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100
This President was elected unanimously and filled his cabinet with people who had DIVERGENT views.
Who is George Washington?
100
This political party valued a strong central government.
What is the Federalist 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

Washington made this announcement in regards to Britain and France having a war. 

What is the neutrality proclamation

100

This Supreme Court case established that the Supreme Court can determine whether a law is constitutional or not. 

What is Marbury vs. Madison?

200
This President doubled the size of the United States in 1803.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
200
This political party opposed the national bank, saying its creation would be unconstitutional.
What is the Democratic-Republican party?
200

This Supreme Court case gave the Judicial Branch the power of Judicial Review

What is Marbury vs Madison 

200
This act passed during Washington's administration set up our federal court system.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
200

When the Supreme Court determines whether a law is constitutional or not. 

What is judicial review? 

300
This President passed the Alien and Sedition acts and left the White House in disgrace.
Who is John Adams?
300
During the French Revolution, French peasants tried to overthrow the noble class. This political party sided with the French during the revolution.
What is Democratic-Republican party?
300
Napoleon shocked the world when he offered Thomas Jefferson an incredible deal for this purchase.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
300
This act passed by Thomas Jefferson crippled the American economy and pushed the US towards war with England.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
300

Who was the African American spy whose information helped Lafayette and the Americans at Yorktown? 

Who is James Armistead? 

400
This President enforced a tax on whiskey which led to a rebellion 

Who is George Washington?

400
Alexander Hamilton founded this party, and believed that a strong business culture was essential for society.
What is the Federalist party?
400
Unlike Shay's rebellion, which took place in MA and exposed the weakness of the central government, this rebellion in PA showed Washington's strength and his power.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
400

Assume state debts, create a national bank, tax whiskey and add protective tariffs is part of _______

What is Hamilton's Plan?

400

DAILY DOUBLE!!! What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut? 

The first written constitution of the colonies.
500

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
Why was Thomas Jefferson conflicted about the Louisiana Purchase? 

What the did Jefferson initially want? 

Who was the man that offered the whole Louisiana territory? 

He was a strict constructivist (interpretation) and he did not think that it was in the constitution to make such a large purchase. 

New Orleans.

Napoleon 

500
This political party founder believed that the country should be run by those who are born with natural talent and virtue.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
500

This change to the Constitution after the Election of 1800 helped prevent issues when voting for Presidents and Vice President

What is the 12th Amendment? 

500

This act restricted citizens to criticize the the United States government, violating 1st amendment rights

What is the Sedition Act?

500

This man founded Georgia.

These are two reasons why Georgia was founded.

Who is James Oglethorpe? 

a buffer zone between Spanish Florida and the colonies and a safe haven for debtors.