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100
Each President wished remain this, with all foreign countries.
Neutral
100
This political party valued a strong central government.
What is the Federalists Party?
100
This event involved three French agents trying to bribe the United States, in order for them to leave our ships alone.
What is the XYZ Affair?
100

This solved the problem of representation in congress, by state, regarding slavery

What is the 3/5's compromise?

100
Who was John Marshall?
Lead Supreme Court Judge
200
This President warned European powers to stay out of the Americas.
Who is Monroe?
200
This political party opposed the national bank, saying its creation would be unconstitutional.
What is the Democratic-Republican party?
200
2 of the 3 effects of the War of 1812.
Increased manufacturing, increased American Patriotism, weakened Native American Resistance.
200
The elastic clause was used by Alexander Hamilton in his quest to create this.
The National Bank
200
The outcome of McCulloch v Marland
The state cannot tax a federal agency.
300
This President passed the Alien and Sedition acts and left the White House in disgrace.
Who is Adams?
300

A disagreement over Constitutional Interpretation and the economic development of the nation led to these two parties?

Democratic-Republican and Federalist

300

2 of the 3 causes of the War of 1812.

Impressment of Sailors, Interference in American shipping, conflicts with British and Natives

300
This act passed by Thomas Jefferson crippled (hurt badly) the American economy and pushed the US towards war with England.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
300
What is Judicial Review
The Supreme Court has the power to declare laws unconstitutional
400
What were 2 of the 4 pieces of advice given by Washington in his Farewell Address?
Stay out of debt, stay away from political parties, stay neutral, stay out of foreign affairs
400
Which party wanted to give more power to the states, effectively reducing the power and size of the federal government?
Democratic-Republicans
400
This domestic problem was a rebellion in PA showed Washington's strength and his power.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
400
This type of economy allows for limited government interference and prices based on supply and demand.
Free Enterprise
400
Marbury v Madison created this two word term
Judicial Review
500
What major financial issue did Washington face when became President?
Debt from the American Revolution
500
Which two people are are known for establishing the first political parties?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
500
This was one of the main causes of the War of 1812. (HINT: England was a far worse offender than France.)
What is the capturing of American ships and impressment of American sailors?
500
This took place two weeks after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. It would have been great to have technology then.
Battle of New Orleans
500
Interstate Commerce
Gibbons V Ogden