George Washington
Name one precedent Washington put in place during his presidency.
This act aimed at immigrants increased the waiting period for citizenship from 5 to 14 years so that they could not vote, arrested them for disloyalty, and ordered them to leave the country during wartime
Alien Act
Who served as an interpreter and ambassador to Native American tribes during the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Sacagawea
Who was the group who called for war, hoping to extend the nation's boundaries into Canada and to the West, while ending British aid to Native Americans
War Hawks
This president's decision ended European colonization in the Americas and promised to stay out of European affairs, establishing it as a world power a protector of Latin America.
The Monroe Doctrine
Who was Washington's secretary of the treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
Give me two policies of the Federalist party.
Strong national government, economy of industry, alliance with England, loose constitutional interpretation, educated elite in office.
What are two policies of the Democratic Republicans?
Strong state governments, alliance with France, economy through agriculture, strict interpretation of the constitution, common folk in office.
Who won the war of 1812?
It was a stalemate (draw)
From what European country were many South and Central American nations gaining independence from during Monroe's presidency?
Spain
What uprising did Washington have to stop that showed the strength of the Executive branch?
The Whiskey Rebellion
Adams appointed as many Federalist judges as he could between the election of 1800 and Jefferson's inauguration. What was this action called?
The Midnight Appointments
When Napoleon quickly needed money for his wars and empire building, he offered to sell this large section of land to the U.S. for $15 million. It's purchase would double the size of the nation.
The Louisiana Purchase
When Washington D.C. was burned, what one item did Dolly Madison save?
A portrait of George Washington.
What two states entered the union during Monroe's presidency?
Missouri and Maine
What percent of the electoral vote did Washington get during the first presidential election?
100%
What amendment did the Sedition Act violate?
The 1st amendment (you couldn't speak out against the government)
What were the three goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Find a Northwest Passage, discover new species, and establish positive relationships with Native tribes.
In what unnecessary battle did Andrew Jackson and his men win a defensive battle after the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed?
The Battle of New Orleans
Where was the line drawn to divide the entry of slave versus free states into the Union?
The southern border of Missouri
What two warnings did Washington offer during his farewell address?
The U.S. shouldn't get involved in foreign affairs, and political parties will tear us apart.
What was the event called where the French demanded bribes from the United States to stop seizing their ships?
The XYZ affair
Which amendment was Jefferson worried about breaking by purchasing territory from France?
10th Amendment (non-enumerated powers go to the states)
At what battle was the national anthem written?
The Battle of Fort McHenry
Why did some view the Missouri Compromise as unfair?
The future territory of slave states was significantly smaller than free states.