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He was the first president of the United States.
Who was George Washington?
This helped put out the fires and the British in Washington DC.
What is a hurricane and tornado?
He was most well known and gained popularity by fighting in this war.
What is the Revolutionary War?
This is a type of foreign policy that means you will try to take territory or force governments to follow your beliefs.
What is imperialism?
Washington said that we should never have long term enemies or these.
What are alliances?
This Republican president didn't pay the Barbary Pirates and defeated them.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Oops, this battle shouldn't have taken place because the war was already over. Led by Andrew Jackson, it led to one of the worst defeats for the British in military history.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
In his Farewell Address, Washington said that people should consider themselves this above all else.
What is American?
This is the type of economic system allows citizens to create products and sell them for whatever they want with little government interference.
What is capitalism?
When groups of nations split up and form "teams" against each other, they are demonstrating this type of foreign policy.
What is internationalism?
Who is James Monroe?
American's made a mistake going on the offensive and attacking here to start the war.
What is York, Canada?
This type of foreign policy was a goal for many that came after Washington but they failed to follow through.
What is isolationism?
This act made Jefferson extremely unpopular because it shut off our trade with the rest of the world.
What is the Embargo Act?
Andrew Jackson may not have been a fan of the Native Americans from his childhood but his legacy is tainted for creating this path that Natives were forced to travel to Oklahoma.
What is the Trail of Tears?
This president led us to a triumphant victory over the British in the War of 1812.
Who is James Madison?
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The bombs bursted in air but this fort gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
He thinks this is something that you absolutely do not change unless absolutely necessary with long term benefits for everyone.
What is the Constitution?
What is impressment?
Removing established government employees and putting in your buddies is an example of this that was introduced by Andrew Jackson.
What is the Spoils System?
This president created a corrupt bargain with Henry Clay.
Who is John Q. Adams?
The British made a plethora (many) mistakes in the Battle of New Orleans. These are three.
What are:
Forgot scaling ladders
Plan too complicated
Couldn't figure out currents for ships
Stopped and shot while being in the open
Leaders died quickly
This event showed Americans that our new government was now strong enough to stop issues from getting out of hand.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
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Henry Clay came up with this plan to increase manufacturing and improve transportation systems.
What is the Nullification Crisis?