Washington's Presidency & Political Parties
Alexander Hamilton wanted a new source of revenue to help the US government pay its debts, so what took place?
Congress passed the Whiskey Tax in 1791 and this would lead to the Whiskey Rebellion
What acts made up the Alien & Sedition Acts?
Naturalization Act, Alien Enemies Act, and Sedition Act
What did the Marbury v. Madison case specifically result in?
Marbury did not receive his appointment, The Judiciary Act of 1789 was deemed unconstitutional, and the court had the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
What battle took place after the Treaty of Ghent was signed?
Battle of New Orleans
What did the Adams-Onís Treaty do?
Spain gave Florida to the US. The US gave up any claims to Texas. Spain and the US divided the remainder of North America
What were Washington's and the federalist clear ideas and goals?
Believed the US should have a conservative foreign policy, believed the US should not take sides in any foreign war, and thought the US should not make permanent alliances.
How did the war between France and England impact the United States?
Both countries pressured the US to stop trading with the enemy and wanted the US to pick a side.
What did the Supreme Court determine for McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
That Maryland’s tax was unconstitutional
What battle took place when 2 navies met on the shore of the Thames River, US won the battle, & Tecumseh died?
Battle of the Thames, 1813?
What did the Monroe Doctrine do?
US wouldn't interfere in European conflicts, wouldn't interfere with existing European colonies in America, would oppose any European attempt to control any nation in North or South America, & declared that the Americas were closed to new colonization.
Who favored Great Britain and who favored France?
Alexander Hamilton: England Thomas Jefferson: France
What challenges did the nation face during John Adam’s presidency?
These challenges fell into three categories—foreign affairs, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and Adams’s failed attempt at reelection in 1800.
Who won the Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) case?
The court ruled in favor of Gibbons, who had a federal license
How did the economy grow rapidly after the War of 1812?
Americans developed steamboats, canals, and railroads. Cities grew rapidly. There were improvements in farming.
What did the Treaty of 1818 do?
Improved relations between the 2 countries. Granted Americans fishing rights off the coast of Canada. Established joint control of the Oregon Country for 10 years. Set the US-Canada Border at the 49th Parallel.
What did Hamilton propose to pay off the national & state debts?
tariffs
Lewis and Clark record what information about the American West?
Information, notes, and sketches about plants, animals, and geography.
What is it called when a state can ignore federal laws that they believe is unconstitutional?
Nullification
What forces fought at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, 1814?
Creek Army and US forces led by General Andrew Jackson
Why did John Quincy Adams convince James Monroe to reject Britain's offer?
He was suspicious of the British and He did not want to appear weak.
What is the feelings or devotion or loyalty to one's nation?
Nationalism
What were the reasons why France wanted to leave North America?
They just wanted to get rid of the land, feared revolts after Haitian Revolution, and Focused on European expansion.
Marbury v. Madison so significant to US History because of what?
This was the first time the Supreme Court had claimed the power of judicial review
What stopped all international Trade to & from American ports and placed restrictions on British imports?
Embargo Act
What years did the British Cession and the Spanish Cession happen?
Britain: 1818 Spain: 1819