Early Republic Part 1

Important People

100

Two men who led the expedition to explore the Louisiana territory. 

Lewis and Clark

200

Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark.

Sacajawea

300

U.S president when the Louisiana Territory was added to the United States.

Thomas Jefferson

400

Commander of U.S troops in New Orleans. 

Andrew Jackson

500

President at the time of the War of 1812.

James Madison

Sites of Action

100

Nation from which the United States bought the Louisiana Territory. 

France

200

Capital City burned by the British in war of 1812.

Washington D.C

300

Site of the British attack during which the "Star Spangled Banner" was written?

Fort McHenry

400

Location of American victory that helped to end the war of 1812. 

New Orleans 

500

Starting point of Lewis and Clark

St. Louis 

Affairs of the New Government

100

Beverage that caused a rebellion when it was taxed by the federal government. 

Whiskey

200

Act that gave the president power to deport foreigners living in the United States.

Alien Act

300

Act that gave President power to arrest citizens for speaking out against the government

Sedition Act 

400

Act that kept American ships in port and prevented foreign trade. 

Embargo Act

500

Establishment set up by Alexander Hamilton to help pay off war debt and issue paper money.

National Bank

Miscellaneous

100

This 1797 foreign scandal involved French agents demanding a bribe from American diplomats.

XYZ Affair 

200

This political party supported Adams and favored a strong central government and ties with Britain.

Federalists 

300

This 1803 land purchase doubled the size of the United States.

Louisiana Purchase 

400

This British practice of forcing American sailors into the Royal Navy was a major cause of the war.

Impressment 

500

These young, aggressive Congressmen pushed for war with Britain.

War Hawks