Presidents
EX: two terms, peaceful transition of power, Mr. President, creation of the cabinet, etc.
Who was the leader of the Federalist Party?
Alexander Hamilton
Who did we purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
France (Napoleon sold it to us)
USA & Great Britain
What is a War Hawk?
Someone who pushes for war to start
John Adams was a member of the _________ party.
Federalist
Who was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans?
Thomas Jefferson
Name ONE goal given to Lewis & Clark by Jefferson for their expedition
EX: Water Route to the Pacific, Document plants and soil, create a relationship with the Natives, journal their experiences
Name ONE cause of the War of 1812.
EX: Britain blockading USA/restricting trade, Britain arming the Native Americans, Britain impressing (kidnapping) American sailors
Why is Francis Scott Key important?
He wrote the Star-Spangled Banner (national anthem)
What sneaky thing did John Adams do the night before he gave up the presidency to Thomas Jefferson?
He appointed a lot of Federalists judges to federal courts.
Which party wanted to create a national bank?
Federalists
EX: Translating, helping with trade, supplying horses, saving items that went overboard, leading the way, etc.
Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
What is the name of George Washington's home/estate?
Mount Vernon
What was the biggest accomplishment of Jefferson's presidency?
The Louisiana Purchase
Federalists believed in a ____________ interpretation of the Constitution.
Loose
What was the biggest obstacle (barrier) for Lewis & Clark on their journey to the Pacific Ocean?
The Rocky Mountains
What two buildings were burned by the British during the War of 1812?
White House & Capitol Building
Describe the Monroe Doctrine.
EX: USA is the protector of the western hemisphere and will not allow any further colonization from other countries; USA will not get involved in European affairs.
Explain James Madison's role in the Marbury v. Madison court case.
Madison refused to deliver commission papers to the appointed men.
Democratic-Republicans believed that the economy should be based on...
Agriculture (farming)
Why was New Orleans such an important city to control?
It was a port city (important for trade) or its access to the Mississippi River
Name ONE effect of the War of 1812
During Washington's presidency, there was a farmer rebellion after Alexander Hamilton placed a tax on the creation and selling of __________.
Whiskey