Foundations of the Early Republic
What is Washington’s Farewell Address and what did he warn against?
Goodbye Speech written by George Washington, warned against political parties and permanent alliances
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This landmark case established the principle of judicial review.
What is the Monroe Doctrine
This foreign policy declared that European interference in the Americas would be considered a hostile act
What is the Corrupt Bargain?
This agreement between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay led to accusations of corruption in the 1824 election.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
This battle, fought after the War of 1812 officially ended, made Andrew Jackson a national hero.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
The uprising by Pennsylvania farmers against a tax on distilled spirits in 1794.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
This 1819 case ruled that states cannot tax federal institutions, strengthening federal power.
What is the Embargo Act?
This act, signed by Jefferson in 1807, prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations.
What is the Indian Removal Act?
This law, signed by Andrew Jackson in 1830, forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This treaty officially ended the War of 1812.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
The first Secretary of the Treasury, he established the national bank and supported a strong central government.
What is Gibbons v. Ogden?
This 1824 decision reinforced the federal government’s power to regulate interstate commerce.
What is the XYZ Affair?
The scandal in which French officials demanded a bribe from U.S. diplomats before negotiations.
What is the Tariff of 1824?
This protective measure was designed to boost American industry by taxing British goods
What did the Battle of Fort McHenry inspire?
Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
This 1803 land acquisition from France doubled the size of the United States.
What is Worcester v. Georgia?
This case determined that states could not interfere with Native American lands.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts?
This act, passed under John Adams, allowed the government to deport foreigners and jail critics of the government.
What is the 12th Amendment?
This amendment was added after the Election of 1800 to prevent future electoral ties AND the VP is the not the loser of the election.
What is impressment?
The main cause of the War of 1812 was British interference with American trade and this practice of forcing American sailors into the British navy.
What is Jay’s Treaty?
This 1795 treaty, negotiated by a Chief Justice, was meant to prevent war with Britain but was unpopular in the U.S.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
This decision stated that the federal government had implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause
What is the Burning of the White House?
This event saw British forces burn Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812.
What is the National Bank?
Alexander Hamilton believed this financial institution was necessary for a stable economy.
What is the Hartford Convention?
This event convinced many Federalists to oppose the war and led to the decline of their party.