Westward Expansion
Which land acquisition during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency encouraged the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the newly gained territory?
the Louisiana Territory
How did the Supreme Court’s decision in McCulloch v. Maryland change the relationship between state governments and the federal government?
States could not stop the federal government from carrying out constitutional powers using implied powers
Why were Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton’s advisory roles during George Washington’s presidency historically important?
They helped establish the precedent for the presidential Cabinet
Which event in the late 1790s involved French officials asking American diplomats for bribes before negotiations?
the XYZ Affair
What term describes the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
judicial review
What issue was the Missouri Compromise designed to address in the United States?
the balance of power between free and slave states
Which Supreme Court case established the idea of implied powers through the “necessary and proper” clause?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which historical event led to the adoption of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution?
the election of 1800
How did President John Adams respond to tensions with France during the Quasi-War?
He sent diplomats to negotiate peace, avoiding a major war
What term describes a government job given to political supporters as a reward for helping a candidate win an election?
spoils system
Name the three explorers who helped investigate and map the American West?
Meriwether Lewis, Sacagawea, William Clark
What was the main result of the Supreme Court case Cherokee Nation v. Georgia?
The Supreme Court denied the Cherokee Nation the right to sue in federal court to stop their removal
Which presidential tradition began when George Washington stepped down after his 8 year long presidency?
serving only two terms
Which recommendation did George Washington make in his Farewell Address about foreign relations?
The United States should avoid long-term foreign alliances
What term refers to a formal agreement between two or more countries, typically used to end wars?
treaty
What was an important geographic and political result of the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819?
Spain gave Florida to the United States
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, and is referred to as the "case of the midnight judges"?
Marbury v. Madison
What was one effect of the Alien and Sedition Acts on American society?
They were used to arrest critics of the Federalist government, including newspaper editors, imprisonment, or deportation of immigrants
Which major historical conflict was fought between the USA and British and resulted in the White House being burnt down?
War of 1812
What term describes a policy of avoiding political or military alliances with other countries?
neutrality
Which diplomatic agreement peacefully established the boundary at the 49th parallel between the United States and British territory in the Oregon region?
Convention of 1818
What important power did the Supreme Court gain as a result of the decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
The power of judicial review, allowing the Court to determine whether laws follow the Constitution
What was a result of the spoils system used during Andrew Jackson’s presidency?
Political supporters were rewarded with government jobs
What advice did George Washington give the United States about its relationships with other countries in his Farewell Address?
The United States should avoid long-term foreign alliances and remain neutral in foreign conflicts.
What term refers to the group of advisors chosen by the president to lead executive departments?
cabinet