Federalist and Anti-Federalists (Democratic-Republic)
100
Second president of the United States
John Adams
100
What Act ended the Embargo Act of 1807?
Non-Intercourse Act
200
What form of government did the AOC establish
A confederacy
200
What are the delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention called?
Framers
200
Who established our financial system?
Alexander Hamilton
200
Who tied with Thomas Jefferson in the election of 1800
Aaron Burr
200
What is impressment?
Kidnapping American sailors and forcing them into service in the British Navy
300
What was the most successful thing the AOC did?
Acquired the Northwest Territory
300
What form of government did the Constitution establish?
Democratic-Republic
300
What powers or clause did Hamilton use to start the National Bank
Implied Powers or Necessary and Proper Clause (same thing)
300
What did Marbury vs. Madison establish?
Judicial Review
300
Where was most of the War of 1812 fought
Canada
400
What was Shays' Rebellion and how did it highlight the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Daniel Shays farm was being foreclosed on, he rebelled successfully at the local courthouse and the federal government couldn't do anything about it. It highlighted the weak federal government and that America needs a new form of government.
400
What two things did the Bill of Rights establish?
It gave American's their rights and limited the power of the national government
400
Significance of Whiskey Rebellion?
The president will enforce the law and no longer if you disagree with an act of government will you rebel, instead, change the law by constitutional means.
400
What 4 things did the Louisiana Purchase do for America
Mississippi River, Port of New Orleans, Gave America an Agrarian Society, Prevented War with France
400
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
500
What was the main reason the AOC didn't work?
There was a weak central government where the federal government had authority but no power.
500
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
It was the compromise that determined America's representation in the legislative branch. It would have two houses, one based on population (House of Representation) and one with equal representation (Senate) compromise of Virginia and New Jersey Plan
500
What did Washington warn about in his farewell address?
Political Parties/Divisiveness in government
500
What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?
Stopped trade with Europe, very stupid
500
Significance of Battle of New Orleans
Complete American destruction over England, two weeks after treaty of Ghent signed (not ratified), America's introduction to Andrew Jackson