Washington Sets the Standard
This proclamation in 1793 stated the United States would not take sides in the war between Britain and France.
What is the Neutrality Proclamation?
This undeclared naval conflict between the U.S. and France occurred during Adams’ presidency.
What is the Quasi-War?
This election resulted in a tie between Jefferson and Aaron Burr and had to be decided by the House of Representatives.
What is the Election of 1800?
This British practice of forcing captured American sailors to serve in the Royal Navy angered Americans.
What is Impressment?
This treaty officially ended the War of 1812.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This treaty negotiated by John Jay improved relations with Britain but was unpopular with many Americans.
What is Jay’s Treaty?
These two controversial laws allowed the government to deport foreigners and punish critics of the government.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Jefferson reduced the size of this branch of government and cut taxes, reflecting his goal of limited government.
What is the federal government / executive branch?
These western politicians pushed for war with Britain and expansion into Canada.
Who are the War Hawks?
This battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero, even though it happened after the treaty was signed.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This rebellion in western Pennsylvania tested the authority of the new Constitution and federal government.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
This diplomatic scandal involved French agents demanding bribes from American diplomats.
What is the XYZ Affair?
Although Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, he struggled to justify this territorial acquisition.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This Native American leader formed a confederacy to resist U.S. expansion into the Ohio Valley.
Who is Tecumseh?
After the war, American pride and unity increased, leading to this nickname for the period.
What is the Era of Good Feelings/ Nationalism?
Washington warned against these two dangers in his Farewell Address that could threaten the young republic.
What are political parties and foreign alliances?
These documents written by Jefferson and Madison argued that states could judge federal laws as unconstitutional.
What are the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
This expedition explored the Louisiana Territory and searched for a route to the Pacific Ocean.
What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition/Corps of Discovery?
This battle in 1811 weakened Tecumseh’s confederacy and increased tensions before the War of 1812 and revealed a British secret.
What is the Battle of Tippecanoe?
The war weakened this Native American resistance movement in the Midwest.
What is Tecumseh’s Confederacy?
Washington’s decision to step down after two terms helped establish this democratic tradition.
What is the peaceful transfer of power / two-term precedent?
This principle introduced in the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions suggested states could ignore unconstitutional laws.
What is Nullification?
Jefferson hoped this law would pressure Britain and France by stopping all U.S. trade with foreign nations.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner during the war?
Who is Francis Scott Key?
What famous White House event happened during the War of 1812?
What is the British burning Washington D.C.?