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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
This was passed during Monroe's administration which greatly benefited the North. (Hint: Think of what kind of INDUSTRY the North has.)
What is the Tariff of 1816?
100
This country captured 500 American ships during an overseas war, which ultimately led to all trade being stopped with America.
What is France?
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 war led to America being recognized as an independent and powerful nation.
What is the War of 1812?
200
This act passed during Washington's administration set up our federal court system.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
200
The War of 1812 could have been prevented had America received word from this country that they were going to stop seizing American ships.
What is England?
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

While Thomas Jefferson adopted this economic policy, it was supported by most of the founders.  (Hint: the opposite of mercantilism)

What is free market (or laissez-faire)

400
This President was blamed for the War of 1812, after War Hawks bullied him into initiating the war procedures.
Who is James Madison?
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
This act passed by John Adams led to his ultimate disgrace as the second American President.
What is the Alien and Sedition Act?
400
This French-sounding treaty ended the War of 1812 with a cease fire and returned America to a state of ante bellum (pre-war conditions) with England.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
500
This President sided with Latin America after they gained their independence from Spain.
Who is James Monroe?
500

This political party founder believed that the country should be run by ordinary people, who are born with natural talent and virtue.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

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 policy issued by President Monroe warned that European nations should NOT interefere with Latin America's newly found independence.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
500
Florida was added to the United States during Monroe's presidency, thanks to this country needing the money to pay for their recent war with Latin America.
What is Spain?