George Washington
Who was Washington's Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the name of the incident where three French agents demanded a bribe?
The XYZ affair
What major territorial expansion occurred during Jefferson's presidency?
The Louisiana Purchase
Madison was president during this war, which was fought between the United States and Britain from 1812 to 1815.
The War of 1812
Monroe issued this foreign policy in 1823, which warned European powers not to interfere in the Americas.
Monroe Doctrine
A tax on IMPORTED goods
Tariff
Unpopular laws designed to limit foreign influence and protect the government
The Alien and Sedition acts
It was Jefferson vs. Pirates in this war.
The Barbary War
This was Dolly Madison's favorite ice cream flavor
Oyster (blegh)
Who ran against Monroe in the 1820 election?
No one!
What early domestic conflict demonstrated the power of the new US government?
The Whiskey Rebellion
This word means to "incite rebellion"
Sedition
Not wanting to be called "his excellency," Jefferson was the first president to be called...
Mr. President
The group of Congressmen who urged Madison to go to war were called...
War Hawks
This event in 1820 helped resolve the issue of slavery in the territories by admitting Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state.
The Missouri Compromise
The National Bank was created in exchange for what?
Moving the capitol to Washington DC
While not a full war, American and French ships battled each other during the....
Quasi-war
Jefferson sent these explorers to survey the newly acquired western territories.
Lewis and Clark
Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"
Francis Scott Key
Monroe’s administration helped foster the idea of national infrastructure, and this internal improvement plan was championed by Henry Clay to promote economic growth. (roads, canals, etc.)
The American System
Washington's foreign policy
neutrality
Adams appointed a large number of federal judges just before he left office. These were called the _________ ________ (two words)
Midnight judges
This word means to block trade with foreign countries
embargo
The war of 1812 was largely caused due to what two issues?
British impressment and arming native tribes against American settlers
James Monroe was president during this period in U.S. history after the War of 1812, when the US had a strong sense of national unity
The Era of Good Feelings