ended the War of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent.