The US Consitution
George Washington
Lousiana Purchase
War of 1812
Grab Bag
100

This branch of government writes laws

Legislative

100

Name for the group of presidential advisors

Cabinet

100

The United States bought Louisiana from this country

France

100

This term describes the kidnapping of sailors to fight for a foreign country

impressment

100

This term defines the belief in American westward expansion

Manifest Destiny

200

This branch of government enforces laws

Executive

200

How many terms did Washington serve as president

2 terms

200

The Louisiana Purchase illustrates this belief in westward expansion

Manifest Destiny

200

He was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans

Andrew Jackson

200

The United States government was initially interested in purchasing only this port city at the mouth of the Mississippi River

New Orleans

300

This term describes interpreting the Constitution word for word, to limit the power of government

Strict Construction

300

The Whiskey Rebellion took place in this state

Pennsylvania

300

He was the US President who authorized the purchase of Louisiana

Thomas Jefferson

300

This term refers to a country's control over its land, people, and laws

Sovereignty

300

During the Whiskey Rebellion, protesting farmers used this old method of torture against tax collectors

Tarring and feathering

400

This branch of government interprets laws

Judicial

400

This word describes an action that is admired and copied by others

Precedent

400

He was the leader of France who sold Louisiana to the US 

Napoleon

400

He was the US president during the War of 1812

James Madison

400

What current US state was NOT part of the Louisiana Purchase: Missouri, Arkansas, or Arizona?

Arizona

500

This term describes interpreting the Constitution broadly, to increase the power of government

Loose Construction

500

During the Whiskey Rebellion, protesting farmers were upset over this type of tax placed on whiskey

Excise tax

500

This was the per acre cost of the Louisiana Territory

3 cents

500

Federalists met in this New England city to discuss secession (separation) from the US

Hartford

500

The treaty to end the War of 1812 was signed in this city in Belgium

Ghent