Founding Figures
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What major city did the British burn down during the War of 1812?
Washington D.C.
What effect did the invention of the Cotton Gin have on the United States?
It expanded slavery.
Who was the President during the "Era of Good Feelings?"
James Monroe
What was the bill that Andrew Jackson signed that allowed him to negotiate treaties with Native Americans that would relocate them to territories in the west.
Indian Removal Act
Who was the second President of the United States?
John Adams
(No Quincy)
What was the result of the War of 1812?
Nothing really happens
Neutral Win
Britain is kind of our friend now though c:
Who explored the land gained from the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
(BONUS QUESTION)
Who was known as the Great Compromiser?
Henry Clay
These acts tightened restrictions on foreign-born Americans and limited speech critical of the government.
Alien & Sedition Acts
Which founding father advocated for the Bank of the United States and established America's economy?
Alexander Hamilton
State two reasons for the war of 1812.
Impressment of American Sailors
Trading Rights
British Support for Native American Resistance
War Hawks
What was the Trail of Tears?
16,000 Cherokee were forced to march over 1,000 miles to the designated Indian Territory, a journey that became known as the Trail of Tears.
Who was the President that was accused of having a Corrupt Bargain to gain the Presidency?
John Quincy Adams
This was abolished by Thomas Jefferson in 1808.
The International Slave Trade
Who drafted the Constitution and became our fourth President of the United States?
James Madison
What was created at the Battle of Fort McHenry?
National Anthem
Star Spangled Banner
(BONUS QUESTION)
Why did Andrew Jackson not trust the Bank of the United States?
Jackson saw the Bank as a symbol of elite privilege and argued it held undue influence over the economy, claiming it was a “monopoly” that only benefited wealthy investors and foreign interests, often at the expense of the common man.
Who was the 1-term president that secured land owned by England and Mexico for the United States?
James K. Polk
This Doctrine established that if any nation attacked America. The U.S. would declare war.
It also established U.S. neutrality.
The Monroe Doctrine
The founding fathers split off into two different political parties.
What were those political parties?
Federalist
Anti-Federalist (Democratic-Republican)
What were the barbary wars?
North African state demanded tribute
Instead of paying further tributes, Jefferson sent the U.S. Navy to protect American interests, marking one of the first major overseas military engagements for the young republic.
Describe Andrew Jackson's Inauguration.
Project X (basically)
Reign of King Mob
Who was the war hero of Tippecanoe that also went on the become our 9th President?
William Henry Harrison
What was the Missouri Compromise?
Allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state and Maine as a free state, preserving the balance.
Prohibited slavery in the Louisiana Territory north of the 36°30' latitude line, except for Missouri.