Foundations of Government
This first U.S. constitution gave too much power to the states.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
He was the first president of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
This conflict was caused by British impressment of American sailors.
What is the War of 1812?
This religious revival emphasized individual faith and morality.
What is the Second Great Awakening?
The British were the colonial power the U.S. declared independence from.
Who is Great Britain?
This agreement resolved representation by creating a bicameral legislature.
What is the Great Compromise?
He made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This U.S. policy forced Native Americans off their land.
What is the Indian Removal Act?
This movement aimed to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption.
What is the Temperance Movement?
This idea limits the powers of government to protect individual rights.
What is limited government?
This compromise counted enslaved individuals partially for representation and taxes
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise?
This doctrine warned Europe not to interfere in the Americas.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
This territory was doubled under Jefferson's presidency.
What is the Louisiana Territory (Louisiana Purchase)?
This reform sought to improve schooling and public education.
What is the Education Reform Movement?
Washington’s actions set these for future presidents.
What are precedents?
These two groups debated the ratification of the Constitution.
Who are the Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
This crisis during Jackson’s presidency centered on a state trying to reject federal law.
What is the Nullification Crisis?
He was the Speaker of the House who promoted the American System.
Who is Henry Clay?
This movement fought to end slavery.
What is the Abolitionist Movement?
This document organized settlement of western lands before statehood.
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
This document set up the current U.S. government structure.
What is the Constitution of the United States?
He was president during the Alien and Sedition Acts
Who is John Adams?
This rebellion showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
What is Shays’ Rebellion?
This movement gained momentum after the Seneca Falls Convention.
What is the Women’s Rights Movement?
This law organized the division and sale of land in the western territories.
What is the Land Ordinance of 1785?