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Monroe
100
What was the greatest problem the nation was facing during Washington's presidency? 

Massive debt from the war 

100

John Adams belonged to this political party. 

Federalists

100

Jefferson belonged to this political party. 

Democratic-Republican Party

100

In 1812 Madison declared war against this nation. 

British/ Great Britain 

100
Monroe was President during this time period, named for the patriotism and lack of conflict in America. 

Era of Good Feelings

200
This man was Washington's Secretary of Treasury. 

Alexander Hamilton

200

When Adams lost to Jefferson in 1800, he set this precedent for future presidents.  

Peaceful transition of power

200

Jefferson passed this amendment which allows the president and vice-president to run together for office. 

12th Amendment

200

During the War of 1812, the British burned down this important building. 

The White House

200

Spain ceded this state to the US to avoid a war. 

Florida

300

Washington's role in this event demonstrated the power of the federal government and the ability for the president to enforce laws. 

Whiskey Rebellion

300

In this events, John Adams refused to declare war against the French, but he did expand the US military budget.  

XYZ Affair

300

Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from the French for this amount of money. 

$15 Million

300

Our national anthem is based on this song which was written during the War of 1812.

Star-Spangled Banner

300

As a result of the Missouri Compromise, Maine was added as a __________ state and Missouri was added as a ___________ state. 

Free, slave

400

In this speech, Washington warned the nation of political parties and foreign alliances. 

Washington's Farewell Address

400

This act gave the President the power to imprison foreigners he thought were dangerous. 

Alien Acts

400

Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Territory with help from this native American.

Sacagawea 

400

The US economy improved after the War of 1812 due to this reason.

Increase in manufacturing, factories, industry. 

400

As a result of the Missouri Compromise, slavery was prohibited north of this line.

36°  30' 

500

These are 3 precedents set by George Washington for future presidents to follow. 

-Appointing a cabinet

-"Mr. President" 

-2-term limit

500

This act made it a crime to criticize the US government, which violated our 1st Amendment. 

Sedition Acts

500
In response to British Impressment, Jefferson passed this act which prohibited the US from trading with any other nation.

Embargo Act

500

This was Madison and his wife's favorite ice cream flavor. 

Oyster

500

This declared that European countries could NO longer colonize land in the Americas. 

Monroe Doctrine