What a State We're In
What country did the United States gain Florida from?
Spain
What is a precedent and how was it shown in George Washington's presidency?
A precedent is setting an example
George Washington established a cabinet and served two terms
What political party was George Washington?
He didn't have one
A peace agreement between Native Americans and the U.S.
Treaty of Greenville
The Louisiana Purchase was made under this president
What is sectionalism?
Who was the 1st Chief Justice of the USA?
John Marshall
Who explored the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis, Clark, with help from Sacajawea
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain
Name the 5 presidents of the early Republic
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
It doubled the size of the United States
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?
The Supreme Court
What future president led the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
What was the XYZ Affair
A diplomatic incident that increased tensions between the United States and France
Summarize Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist party's political views
Strong federal government, pro-Britain, pro-business
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
The Alien Act increased the amount of time it would take a newcomer to become a citizen and be able to vote
The Sedition Act made it illegal to criticize the government
What was a main cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors, trade restrictions, support of Native American resistence
What is a cabinet?
The presidents advisors
Fill in the blanks:
In 1819, _____ gave up Florida to the U.S. in exchange for $5 million in claims. The treaty was called the ____________ Treaty
Spain
Adams-Onís Treaty
Summarize Jefferson and the Democratic Republican party's political views
Limited government, pro-France, pro-farmers
What major port city was included in the Louisiana Purchase?
New Orleans
The decision of Madison v. Marbury established
Judicial Review, gives the Supreme Court power to declare laws unconstitutional
Which law banned trade with all foreign countries during Jefferson's presidency?
The Embargo Act (1807)
What was the Pinckney Treaty?
The Pinckney Treaty was an agreement between Spain and the U.S., allowing the U.S. to ship goods to New Orleans
Explain the Monroe Doctrine and its significance as part of Monroe's foreign policy.
Monroe's foreign policy, stating that the U.S. would not interfere in European affairs. In return, Europe could not attempt to retake control or establish colonies in the Western Hemisphere.