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As the first president, George Washington's decisions regarding the inauguration ceremony, selecting a Cabinet and running two terms are all examples of
precedents
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When prices rise, companies see more profit potential and increase the supply of goods and services
People in the U.S. Are allowed the freedoms of choice to buy what they want?
These are examples of what U.S. System?
Free Enterprise
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- led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
- favored stronger state and local governments
- supported by planters, farmers, and craftsmen
Which political party is this describing?
Democratic Republicans
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What are the 2 main things regarding Hamilton's financial Plan.
Assume State Debts and start a bank of the United States.
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-British defeated at the battle of New Orleans!
-Enemy Captured Washington, D.C.
-U.S.S. Constitution "Old Ironsides" Won Great Victory!
-Invasion from Canada Unsuccessful
What war is this from?
War of 1812
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The most renowned purchase and accomplishment made by Thomas Jefferson in 1803.
The Louisiana Purchase
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To make you a good Man and a useful Citizen is an example of............
Civic Virtue
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Why did George Washington develop a Cabinet during his presidency?
He understood that there were people with more expertise in areas needed to run the government
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What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
restricted people speaking out against the government (Sedition) and allowed him to deport foreigners (Alien)
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- led by Alexander Hamilton
- favored a strong central government
- supported by businessmen, bankers, and merchants
Which political party is being described?
Federalists
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What were the Names of the two Natives who allied with the british?
TecumSeh and the Prophet
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What Treaty ended the War of 1812 but did not solve any previous issues before the war?
Treaty of Ghent
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What Helps Grow U.S. Free Enterprise?
Little Gov Involvement.
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Which statements best describe the leadership and impact of Chief Justice John Marshall?
(Select TWO correct answers.)
A.
Interpreted the Constitution in ways that increased the power of the national government
B.
Issued Supreme Court decisions that allowed the federal government to remove Native American tribes from their lands
C.
Used Supreme Court authority to gradually eliminate slavery through constitutional interpretation
D.
Supported the idea that states could ignore federal laws they believed were unconstitutional
E.
Wrote a Supreme Court opinion that established the Court’s power to review and strike down acts of Congress
The Answer is A and E
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The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history because
the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land
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The Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of
judicial review
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Which event was a direct result of the Louisiana Purchase and helped to lay the foundations for western expansion?
Lewis and Clark Expedition
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During the early 1800s the British Navy began to take U.S. sailors and sea merchants captive during the early 1800s, forcing them to work on British ships. What was this practice called?
Impressment
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Which characteristics are found in a free enterprise system like that of the United States? (Select two.)
Government ownership of all businesses
Limited Government Involvement
Central economic planning
Price fixing by the federal government
Required production quotas
- Supply and Demand
- Limited consumer choice
Supply and Demand & Limited Government Involvement
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What Statement supports the Neutrality Proclamation?
Though the conflict with Great Britain concluded with the American Revolution, tensions still rose between other European nations.
The United States would avoid taking sides in any European conflict and prohibited Americans from fighting in the war as well.
France and Great Britain, along with other European nations, were engaged in a conflict over trade.
The United States would avoid taking sides in any European conflict and prohibited Americans from fighting in the war as well.
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What was President Thomas Jefferson’s main reason for commissioning the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Establish American ownership of the Area & Explore the Missouri River
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During George Washington's presidency, what was the major reason for conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
- Hamilton wanted a "national bank"
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The city of New Orleans was an important factor in Thomas Jefferson's desire to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France. What was the primary reason for Jefferson's desire?
New Orleans was key to accessing and controlling trade on the Mississippi River
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Historians regard Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France as being out of character for him because
He was a strict constructionist of the Constitution
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Why was it Important that the US control the Great Lakes?
To control the Waterways
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What Two people led to the rise of political parties in the US
Hamilton and Jefferson
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To be a great citizen and a good man is an example of?
Civic Virtue
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What do the words on Thomas Jefferson’s tombstone reveal about how he wanted to be remembered?
A. As a successful general who protected the nation from foreign threats
B. As a lifelong public servant who contributed to independence, religious freedom, and education
C. As a political party leader who expanded federal power
D. As a wealthy plantation owner and businessman
B. As a lifelong public servant who contributed to independence, religious freedom, and education
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What 2 things did washington warn against when he left office?
He wanted to prevent political alliances and the development of political parties
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What was the significance of the Election of 1800?
- The method used by the Electoral College of electing the president and vice-president often resulted in a tie for president
- first transition of power from the Federalist party to the Democratic-Republicans.
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What is a protective tariff?
A tax that is intended to protect the manufacturer or farmer from lower priced goods imported into the country
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What was the impact of the Treaty of Ghent?
- Seized lands were returned to their respective countries
- War of 1812 ended
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What did Hamilton and Jefferson disagree on regarding fixing the economy?
The need for a National Bank.
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What did John Marshall Support? (Government wise)
What did his decision Establish?
Strong Central Government & Judicial Review
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Which conclusion is best supported by the federal government’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion?
A. The national government would rely on state militias rather than federal authority
B. The Constitution limited the president’s ability to enforce laws within the states
C. The federal government had both the authority and the willingness to enforce national laws
D. Popular protests could overturn unpopular federal taxes
The answer is C