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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The "XYZ" Affair (1797) led to near formal war with | France |
| The primary reason for the announcement of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 was | a fear of European involvement in Latin America. |
| The first American political party to successfully have a President in office was the | Federalists. |
| The Monroe Doctrine was intended to prevent European expansion in | South Africa |
| Alexander Hamilton's plan for a “national bank” was politically significant because it | caused the first direct conflict between supporters of strict interpretation versus loose interpretation of the Constitution. |
| During the early 1800s the British Navy began to take U.S. sailors and sea merchants captive during the early 1800s, forcing them to work on British ships. What was this practice called? | Impressment |
| Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory could be viewed as hypocritical because | as a Democratic-Republican, he would normally be against such Presidential power. |
| Why was the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 sometimes thought of as a "meaningless" American victory? | It occurred after the end of the War of 1812. |
| Which event was a direct result of the Louisiana Purchase and helped to lay the foundations for western expansion? | Lewis and Clark expedition |
| The MOST important aspect of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was that it | showed the U.S. backed the independence of Latin America. |
| Which of these BEST describes the advice George Washington gave Americans about relationships with foreign powers in his Farewell Address? | America should form temporary alliances with foreign nations only in extraordinary emergencies. |
| The Whiskey Rebellion was significant in U.S. history MAINLY because | the federal government used force to enforce the laws of the land. |
| Massachusetts delegate to 1st and 2nd Continental Congress · Co-author and signer of the Declaration of Independence · First Vice President of the United States · Second President of the United States Which famous American is being described here? | John Adams |
| The period immediately after the War of 1812 was known as | The Era of Good Feelings |
| What was the MAIN difference in the beliefs of the earliest political parties? | the power of government |
| Which statement BEST describes why the election of 1800 is called the "revolution of 1800"? | It was the first time that power was transferred to a different political party. |
| The only Federalist President, John Adams, was defeated in the election of 1800 by | Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican. |
| Which early president passed the unpopular Alien & Sedition acts, which restricted people speaking out against the government and allowed him to deport foreigners? | President John Adams |
| Why was Monroe's presidency known as the "Era of Good Feelings"? | There was more national unity due to the end of the War of 1812. |
| After the War of 1812, an increase in _____ contributed to transportation improvements across the United States. | nationalism |
| When studying the Constitution and early United States History, the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 can be viewed as a violation of which of these? | The first admendment |
| Which of these was a major source of conflict between President John Adams and Vice President Thomas Jefferson? | Thomas Jefferson opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by the Federalist Congress. |
| Whose on-field leadership is responsible for the success of the United States in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812? | Andrew Jackson |
| What ideas belonged to alexander hamilton | supported loose constitutional interpretation was pro-british favored a national bank |
| who did the house of representatives choose in the election of 1824 | John Quincy Adams |
| What is described at a "corrupt baragain" | The election of 1824 |
| Who won the election of 1828 | Andrew Jackson |
| What did jacksons philosophy about the role of government become known as | Jacksonian democracy |
| what were jacksons ideas of the role of the government | Strong President, weak congress More citizen participation in the government Increased state power |
| what is the he nullification crisis | protected northern industry from European compition by creating a tariff. |
| what is nicknamed the "tariff of abominations" | the nullification crisis |
| what were the effects of the nullification crisis | south carolina threatened to secede VP John C. Calhoun resigned to go home Jackson threatened to hang Calhoun |
| What did senator Henry Clay do for the nullification crisis | Introduced a compromise that would reduce tariffs over a ten-year period |
| what does sectionalism mean | putting your states needs over that of your nation |
| What was the indian removal act | southerners wanted the American Indians land for growing cotton and mining gold so jackson signed the Indian removal act. |
| What was Warchester v. Georgia | Cherokee sued the US government and the supreme court rulled in favor of the Cherokee. Samuel Worchester helped the Cherokee. Jackson ignored the ruling and lead to the "trail of tears" |
| What was the American system | an economic plan developed by Henery Clay to make the US more self-sufficiant |
| What were the 3 main topics of the American System | Promote US industry Connect the three regionds of the US through infrastructure National bank to stabilize the economy |
| How did the american systems promote the US industry | north moved to manufacturing during the industrial revolution the US created a protective tariff (tariff of abominations) and the profits would be used to improve infrastructure. |
| How did the american systems connect regions: infrastructure | federally funded roads, canals, ad railroads would improve trade and lead to expansion |
| how did the american systems help the national bank | central bank with national currency would make trade easier and stabalize the economy |