Washington
What group of advisors did Washington create to help him make decisions?
cabinet
Aside from the Sedition Act, what law did Adams sign?
Alien Act
What did Thomas Jefferson buy?
Louisiana Purchase
British
What were the first two political parties?
Federalist & Democratic-Republican
The Proclamation of Neutrality stated that America would take what posiiton?
neutral --> not pick a side
During the XYZ Affair, what did France demand?
bribe
Who was the group of explorers who went to sruvey the newly acquired land?
Lewis and Clark
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
Who established the Federalists? Democratic-Republicans?
Federalists - Hamilton
Democratic Republicans - Jefferson
What is one thing that is UNIQUE about Washington as a president (not that he was the first)?
elected unanimously, no political party
What did the Sedition Act do?
illegal to criticize the government
Why was the election of 1800 significant?
What was it called when the British were forcing American sailors into service?
impressment
How was the vice president selected during this time period?
it was whoever came in second place
What river did Pinckney's Treaty give the U.S. access to?
Mississippi River
What TWO states tried to nullify/reject the laws passed by John Adams?
Kentucky & Virginia
What group of people demanded payment and attack U.S. ships?
Barbary Pirates
What did the War Hawks want?
aggressively pushed for war
What was the root cause leading to political parties?
Disagreements about the power of the national government
Define precedent. Identify one president set by George Washington
past action/law that should be followed moving forward --> 2 term limit, farewell address
What was court packing?
trying to fill the courts with your own allies
Why do some historians say Thomas Jefferson was hypocritical for buying land?
Jefferson thought you could only do what is included in the Constitution --> buying land is not included
What are two key events from the War of 1812?
increased merchant fleet
inspired Star Spangled Banner
burning of the White House
Battle of New Orleans (rise of Andrew Jackson)
How did the two parties differ on the national bank?
Federalists wanted the national bank and Democratic-Republicans thought it was an abuse of power