George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Other
100
Who was President Washington's Secretary of Treasury and Secretary of State
Treasury- Hamilton
State- Jefferson
100
What political party did John Adams belong to?
Federalist
100
Describe the transfer of power from the Federalists to Jefferson's faction.
peaceful
100
What political party was James Madison?
Democratic Republican
100
What does the term "Nationalism" mean?
Showing pride for one's country.
200
Washington set a precedent by choosing a group of advisors, called ___ _________, to help run the executive branch.
the Cabinet
200
Why were people outraged by the Alien and Sedition Acts?
They challenged the 1st amendment.
200
What is Judicial Review
The Supreme Court has the power to deem any law unconstitutional.
200
Why did the battle of Tippecanoe anger the United States?
They learned that Great Britain was supplying the Native Americans with guns and supplies.
200
What is Dolly Madison famous for during the War of 1812?
Saving the famous pic of Washington from the White House
300
What two pieces of advice did President Washington give before he stepped down from presidency?
Avoid political parties
Avoid foreign alliances.
300
What was the Sedition Act?
An act that fined/imprisoned any person or group of people that spoke wrong about the government.
300
What important city and river were gained in the Louisiana Purchase?
New Orleans
Mississippi River
300
Describe the Fort McHenry battle in the War of 1812.
Fort McHenry-British bombard fort for 25 hours, U.S. successfully defends and stops British advance. Star-Spangled Banner written.
300
Who was Tecumseh?
a native who found against western settlers
400
In order to get the South to agree to take on some of the national debt, what compromise did Hamilton make?
He offered to move the capital to Washington D.C.
400
What was the name of the event where Adams sent diplomats to France, but was meant by agents who said they had to pay money to meet the French authorities?
XYZ Affair
400
What happened to Alexander Hamilton during the Jefferson administration?
VP Aaron Burr shot (killed) him.
400
What was the Non-Intercourse Act?
An Act banning trade with only Great Britain and France.
400
What are the three main branches of government and what is each one's function?
Legislative-make laws
Executive-enforce laws
Judicial-interpret laws
500
Why was the Whiskey Rebellion significant?
The proved the federal government would not tolerate an armed rebellion.
500
What was the Alien Act
The president could detain any non-citizen in the U.S. in times of war as well as increase the length of time it took to become a U.S. citizen.
500
Name the court case and the Chief Justice of the case that established judicial review.
Marbury vs. Madison;
Chief Justice John Marshall
500
Describe the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812.
Happened after war ended, Andrew Jackson protects New Orleans and becomes a hero.
500
What is the difference between a War Hawk and War Dove? Which political party supported each one?
War Hawks- Democratic Republicans who wanted war with Great Britain.
War Doves- Federalists who did not want war with Great Britain.