Adams
The situation where French officials ask the American diplomats for a bribe to begin negotiations is called . . .
The XYZ Affair
What was the MAJOR international deal that President Jefferson made during his time in office, and what city was the most important part of that deal?
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory, including the city of New Orleans from the French.
What is manifest destiny?
The idea that the United States was meant to grow and spread across the continent in order to spread democracy and liberty.
What was the name given to the 1,000+ mile march made by many tribes from the southeast to Oklahoma?
Trail of Tears
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
The policy of set into place by President Monroe that aimed to isolate the Americas (Western Hemisphere) from the European powers (Eastern Hemisphere) and to put an end to colonization in Latin America.
What was the quasi-war?
An undeclared war at sea with the French following the XYZ Affair and France stealing US ships.
What caused the US to declare war in the War of 1812?
The British were impressing US sailors and encouraging natives to fight against US settlers. Failed economic sanctions played a role, as well.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
How did slavery make westward expansion more complicated?
The country had to decide if each new state carved out of new territory would be a slave or free state. This could upset the balance in the Senate.
Jackson was seen as "the common man". Why?
He was not born into wealth, made his own fortune, and many more poor and average men could start to vote around his time in office.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
What is Judicial Review and what court case it is from?
Judicial Review is the power of the Supreme Court to review and declare laws and executive orders unconstitutional.
Marbury v Madison
Which rights did the American public think that the Alien and Sedition Acts violated? (must name 2)
1st Amendment - speech, press, assembly, petition
How did the War of 1812 change things?
Natives lost more territory (esp in the midwest)
Federalists protesting the war are seen as unpatriotic and they party slowly dies out.
The United States gained more respect on the international stage.
Destruction - the British captured DC and burned the White House.
How did the Mexican-American War start?
In "King Andrew", Jackson's opponents painted him as a king that abused his power. How was he accused of abusing power?
Overusing the veto
Ignoring the Supreme Court
Vetoing the 2nd National Bank
Which two pieces of territory did the US acquire from Mexico as a result of conflict?
Texas and the Mexican Cession
What was unique about the Election of 1800? (must name 2)
First tie in the electoral college.
First time an incumbent loses.
First transition of power between political parties.
First peaceful transfer of power between political parties.
What was a major concern of the Federalists with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
That the increase in land would lead to more slave states, and it would be too hard for the Federal government to control this much land. There was also concern raised about whether the US even needed all of the land.
What is another word for giving up territory? Adding territory?
Cede is to give up, annex is to add
In Worcester v Georgia, what did the Supreme Court decide?
The Supreme Court ruled that the Cherokee were a separate nation and that Georgia's laws shouldn't apply, and the federal government should be dealing with the tribe.
Which European power supported the Monroe Doctrine, why, and why did the US need its help?
Great Britain; to increase their ability to trade in the Americas, especially Latin America. The US was too weak militarily.
The Alien and Sedition Acts targeted these two groups:
Immigrants (especially the French) and the Democratic-Republicans (especially the press).
What was the internal struggle that President Jefferson faced when the opportunity to purchase the Louisiana Territory arose?
President Jefferson, a Dem-Rep, was knew that he did not have the explicit power to purchase new land according to the Constitution, but he also knew it was in the best interest of the country.
The Mexican American War was not popular amongst all Americans. What state passed a resolution condemning it? What did they call it?
Massachusetts, a "gigantic crime"
How did the Cherokee approach the potential loss of land in the early 1800s? 2-3 SPECIFIC ways.
Some tried to adopt white cultural traits like learning English, adopting Christianity, farming with slaves, creating a written language, publishing a newspaper in Cherokee and English, writing a Constitution, and suing the state of Georgia.
What has been the impact of the Monroe Doctrine in the 200 years since it's been issued?
It has shaped foreign policy through most of the 1800s and 1900s. The US mostly stayed out of Europe until World War I, and pointed to it when getting involved in Latin American countries.