Early Republic #1
In his farewell address, President Washington warned against creating foreign alliances and ________.
What are political parties?
This person, a lawyer for the redcoats after the Boston Massacre, became our second President.
Who is John Adams?
Thomas Jefferson belonged to this political party.
Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
John Adams belonged to this political party?
What is the Federalist party?
This person served as Washington's Secretary of Treasury and devised a plan to get the United States out of debt, including creating a national bank and creating a tax on whiskey.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This event included American diplomats going to France in hopes to negotiate peace. They were met by French agents who demanded a bribe before any negotiations would occur.
What is the XYZ Affair?
This land acquisition occurred in 1803, doubling the size of the United States for only $15 million.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This Supreme Court case took place during the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson; it established the principle of "Judicial Review" which means that the Supreme Court has the power to decide the constitutionality of a law.
What is Marbury V. Madison?
These were the leading explorers of the Louisiana Purchase expedition.
Who were Lewis and Clark?
This war occurred during the presidency of James Madison.
What is the War of 1812?
President Adams signed the Alien and Sedition Acts into law. The Alien acts targeted immigrants and made becoming a citizen much more difficult. The Sedition act made it illegal to criticise the government. Which amendment did this violate?
1st Amendment
On his way out of office, John Adams appointed 58 last minute judges to try to maintain Federalist control in the government. What were these last minute judges nicknamed?
What are Midnight Judges?
There were several causes leading to the War of 1812. One significant cause was the British impressment of American sailors. Impressment means ______.
What is kidnapping/forcing into the British navy?
Credited with writing the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The nickname of the period following the War of 1812 and throughout Monroe's presidency, when Americans had extreme pride in their country.
What is the Era of Good Feeling?
During the War of 1812, the British formed a blockade on the Atlantic coast. The blockade resulted in an increase in American _________.
What is manufacturing?
Doubled the size of the United States
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This act, passed by Thomas Jefferson, cut off all trade with European countries.
What is the Embargo Act of 1807?
This is the name of the group of advisors to the president. Washington set the precedent by having one of these.
What is a cabinet?
This event occurred when farmers in Pennsylvania became upset about a certain tax. The farmers began to attack tax collectors and government workers. It was put to rest when Washington sent an army to put it down.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
It was during Washington's presidency that political parties formed. One party, the Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton wanted a strong national government. The other party, _____, led by Thomas Jefferson wanted a weaker national government in which the states had more power.
Who are the Democratic-Republicans?
This document served as a warning to European countries to stay in the Eastern Hemisphere; if they came to the Americas (North/South) the U.S. would protect Latin American countries.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
This Supreme Court case settled an issue around interstate commerce on the Hudson River. Court ruled that only the Federal government can regulate interstate trade.
What is Gibbons V. Ogden?
This Supreme Court case ruled that a state does not have the power to tax a federal institution (bank). The Federal government is always more powerful than individual states.
What is McCulloch V. Maryland?
President Washington declared that the U.S. would stay out of the conflicts/wars of other countries. This was his Proclamation of _________.
What is neutrality?