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Unit 6
Presidents/Policies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| During John Adam's presidency, the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed. What was their primary purpose? | To provide for national security |
| The War of 1812 promoted the growth of American manufacturing and the free enterprise system by? | Decreasing U.S. dependency on foreign goods |
| What is Jacksonian Democracy? | A time period characterized by more involvement by the common man in politics and government |
| Who formed the Federalist Party? | Alexander Hamilton |
| What is the spoils system? | The practice of giving government jobs to loyal supporters |
| Why did white settlers ask the government to move Indians west during the 1830's? | They wanted the Native Americans' land for farming |
| What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine? | To stop European colonization in the western hemisphere (North and South America) |
| What was the Tariff of Abominations? Who supported it and who opposed it? | A protective tariff designed to protect industry in the north by taxing imported goods; North supported it; South opposed it |
| What was the Treaty of Ghent? | The peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 |
| Who was the Supreme Court justice that ruled the Cherokee could not be forced from their land? | John Marshall |
| Why were political parties formed? | Because of disagreements concerning the role of government (strong federal v. strong state) |
| What is the significance of 1803? | The Louisiana Purchase |
| What was the Whiskey Rebellion? | Pennsylvania farmers protested a tax on alcohol, and George Washington led troops to stop it; showed power of National government |
| What are 3 reasons why the Louisiana Purchase is significant? | Doubled the size of the U.S., gave control of the Mississippi River, gave control of New Orleans to U.S. |
| What is the free enterprise system? | An economic system in which business owners make most of the economic decisions |
| What is the feeling of pride in one's nation that swept through the U.S. after the War of 1812 called? | Nationalism - Era of Good Feelings |
| Which political party believed in strong states' rights and "strict" interpretation of the Constitution? | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Which Supreme Court case ruled that Georgia did not have the right to pass laws that removed Cherokees from their land? | Worcester v. Georgia |
| Which political party believed in strong central government and "loose" interpretation of the Constitution? | Federalist Party |
| What was the main cause of the War of 1812? | Impressment of Amerian sailors |
| What was a positive effect of opening the Erie Canal? | The waterway between New York cities made the movement of people and goods easier and cheaper |
| What was James Monroe's foreign policy called? | The Monroe Doctrine |
| What political party believed in the common man having governmental power? | Democratic-Republican Party |
| What 3 pieces of advice did Washington give in his farewell address? | Do not form political parties, do not form permanent alliances, stay out of European affairs |
| What land did the U.S. acquire from Spain as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty? | Florida |
| Who were the War Hawks? | Outspoken members of Congress who called for war against England; led by Henry Clay |
| Why did Jefferson hire Lewis and Clark? | To gather geographic information by exploring and mapping the Louisiana Territory |
| Which country sold the Louisiana Purchase to the United States? | France |
| Who did the United States fight against during the War of 1812? | England |
| Who formed the Democratic-Republican Party? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Which act allowed the federal government to pay Native Americans to move west? | Indian Removal Act |
| What is the name given to the time period when South Carolina refused to pay import taxes and threatened to secede from the nation? | Nullification Crisis |
| The burning of Washington, D.C., Battle of New Orleans, and Fort McHenry all took place during? | The War of 1812 |
| Why were Americans angry over the XYZ Affair? | They believed the 3 French agents (X, Y, and Z) had disrespected the U.S. by demanding a bribe |
| What did Francis Scott Key write after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships? | The Star Spangled Banner |
| The Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820 during James Monroe's presidency. What did it accomplish? | It prohibited slavery in the former Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 36'30', except within the state of Missouri which became a slave state, while Maine became a free state |
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