Jefferson Era
Politics and Regional Interests
American System
Presidential History
America on the World Stage
100

These acts, passed during the Adams Administration, helped propel Jefferson to victory in the Election of 1800.

What are the Alien & Sedition Acts?

100

The nickname given to time period following the end of the War of 1812 and the collapse of the Federalists Party.

What is the Era of Good Feelings?

100

He proposed the American System.

Who is Henry Clay?

100

The written letter George Washington presented to the American people when he decided not to seek a 3rd term.

What is Washington's Farewell Address?

100

President James Monroe's message to European nations to stay out of our hemisphere.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

200

In writing the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, Jefferson and Madison argued that states could ______ federal laws.

What is nullify?

200

He won the Presidency following Thomas Jefferson's two terms and served as the 4th President of the United States of America.`

Who is James Madison?

200
These were the three goals of the American System.

What are establish tariffs, renew the National Bank, and internal improvements?

200

The Political Party John Adams affiliated with as President.

What is the Federalist Party?

200

This future president led an army against the Shawnee tribe at the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Who is William Henry Harrison?

300

President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for ___________ dollars from the French in 1803.

What is $15 million?

300

These were the 3 regions defining the United States in the early 19th century.

What are the north, south, and west?

300

A major waterway created under the American System plan was this famous one named for a Great Lake.

What is the Erie Canal?

300

He served as John Adams Vice-President.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

300

A secret meeting of Federalists during the War of 1812 where they contemplated seceding from the United States of America.

What is the Hartford Convention?

400

This Supreme Court case secured the supremacy of the federal government over the states and declared the National Bank constitutional.

What is McCulloch vs. Maryland?

400

In 1819, this territory applied for statehood.

What is Missouri?

400

This region of the United States generally did not support tariffs.

What is the south?

400

He was the 4th President of the United States?

Who is James Madison?

400

This treaty was signed with the British and demilitarized the Great Lakes and settled the boundary with Canada.

What was the Rush-Bagot Treaty?

500

Proposed in 1807, this Act would block the U.S. from trading with all foreign nations.

What is the Embargo Act of 1807?

500

The Missouri Compromise maintained the balance of power by adding Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.  It further divided the country between slave and free states at this degree of latitude.

What is 36, 30?

500

The name of the road system created under the American System that stretched from Cumberland, Maryland towards St. Louis, Missouri.

What is the National Road?

500

This President sought to create a nation of farmers.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

500

A Treaty signed with Spain where they gave up Florida and claims to Oregon.

What was the Adams-Onis Treaty?