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Miscellaneous
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A group of advisers to the President
What is a Cabinet
100
People living in the country who are not citizens
Who are Aliens
100
This more than doubled the size of the United States and gave the nation control of the entire Mississippi River.
What is The Louisiana Purchase
100
Feelings of strong patriotism
What is Nationalism
100
Why did James Madison argue that Congress could not establish a national bank?
Because establishing a bank was not one of the federal governments enumerated powers
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Powers specifically mentioned in the Constitution
What are Enumerated Powers
200
Required immigrants to wait 14 years before they could become citizens, allowed the president to deport aliens without trial and deprived citizens of the right to criticize the government
What are the Alien and Sedition acts
200
A government ban on trade with other countries
What is an Embargo
200
This happened in 1814 that enabled the British to focus on the war with the United States
Napoleon's army collapsed when he was defeated and captured by the British
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What was one way Jefferson limited the power of the federal government?
By cutting the federal budget.
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Powers not listed in the Constitution
What are Implied Powers
300
(1) If the federal government passed an unconstitutional law, the states had the right to nullify the law. (2) If the federal government did something unconstitutional, the state of Virginia could interpose between the federal government and the people to stop the illegal action.
(1) What is Nullification. (2) What is Interposition
300
The power given to the Supreme Court to decide whether laws passed by Congress were constitutional and to strike down those that were not.
What is Judicial Review
300
Name 2 major causes of the War of 1812
1. British impressments of American sailors 2. Problems with Native Americans on the frontier 3. Group of Congressmen who pushed for war "War Hawks" 4. British intercepting U.S. ships trading with France
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The convention of 1800 ended which conflict?
The Quasi war. Quasi means "almost" or "not quite". The war that took place between the U.S. and France, which involved the XYZ affair, was an undeclared war.
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These two individuals are responsible for creating the first two political parties of The United States, namely the Federalist party and the Democratic-Republicans
Who are Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
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This law made it illegal to say or print anything false, scandalous, and malicious about the federal government or any government officer. The law tried to prevent incitement to rebellion.
What is Sedition
400
Explorers of the Louisiana Territory who eventually reached the Pacific Ocean.
Who is Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
400
Explain the significance of the battle of Tippecanoe
This battle shattered Native American confidence and forced Tecumseh and others to flee to Canada
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Who were X, Y, Z? (page 164-165)
French agents representing the French minister of foreign affairs.
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George Washington set this when he met regularly with his cabinet and by only serving as President for two terms.
What is Precedent
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(1) A major turning point in American history because it was the first transfer of power between parties under the federal Constitution, and despite the enormous political and personal hatred between party members, it was accomplished peacefully. (2) Explain why this was a turning point in American history
(1) What is The Election of 1800. (2) Because it demonstrated a commitment to the Constitution and to a democratic republic.
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In the early 1800's, The United States protested British _____________ of American sailors.
What is Impressment
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What was the difference between the West, South and the North about how they felt towards The War of 1812.
West favored war, South favored war, North was against the war
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(1) What was one of the most important acts of the first U.S. Congress under the Constitution? (2) Why was this so important?
(1) Adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution. (2) It was important because it allowed for ratification of the constitution and eventually led to the formation of the United States of America. Without the Bill of Rights we probably wouldn't exist.