Vocabulary
This is a synonym for a tradition, usually used when talking about presidential actions.
What is a precedent?
This person established the traditions of appointing a cabinet, serving 2 presidential terms, and supporting a national bank.
Who is George Washington?
George Washington said this foreign policy would be best for Americans.
What is neutrality?
This political party had a loose interpretation of the Constitution, wanted more power in the federal government, and supported the national bank.
What is the Federalist party?
This was the primary economic problem that George Washington faced as president.
What was the war debt?
This refers to capturing people and forcing them to join the military.
What is impressment?
This is an example of a domestic issue faced by early presidents.
(Multiple correct answers) Marbury v Madison, Alien and Sedition Acts, Whiskey Rebellion, The National Bank debates
This foreign policy banned additional colonization of the Americas.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
This political party had a strict interpretation of the Constitution, wanted more power in the state governments, and did not support the national bank.
What is the Democratic-Republican party?
This institution was Hamilton's way to take over states' war debt and build economic credibility with foreign countries.
What was the national bank?
This refers to something that happens within a country's borders.
What is domestic?
This doubled the size of the United States.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This group of Congressmen wanted to go to war with Britain in order to invade Canada.
Who were the War Hawks?
These TWO politicians were the leaders of the political parties.
Who were Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?
This economic system is supported by the U.S. Constitution.
What is the free enterprise system?
This is a tax on imported goods.
What is a tariff?
This court case established the principle of judicial review.
What is Marbury v Madison?
This military leader led the U.S. to victory during the Battle of New Orleans.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
This issue was the main cause of political parties in the U.S..
What was the creation of the national bank?
Laissez-faire refers to this amount of governmental interference with the economy.
What is minimal interference?
This refers to the judicial branch's power to declare governmental acts constitutional or unconstitutional.
What is judicial review?
The Sedition Act violated this constitutional guarantee.
What is freedom of the press?
This event happened when France refused to meet with America without a bribe.
What is the XYZ affair?
This document from George Washington warned the U.S. against forming political parties.
What is the Farewell Address?
The War of 1812 had this effect on the American economy.
What is an increase in manufacturing/industrialization?