Founding Fathers
He became the first U.S. President in 1789.
Who was George Washington?
This party, led by Hamilton, wanted a strong central government.
What is the Federalist Party?
He was elected the 2nd President of the U.S. in 1796.
Who is John Adams?
Jefferson made this massive land deal with France.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
In 1814, British troops marched into this city and burned the White House. _________ is famously credited for saving many important government documents, American paintings, and much more while the fire was taking place.
Who is Dolly Madison?
An action or decision that later serves as an example for others.
What is a precedent?
This party, led by Jefferson, wanted power left to the states.
What is the Democratic Republican Party?
In the 1790s, this term referred to an immigrant or person from another country.
What is an Alien?
These two explorers were sent to map the Louisiana Territory.
Who were Lewis and Clark?
Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner" while watching the attack on this Baltimore fort.
What is Fort McHenry?
Washington’s policy of not taking sides in the war between France and Britain.
What is Neutrality / Neutrality Proclamation?
Alexander Hamilton served as the first Secretary of this department.
What is the Secretary of the Treasury ?
The name of the scandal where French agents demanded a bribe.
What is the XYZ affair?
This landmark Supreme Court case established "judicial review."
What is Marbury vs Madison?
Commander Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British on this Great Lake, saying, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
What is the Battle of Lake Erie?
The 1794 event where farmers protested a federal tax and Washington used force.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
These were the heads of the executive departments who advised the President.
What is the Cabinet?
This controversial law made it illegal to criticize the government.
What is the Sedition Act?
These congressmen, like Henry Clay, pressured the U.S. to go to war.
Who were the War Hawks?
This battle was a major victory for Andrew Jackson, but it actually happened after the peace treaty was signed.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
Washington warned against these two things in his Farewell Address.
What is political parties and alliances?
This city was chosen as the location for the nation's new capital.
What is Washington DC?
These resolutions said states could "nullify" federal laws they felt were unconstitutional.
What is the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
This treaty officially ended the War of 1812.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
Native American leader Tecumseh was killed during this 1813 battle, ending the British-Native alliance in the West.
What is the Battle of the Thames?