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100

He was declared the winner of the election of 1800.

Thomas Jefferson

100

This war between the U.S. & pirates started when President Jefferson refused to pay more tribute.

The Barbary War

100

When no one wins a majority of the electoral vote, who decides the winner?

House of Representatives

100

Jefferson blocked all foreign trade with this law.

Embargo Act

100

This 1803 purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States.

Louisiana

200

This man and Jefferson tied in the electoral vote in the 1800 election.

Aaron Burr

200

This war happened because the British were seizing our ships and impressing our sailors.

War of 1812

200

Which amendment says the electoral college will vote for President and Vice President separately?

12th

200

Jefferson blocked trade with Britain and France with this law.

Non-Intercourse Act

200

In this incident, a British ship fired on an American ship, bringing both countries closer to war.

Chesapeake and Leopard

300

Which long-serving Supreme Court Chief Justice presided over Marbury V. Madison?

John Marshall

300

This fort successfully withstood a British bombardment, inspiring the Star-Spangled Banner.

Fort McHenry

300

In this Supreme Court case, the Court gave itself the power to decide whether laws are unconstitutional.

Marbury V. Madison

300

This treaty ended the War of 1812.

Treaty of Ghent

300

This Era was a period in which Americans desired unity and had a sense of national purpose.

Era of Good Feelings

400

Who came in first place in the popular vote in the election of 1824?

Andrew Jackson

400

After capturing this city, the British set fire to several important buildings - including the White House.

Washington, D.C.

400
Name 1 term of the Missouri Compromise.

Maine became a free state, Missouri became a slave state, no slavery was allowed north of 36,30.

400

What were the terms of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?

Status Quo Antebellum

400
America´s first depression was known as the...

Panic of 1819

500

Who was declared the winner of the election of 1824?

John Quincy Adams

500

This last major battle of the War of 1812 was a decisive American victory.

Battle of New Orleans

500

The idea that Henry Clay supported John Quincy Adams in exchange for becoming Secretary of State was called this bargain.

Corrupt

500

What treaty reduced the number of warships on the Great Lakes?

Rush-Bagot

500

According to this Doctrine, Europe was not allowed to create new colonies in the Western Hemisphere.

Monroe