Presidency of G. Wash
the first President of the United States, commander of the Continental Army, and known as the "Father of His Country"
Who George Washington?
Four laws passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress to suppress political opposition
What were Alien & Sedition Acts?
The purchase that almost doubled the size of the United States.
What was the Lousiana Purchase.?
What was the letter filled with grievances that was addressed to the nation after the first president resigned?
What was Washington's Farewell Address.?
A group of young Democratic-Republican from the south and west who aggressively pushed at war agaist Great Britian.
Who were the War Hawks?
They helped advice and debate stuff with the president.
What is the cabinet?
secret protests drafted by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson in 1798-1799, condemning the Federalist-passed Alien and Sedition Acts as unconstitutional
what was Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
how much bigger did the us get after buying the lousiniana purchase?
What is twice/double the size?
People who supported a strong central government was necessary to keep the country stable and unified.
Who were the Fererlists?
While in British capture, this guy wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
Who is Francis Scott Key?
What name did George Washington insist the American people call him?
What is Mr.President?
The incident when France wanted bribes from the U.S. and diplomats tried to negotiate peace.
What is the TZ-Fey, I mean what is the XYZ Affair?
Act passed in 1807 that prohibited American ships to sail into foreign ports as well as close American ports to British ships.
What is the Embargo Act?
the democrat republicans wanted the countrys power to be where?
What is in the states government?
Westerners who angrily demanded war against Britain.
What are War Hawks?
These three precedents were set by George Washington, although not all of them were followed.
What were having a cabinet, a two-term presidency, and neutrality?
allowed John Adams to imprison and deport (immigrants) if he felt they were dangerous. It was illegal to talk bad about him or or his government.
What is Alien and Sedition Acts?
This increased the Court’s power by establishing Judicial Review. Courts have the power to decide if laws are unconstitutional( violate the Constitution).
Why did Marbury v. Madison case matter?
A violent caused by farmers in Western Pennsylvania against a federal excise tax.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
The treaty that ended the War of 1812
What was The Treaty of Ghent?
George Washington warned against forming these.
What are political parties?
Law that proved the Alien and Sedition acts were unconstitutional and states can nullify them.
What were the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
An act that closed American ports to the British and didn't allow American ships to sail to foreign ports.
What are is the Embargo Acts?
George Washington warned against forming these.
What are political parties?
The kidnapping of American sailors to work on British ships.
What is Impressment of American Soldiers?