George Washington's Presidency.
Why did Washington only serve two terms?
He wanted to set the example for future Presidents, so that no one leader rules forever.
Who founded / influenced the ideas of the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans each?
Federalists: Alexander Hamilton.
Democratic-Republicans: Thomas Jefferson.
What political party was John Adams?
A Federalist.
What political party was Thomas Jefferson?
A Democratic-Republican.
What war started during President James Madison.
The War of 1812.
What happened in Latin America during the 1810s & 1820s?
Spanish colonies declared independence.
How did the Whisky Rebellion end?
George Washington raised an army to put down the rebelion.
Or...
Washington pardoned the rebels after defeating them.
Which foreign countries did the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans each want to be allies with?
Federalists: Great Britain.
Democratic-Republicans: France.
During the XYZ affair, France demanded _____.
That America pay a tribute / bribe to France.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
A French general who declared himself Emperor and then sold Louisiana to the U.S.
Who was Tecumseh?
A Native-American leader who allied with Great Britain to stop the U.S. from conquering Native-American land.
Who was Miguel Hidalgo?
A Mexican priest who became Mexico's founding father.
George Washington had a group of people who helped advise him on issues like taxes, law, war and foreign relations. What is this group called?
The Presidential Cabinet.
How much power did the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans each want the central/national government to have?
Federalists: A strong national government.
Democratic-Republicans: A weak national government.
A law that allowed the President to deport any immigrant he felt was a danger or threat to America.
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important?
It doubled the size of the U.S.
Or...
It allowed America to expand west to settle and get resources.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
An American general who won the Battle of New Orleans.
Who was Simon Bolivar?
A military general who won independence for many South American countries from Spain.
What was George Washington's foreign policy?
Neutrality: America should stay out of foreign conflicts.
What sort of economy did the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans each prefer?
Federalists: A manufacturing and trade based economy.
Democratic-Republicans: An agriculture based economy.
What was the Sedition Act?
Who were Merriwether Lewis, William Clark and Sacagawea?
Explorers hired by Thomas Jefferson to map the Louisiana Territory.
How did the War of 1812 end?
The U.S. and Great Britain agreed to return to the status quo; or it was a draw.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
A policy / declaration that the U.S. would not allow Europe to interfere or intervene in North America or South America.
What did George Washington warn about in his Farewell Address? (You must give two examples).
The dangers of political parties.
The need for America to remain neutral.
How did the Federalists and Democratic Republicans each interpret the U.S. Constitution?
Federalists: Loose interpretation.
Democratic-Republicans: Strict interpretation.
In your own words, describe the concept of "the peaceful transfer of power".
When power switches from one political party to their opponents without violence.
Or...
When a President accepts defeat and gives up power without resorting to violence.
What was the Barbary War?
When Thomas Jefferson sent the U.S. Navy to fight off pirates from North Africa.
Great Britain started to "impress" American sailors, leading the War of 1812. What does this mean?
The British Navy was kidnapping Americans and forcing them to join their military.
What was the "Era of Good Feelings"?
A time of American economic growth, political unity and national pride following the War of 1812.