Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and during what event was it written?
Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812
What improvement in transportation was made during Monroe's presidency that connected New York to the Great Lakes? What impact did it have?
Erie Canal; made transportation faster, easier and cheaper
What event involved the French demanding a bribe from the U.S. and therefore resulted in an undeclared war between France and the U.S.?
XYZ Affair
What is judicial review?
The power of the Supreme Court to determine if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional
What is the Era of Good Feelings?
The time period after the War of 1812 characterized by nationalism and patriotism
What impact did the area shaded in the map have on the United States?
It doubled the size of the United States
What is impressment?
The forced kidnapping of American sailors by the British
What were the ideas in Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
Tariffs,tax on whiskey and a national bank
What did the Treaty of Ghent do?
It ended the War of 1812
Who was president during the War of 1812?
James Madison
Who became known as the hero of the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
What did the Non-Intercourse Act do?
It prohibited Americans from trading with Britain and France.
Why did the first political parties develop?
Disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton over the creation of the national bank
What did the Supreme Court rule in Gibbons vs. Ogden?
Only the national government can control interstate commerce; decision increased the power of the national government
What event is the cartoon above making reference to?
Embargo Act of 1807
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Washington’s response demonstrated the strength of the new national government?
What Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marburg vs. Madison
Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark
What warnings did Washington give the nation in his Farewell Address?
to stay away from political parties, avoid permanent alliances, remain neutral, stay out of wars
What impact did the Embargo Act of 1807 have on the American economy?
it forced Americans to make their own manufactured goods; began to industrialize
In what year did the U.S. purchase Louisiana from France?
1803
What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?
It prohibited Americans from trading with all European nations
Who were the first 5 presidents in order?
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe
What was the major cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment
Who was president during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What did the Supreme Court rule in McCulloch vs. Maryland?
States could not tax the national government; decision increased the power of the national government
Who was president during the XYZ affair?
John Adams
How was Florida acquired?
As part of the Adams-Onis Treaty, Spain ceded the land to the U.S. for $5 million dollars
What foreign policy did the Monroe Doctrine establish?
European nations were told that the Western Hemisphere was closed to further European colonization and the U.S. would not interfere in Europe’s affairs
What did the Missouri Compromise do?
It maintained the balance between free states and slave states
What event that occurred during Monroe's presidency is the cartoon above making reference to?
Missouri Compromise
What laws made it illegal to criticize the government and made it easier to deport immigrants?
Alien & Sedition Acts