Key Concepts
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Federalists
The shortest reigning President of the United States, elected in 1840, campaigned on the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" and was a war hero. And a Whig President.
William Henry Harrison.
A group of advisors to the President
The Cabinet
Writer of the Declaration of Independence, Founder of the Democratic-Republican Party, 3rd US President, First Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
A meeting in 1787 between delegates from all thirteen states to fix the Articles of Confederation
The Constitutional Convention
The idea that a state can deny federal law and make its own policies different from the National Government.
Nullification
The explorers sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Territory.
Lewis and Clark
A major purchase in 1803 between the United States and Napoleonic France for a territory of land. Occurred during the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
The Louisiana Purchase
John Adams
What was stated in Washington's Farewell Address?
1. No Intervention in European Affairs
2. Avoid Political Parties/Factions
A document written by Thomas Jefferson giving guidelines for the Northwest Territory, proclaiming that slavery should be illegal and education should be a primary concern.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Second Democratic President, Vice President under Andrew Jackson, and co-founder of the Democratic Party.
Martin Van Buren
A group of Congressmen that supported war with Britain in 1812. Led by Henry Clay and John Calhoun.
War Hawks
A co-writer of the Federalist Papers, Fourth President of the United States, and a founder of the Anti-Federalist Faction, which later became the Democratic-Republicans. Also created the Virginia Plan during the Constitutional Convention.
James Madison
A deal made between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay during the 1824 Election. This gave Adams victory in the election and made Andrew Jackson and his supporters very angry.
The Corrupt Bargain
A policy enforced by both Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, forcing Native Americans to relocate to Oklahoma
The Indian Removal Act
Primary Creator of the Federalist Papers and First Secretary of the Treasury. Creator of the First National Bank.
Alexander Hamilton
A Doctrine proclaiming the protection of North and South American countries from European intervention.
The Monroe Doctrine
Third Vice President of the United States, Senator from New York, Killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, and was charged for conspiracy against the United States.
Aaron Burr
A system of replacing members of the former government and putting loyalists into the new government.
"To the victor goes the spoils".
Spoils System.
The major global conflict that took place before the American Revolution, causing Britain to go into debt and to eventually put heavy taxes on America.
The French and Indian War/The Seven Years' War
Fifth President of the United States, oversaw the Era of Good Feelings, created a foreign policy doctrine that lasts to the modern day. The last true Democratic-Republican President and part of the Virginia Dynasty.
James Monroe
The Leader of the Justice Department of the United States and an original member of Washington's group of advisors.
Attorney General
First Secretary of War during Washington's Administration, led a legion of oxen to move supplies during the American Revolution and has a famous fortress named after him.
Henry Knox