Starting a nation
when did Christopher columbus start his expedition and what happened after?
1492
the spanish,french, and english started taking land during the 1500’s
Just 2 precedents set by washington
serve 2 (4 year) terms
established the cabinet
What was the first state to secede
South Carolina
WHy was the election of 1800 considered the turning point in U.S history
first peaceful transfer of power from 1 part to another
How did the Napoleonic Wars affect the U.S
Disrupting Mexican trade and leading British to impressment of American sailors
What was the first permanent english colony
Jamestown in Virginia
what were the positions of thomas jefferson, alexander hamilton, john adams, and henry knox
Secretary of state
Secretary of treasure
Vice president
Secretary of war
what does CSA stand for and who was put in charge of it
COnfederate states of america
Jefferson Davis
What problem did the 12th amendment solve
President and vice president elected as a pair so they are the same political party
What tensions existed between Britain and the U.S
Britain supported native Americans resistance against the US
How many colonies were colonized and divided by england, who were the colonies under control of
13 colonies
under Britains control
What did washington’s farwell address warn
avoid permanent alliances
political parties
stay neutral
How many casualties at battle of fort sumter
0
What did the Supreme Court decide in Marbury v. Madison
Order Secretary of State james Madison to deliver his judicial commission
Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner?
francis scott
Age of ENlightments and independence thinking
Philosophy that all men are created equal, kings dont have divine right, and people in corners deserve to govern themselves
WHat was the XYS affair
french want to. bribe america for a meeting
What made the battle of Gettysburg significant
Lincold delivers gettysburg address, turning point of the war
What problem did the Louisiana Purchase create for Jefferson regarding loose vs. strict
construction
Jefferson had a strict view of the constitution and the constitution did support the purchase of the lousisanna territory
What treaty ended the war of 1812
How did the revolutionary war end
French cornered british general, Cornwalis and he surrendered. Treaty of paris officially ended war in 1783
Kentucky and virginia resolutions
Alien and seductions acts was unconstitutional
purpose to give rights to states
WHat was significant about sherman’s march? What was the union trying to do?
Took anything in their path to feed, supply, and supports the union army goal, orange eh sea and seperate the confederacy
Who were Lewis and Clark, and what were their goals
Keep an eye on the people inhabiting to learn about culture, lifestyle, and the land. Be friendly with native Americans and see their lifestyle and culture
Who was elected president in 1816 and 1820
James Monroe