3 representatives go to France to meet with foreign minister – waste of time
100
People who want a strong central govn’t, support manufacturing/shipping/trade, and believe in a loose interpretation of the Constitution are
Federalists or Republicans
Federalists
100
What is impressment
American sailors seized & forced to serve in British navy
100
What were the 2 warnings Washington gave during his farewell address?
Avoid factionalism: Political parties are bad; will cause tons of problems; DON’T get attached
Foreign Policy: Isolationism; avoid alliances-stay out of foreign affairs (England vs France); develop alone
200
True/False: Tecumseh hated American culture & religion – reject civilization
True
200
What was the significance of the Marbury vs. Madison case?
Supreme Court has power to declare laws unconstitutional - judicial review; last say
200
True/False: The Cherokees was part of the 4 civilized tribes
translator, Shoshone chief was long-lost brother (hostile), peaceful, ate healthier, rescued important papers, NO COMPENSATION, Pacific Ocean-Hidatsa Mandans
300
Who supported the French Revolution & justified its violence?
Jeffersonians - Republicans
300
List the 6 objectives of Lewis & Clark’s exploration of the Louisiana Purchase
- Study geography
- Animals (7ft beavers, unicorns)
- Find “northwest passage” (east-west by water)
- Create maps
- Prove American environ. not inferior (moose to France)
- Trade with N.A. & alliance
300
Who shot Hamilton?
Aaron Burr
300
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
U.S. wouldn’t allow Euro. nations to create American colonies or interfere w/free nations of Latin Amer.
400
What were the 3 principles from the Age of Jackson?
1. Age of Democracy: living proof anyone could become president
2. Expansion of Executive Power
3. Bank War (Biggest event of presidency)
400
What was Monroe’s goal during his presidency?
Create national unity
400
What did Jefferson do when he took office?
Laissez faire “hands off”: government should not interfere in economy
Reduced size of army
Eliminated internal taxes
Left Hamilton’s program alone
federalists remained in office
400
Why did Jefferson buy land from France?
Interested in New Orleans - economic lifeline
400
Who threatened to secede during the War of 1812?
Northeast - Federalists
500
Why did the Federalist Party fall out of favor with Americans?
They were seen as unpatriotic because they wanted to break up the U.S.
500
What battle does Tecumseh die in?
Battle of the Thames
500
Why was the cotton gin significant to slavery?
Slaves were now twice as valuable - Rebirth of Slave Trade
500
Why didn't Jackson like education?
Education is worthless; people will always make the right decisions - common sense
500
Why were Americans upset when Adams ended the Quasi-Naval War against the French
Jeffersonians upset – favored French
Hamiltonians upset that Adams avoided war