Chapter 9
Thomas Jefferson belonged to this political party.
Democratic-Republican
Who was the second president of the United States?
John Adams
What is the definition of "Neutral?"
Not favoring either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
What war was fought during James Madison's presidency?
The War of 1812
What is the name of the boundary that separated the U.S. from Canada?
The 49th Parallel
What is the purpose of a president's cabinet?
Which political party supported tariffs and manufacturing and factories?
Federalists
Thomas Jefferson tied for the presidency in 1800 with who?
Aaron Burr
Name one building that was burnt down by the British during the War of 1812.
The Capitol Building, the White House
What territory did the U.S. and Great Britain share?
The Oregon Territory
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers in Pennsylvania were upset with a tax on whiskey, they rebelled, burned down a house, hurt tax collectors.
What country wanted the U.S. to pay a bribe before meeting, and was later called the "X,Y,Z Affair?"
France
Marbury vs. Madison was a case that established judicial review. Define judicial review.
The power of the Supreme Court to decide whether a law is constitutional
What was the name of the Native American leader General William Henry Harrison was fighting against during the Battle of Tippecanoe?
Tecumseh
What does "foreign policy" mean?
A governments plan for dealing with other nations
Explain what Jay's Treaty is.
Between the U.S. and Britain, withdrew the British from Northwest Territory and made us most favored trade partner
What were the four laws called passed by John Adams that targets immigrants and Democratic-Republicans?
Alien and Sedition Acts
Who did Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from?
France
What made General Andrew Jackson successful at the Battle of New Orleans? (What did he do that led to victory against the British)
He built a fortification that the British could not break
What was the name of the treaty that gave the United States Florida?
The Adams-Onis Treaty
What are the 2 precedents Washington set when he left office?
Two-term limit, and the peaceful transfer of power
Who are the two authors of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
The Embargo Act was passed to punish what two countries?
France and Great Britain
What were the conditions of the Treaty of Ghent?
Any land taken by both sides had to be returned and there would be no victor
The national bank was created, Maryland taxed the national bank very heavily, the bank did not pay the tax, went to the Supreme Court, Supreme Court declared the tax unconstitutional