Washington
Who wanted to establish a national bank and national mint?
Hamilton
Which party was John Adams from?
Who did Jefferson tie with during the Election of 1800?
Aaron Burr
Why did Britain and France capture American ships?
They did not want the Americans to bring supplies to the enemy.
Who was the commander during the War of 1812?
James Madison was asked the Congress to vote on war and served as the commander.
What was Washington's stance on sending troops to France to help with the French Revolution?
He did not want the Americans involved, so he declared neutrality
He thought war with France was inevitable.
Why did Jefferson purchase Louisiana?
What is impressment?
the practice of kidnapping & forcing people to serve in army or navy
What was the other name given to the War of 1812?
the second war for independence
What was the outcome of the Jay's Treaty?
Settled disputes b/w US & Britain & the British pay for damages on seized American ships
What did the Alien and Seditions act do?
Forbade anyone from publishing/ voicing criticism of federal gov’t
Who was Meriwether Lewis?
He was tasked with exploring the new lands added to the Union through the Louisiana Purchase. He led a team of 30 men along with William Clark.
Henry Clay of Kentucky, John C. Calhoun of SC, Flex Grundy of Tennessee
Why did the Americans fight the Spanish over Florida?
There were disputes along the borders and the Seminoles in Florida continued to welcome runaway slaves from US after the War of 1812.
How did Hamilton want state debts to be paid for? Why?
What was the XYZ affair?
Adams sent diplomats to meet with French foreign minister Talleyrand. Instead, the diplomats met with three agents who offered them a pro-French deal.
Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes during the Election of 1800. The two individuals with the most votes is supposed to be the president and vice president. The House of Representatives had to vote 36 times to decide the winner. The 12th amendment creates separate electoral ballots for the president & vice president.
What was the Embargo Act?
It was passed by the Jefferson administration to ban international trade in hopes to stop the British and French from capturing American ships.
What was the Rush-Bagot Agreement?
an agreement signed b/w Britain & US after the War of 1812 that limited naval power on Great Lakes & demilitarised the US-Canada border.
Which conflict resulted in the Treaty of Grenville? What happened?
Native chief Little Turtle led battles against American settlers
The Natives lost after Britain stopped supplying them with weapons
What was the Kentucky and Virginia Resolution?
A resolution written by Jefferson & Madison stating that the federal gov’t could not pass the Alien and Seditions act b/c they interfered with state gov't
Describe Marbury v. Madison and its importance.
William Marbury did not get his appointment papers to the Supreme Court before Adams left office, so he was denied them. He sued but lost. The case established the courts power of judicial review.
Who was Tecumseh?
He was a native leader who wanted to unite the Natives against American settlers. Him and his brother established Prophetstown for their followers.
What happened during the Battle of New Orleans?
The British attacked the Americans at New Orleans after the attacks at Washington, DC. Andrew Jackson commanded a group of mixed soldiers (African Americans, Choctaw, militia). The British attacked the Americans, but they were caught on an open field. It was the last major conflict in the war.