Washington
Name two members of Washington's cabinet and their positions
Hamilton- secretary of the treasury
Jefferson- secretary of state
Randolph- attorney general
Knox- secretary of war
Which political party wanted a strong central government?
Federalist
What amendment was made as a result of the election of 1800?
the twelfth amendment
What was the war during Madison's presidency?
War of 1812
What was the time of Monroe's presidency called?
era of good feelings
What is a presidential cabinet?
a group of advisors
Which political party had a strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Democratic-Republican
Why did the United States want the Louisiana territory?
control of the Port of New Orleans
What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
British impressment of US sailors
What did the United States gain from the Adams-Onis Treaty?
the Florida territory
What power did Washington use during the Whiskey Rebellion?
power to enforce the law of the land (power of the central government)
What was the XYZ Affair?
French agents refused to leave US ships until they received a bribe. It was an insult.
What was the dilemma of the Louisiana Purchase?
the Constitution did not specifically state that the US could purchase the land
Who wrote the famous poem at the battle of Fort McHenry?
Francis Scott Key
What state became a free state under the Missouri Compromise?
Maine
A proclamation to keep the United States neutral
the Neutrality Proclamation
What amendment did the Alien & Sedition Acts violate?
the first amendment
What was power used by the Supreme Court during Marbury v. Madison called?
Judicial review
What were the three outcomes of the War of 1812?
Increased patriotism, increased manufacturing, and decreased Native resistance
What state became a slave state under the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri
What was Jay's Treaty?
a treaty with Britain to make peace with specific terms
What precedent did Adams set at the end of his presidency?
peaceful transfer of power
What was a major failure of Jefferson's presidency?
the Embargo Act
What was Francis Scott Key's famous poem called?
Defense of Fort McHenry
What was the main goal of the Monroe Doctrine?
prevent European colonies in the Americas