Early Republic Era (Review) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Review of key facts on the Early Republic.

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What was the first attempt by a state to nullify a federal law?

Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

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What amendment were the Alien & Sedition Acts violating?

1st amendment

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The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions first introduced what idea?

States rights

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The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions first introduced what idea?

States rights

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Who was the Native American woman who helped Lewis & Clark on their journey?

Sacagawea

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What law prohibited Americans from trading with all European nations?

Embargo Act of 1807

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What was the name of the people that demanded that the U.S. declare war against Great Britain in War of 1812?

War Hawks

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What kind of interpretation of the Constitution did the Democratic-Republicans have?

strict interpretation

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What did the Treaty of Ghent do?

it ended the War of 1812

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Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?

Francis Scott Key

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Who were the explorers sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

Lewis and Clark

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Who became known as the hero of the Battle of New Orleans?

Andrew Jackson

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Who saved the portrait of Geoge Washington during the War of 1812?

Dolley Madison

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Who did the U.S. purchase Louisiana from and for how much?

France for $15 million

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What was the purpose of the American System suggested by Henry Clay?

to make the economy self-sufficient by having each region specialize in certain areas (ex. North-industry, South-cotton, West-food)

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What compromise maintained the balance of power between free and slave states?

Missouri Compromise of 1820

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