Presidents
This president had 3 domestic reforms, initiated the embargo act, purchases the Louisiana Territory, and became president in the election of 1800, with Aaron Burr as his VP
Who is Thomas J
These are the acts during Washigtons presidency (list them and give a brief description)
Jay Treaty- John Jay was sent to britain to stop the seizing of americans ships but britain refused which lead to the closing of western posts for the british.
Whiskey Rebellion- farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against hamiltons excise tax on whiskey. the army, led by hamilton, put down the rebellion quickly
French Revolution- Jeff: pro France; Hammy: anti france; wash: nuetral
Friends and Citizens:
The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the executive government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.
washingtons farewell address
This is a foundation believe, a basic truth.
What is a Principle
war hawks (+ what theyre known for)
john c calhoun: jacksons VP; nullification theory- believed south carolina had the right to nullify laws
henry clay:responsible for missouri compromise between free and slave states.
This president was stubborn and annoying but he was consistently passionate about the rights of his citizens. He was involved in the Jay Treaty and the Alien and Sedition Acts, and he became president in the election of 1796, with Jefferson as his VP. His wife's name was AbIgAiL.
Who was John Adams
These are the acts of Adams Presidency (brief description)
XYZ affairs- 3 american delegates (XYZ) are sent to france to negotiate cuz britain and france are threatening american shipping. French asks for 125,000 but adams refuses
Alien and Sedition act- 1. Naturalization: 12 yrs to become a citizen 2. Alien: presidents can import/imprison ppl without crime 3. Sedition: makes critical speech a crime
Let us then, fellow citizens, unite with one heart and one mind, let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty, and even life itself, are but dreary things.
jeffs 1st innagural address
This is the ability of something to govern itself free from control of external sources
what is sovereignity
list the key dates of us history
1492
1763
1860
1877
1900
1945
present
This President was originally SOS, becoming president in 1812. He was president throughout the war of 1812, and served 2 terms.
Who was James Madison?
explain the lewis and clark expedition (include: who led it, when it took place, outcomes, significant events/people, and the purpose)
1804-1806
Merriweather lewis, and william clark
commisioned by jefferson to map and explore louisianna purchase
met sacajewea along the way
begun in st louis missouri, went up missouri river, then down columbia river to the pacific ocean
produced extensive maps; recorded scientific discoveries
it is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menace that we were in injuries or make preparation for our defense
monroes state of the union address
These are fixed customs or manners; moral attitudes
What are mores
4 candidates in the election of 1824 (what happened to each of them and who won)
jackson: wins most popular and electoral votes; did not win majority.
clay: disqualified (least votes)
crawford: drops out cuz he old or smt
quincy adams: gets clay's support and wins congress' vote; becomes pres and makes clay SOS (known as corrupt bargain)
This president was involved in the Missouri Compromise the Acquisition of Florida, and the 1st Industrial Revolution. He wrote his own Doctrine which was a formal declaration of washingtons farewell address declaring they will not be involved in European wars. He became president during the election of 1816 and served for two terms. Pres during Era of Good Feelings
Who is James Monroe
This war was fought in three fronts, Northern (series of defeats), Naval (miraculous victory for "old ironsides"), and Southern (rise of Andrew Jackson). The military was absolute garbage after jefferson neglected it. This war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, signed in 1814.
On that the main debate hinges. The proposition that in case of a supposed violation of the Constitution by Congress the States have a constitutional right to interfere and annul the law of Congress, is the proposition of the gentleman
websters second reply to hayne
This is a government in which power is in the hands of a hereditary ruling class or nobility
What is Aristocracy
list all presidents in order from washington to harrison
washington, adams, jefferson, madison, monroe, quincy adams, jackson, van bueren, harrison
This President was general in war of 1812, and he was elected in the election of 1828 and served two terms. He objected to the right of individual states nullifying disagreeable laws. He was the first dem rep party candidate. His wife was bullied to death. Was involved in the Trail of Tears. He believed the Bank was evil.
Who was Andrew Jackson
This occurred at the end of Adams presidency. he appointed multiple fed judges but never sent them out to jefferson. he ordered madison to withold them. Marbury sues madison bc the judiciary act of 1789 gives him right to be appointed. John Marshall argues for precedent of judicial review. gets rid of judiciary act and judges arent appointed
The bill “to modify and continue” the act entitled “An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States” was presented to me on the 4th July instant. Having considered it with that solemn regard to the principles of the Constitution which the day was calculated to inspire, and come to the conclusion that it ought not to become a law, I herewith return it to the Senate, in which it originated, with my objections.
Jacksons bank veto
this is economical, avoiding waste and luxury: scant, poor, meager
what is frugal
eras of us history
colonial: for colonization and exploration
american revolution
constitutional: writing the constitution
era of good feelings: peace and unity
jacksonian
election of 1836/bank war