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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 person established the precedent of serving only two terms as president. 

Who is George Washington? 

100

This treaty with Britain was unpopular with Americans because it showed that Americans had no leverage or power and it did not prevent Britain from impressing American ships. 

What is Jay's treaty?

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 case established the concept of Judicial Review.

What is Marbury vs. Madison?

200

This woman from Gloucester advocated for a woman's right to participate in public life, make financial decisions, and to be included in the public sphere. 

Who is Judith Sargent Murray?

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

Voting based on party loyalty rather than the common good

What is partisanship? 

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 overseas revolution had a profound impact on the United States, slavery, and Westward Expansion.

What is the Haitian Revolution?

400

This  treaty ended the War of 1812 

What is the Treaty of Ghent?

500

In an electoral college tie, they elect the President.

Who is the House of Representatives?

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 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

Placing the interests of one region over those of the nation as a whole. This becomes a major issue over time...

What is sectionalism?