The problem that George Washington encountered when he became president
pay off the debt/the debt from the American Revolution
Political party led by Alexander Hamilton, supported the national bank, supported Britain, supported a strong central government
Federalist Party
3 precedents established by President George Washington
Appoint a Cabinet, recommended the title "Mr. President," first to serve two terms
4th President of the United States
James Madison
Rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people (individual rights)
Ninth Amendment
Territory purchased from France, doubled the size of the United States, gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River (1803)
Louisiana Purchase
Peace treaty that ended the War of 1812
Treaty of Ghent (1814)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court that wrote the decision in Marbury v. Madison that established judicial review
John Marshall
An issue or event that takes place IN the United States
domestic
The British practice of kidnapping American sailors and forcing them to join the navy
impressment
5 warnings and advice from the Farewell Address (name at least 3)
pay off the debt, avoid political parties, stay neutral, avoid European conflicts, avoid permanent alliances
Economic system that allows private ownership of property, entrepreneurship, free competition, and minimal governmental regulation of the economy
Free Enterprise
Due process of law, rights of the accused
Fifth Amendment
Political party led by Thomas Jefferson, opposed the national bank, supported France, supported states' rights and the rights of the common man
Democratic-Republican Party
Written by Francis Scott Key, written during the Battle of Fort McHenry in 1814, became the national anthem of the United States in 1931 and has endured due to memorializing a patriotic act in U.S. history
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Fourth Amendment
Domestic issue that tested the domestic authority of the federal government, especially when it comes to passing and enforcing tax laws (1794)
Whiskey Rebellion
1807 law that was meant to punish Britain and France as a result of impressment; instead, it damaged the U.S. economy, like the commercial shipping industry of New England
Embargo Act
5 freedoms: freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
First Amendment
Rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the states (Federalism; states' rights)
Tenth Amendment
Not choosing sides in a war or conflict
neutral/neutrality
2nd President of the United States
John Adams
War between Britain and the United States, caused by the British impressment of sailors and blockade of U.S. trading ships
War of 1812
Right to a fair, impartial and speedy trial
Sixth Amendment
An issue or event that involves another country
foreign
1st President of the United States
George Washington
The four parts of Hamilton's Financial Plan
assume state's debts, establish a national bank, whiskey tax, protective tariffs
The right NOT to quarter soldiers
Third Amendment
3rd President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson
Right to a trial by jury
Seventh Amendment
Last major battle of the War of 1812, making General Andrew Jackson a national hero
Battle of New Orleans (1815)
River used by Lewis and Clark in their expedition to explore the new Louisiana Territory
Missouri River
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