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Age of Jackson
100

- Two term limit

- Inaugural address

- Presidential cabinet

All of these precedents were set by which president?

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

Andrew Jackson became a hero because of his actions during which battle in the War of 1812?

What is the Battle of New Orleans.

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

In 1830, this controversial policy adopted by Jackson called for the removal of Native Americans from their lands in the Southeast, and relocated to the West (Oklahoma).

Bonus:  Why was there such an interest in this land?

What is the Indian Removal Act?


Bonus:  Gold was discovered on Cherokee land in Northwest Georgia in 1828.

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 what area of land?

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

In 1838, this somber journey forced over 16,000 Cherokee Indians off of their lands, killing nearly 1/4 of them along the way.

What is the Trail of Tears?

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

In 1828, Jackson approved a bill calling for a major increase on taxes for imported goods.  These taxes or tariffs were referred to in the South as what?

What is the Tariff of Abomination?

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 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

John Calhoun proposed a plan that said a state had the right to nullify or reject any law that it deemed unconstitutional.  What was this event called?

What is the Nullification Crisis?