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Who was known as the "Great Compromiser"?
Henry Clay
What is impressment?
the forced kidnapping of American sailors
What were some of the causes of the War of 1812?
1. impressment 2. freedom of the seas 3. British supplied Native Americans with weapons
Who was president during the Era of Good Feelings?
James Monroe
How did the U.S. acquire Florida?
with the Adams-Onis Treaty signed with Spain for $5 million dollars
What were some of the effects of the War of 1812?
U.S. gained respect from Great Britain and other foreign nations, America industrialized, free trade for the U.S., sense of pride and nationalism
Who was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during which the power of the national government was increased?
John Marshall
What Supreme Court case dealt with the issue of whether or not a state could tax the national government?
McCulloch vs. Maryland
What time period is characterized by nationalism and patriotism?
Era of Good Feelings
What foreign policy told European nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere?
Monroe Doctrine
Who was president during the War of 1812?
James Madison
Which Supreme Court case ruling increased the power of the national government when it gave them control over interstate commerce?
Gibbons vs. Ogden
What were the components of Hamilton's Financial Plan?
1. create a national bank 2. taxes on whiskey 3. tariffs
What was Jefferson's problem when it came to purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
the issue that the Constitution didn't say the president had the power to purchase land from a foreign country
What election ended in a tie before Thomas Jefferson was elected president?
Election of 1800
What part of the Constitution allowed the creation of the national government?
the Elastic clause or the "necessary and proper" clause
What does judicial review mean?
the power of the Supreme Court to delcare acts of Congress or the president unconstitutional
What impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the U.S.?
it doubled the size of the country
What compromise maintained the balance of power between free and slave states?
Missouri Compromise of 1820
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)
Who did the U.S. purchase Louisiana from and for how much?
France for $15 million
Who saved the portrait of Geoge Washington during the War of 1812?
Dolley Madison
Who became known as the hero of the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Who were the explorers sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
What did the Treaty of Ghent do?
it ended the War of 1812
What kind of interpretation of the Constitution did the Democratic-Republicans have?
strict interpretation
What was the name of the people that demanded that the U.S. declare war against Great Britain in War of 1812?
War Hawks
What law prohibited Americans from trading with all European nations?
Embargo Act of 1807
Who was the Native American woman who helped Lewis & Clark on their journey?
Sacagawea
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions first introduced what idea?
States rights
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions first introduced what idea?
States rights
What amendment were the Alien & Sedition Acts violating?
1st amendment
What was the first attempt by a state to nullify a federal law?
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
What kind of interpretation of the Constitution did the Federalist Party have?
loose interpretation
What is a precedent?
An example that others follow
What was the name of the treaty in which Britain agreed to remove its troops from the Northwest territory and America agreed to repay its debts to Britain?
Jay's Treaty
When war broke out between France and Great Britain, how did Washington respond?
He maintained neutrality by issuing the Proclamation of Neutrality
What were some of the warnings that Washington gave the nation in his Farewell Address?
stay away from political parties, avoid wars and European organizations, avoid permanent alliances
What kind of national government did the Federalist Party want?
A strong national government
What is a protective tariff?
A tax on imported goods to protect American industry from foreign competition
What is the significance of 1803?
Lousiana Purchase occurred
What Supreme Court case established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
Marbury vs. Madison
Who was president during the XYZ Affair?
John Adams
What was Alexander Hamilton's role during Washington's presidency?
He was the Secretary of Treasure responsible for creating the national bank
What law created the federal court system?
Judiciary Act of 1789
What kind of economy did the Democratic-Republicans believe in?
agricultural
What was the name of the protest by farmers in Pennsylvania in response to the taxes on whiskey? How did Washington respond?
Whiskey Rebellion; Washington sent troops and in doing so demonstrated the power of the new government to enforce laws
What laws were passed during John Adams' Presidency which gave the government the power to imprison or deport foreign citizens or those who criticized the government?
Alien and Sedition Acts
What kind of economy did the Federalists believe in?
manufacturing (business and industry)
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