Question | Answer |
Delegates | Electors from each state that select the president. |
Precedent | A decision or an action that becomes and example for later generations. |
Judiciary Act of 1789 | Congress created a federal court system. |
Alexander Hamilton | He became the United States' first secretary of treasury. |
Bonds | Certificate that promises to repay money owed. |
Thomas Jefferson | He became the United States' first secretary of state. |
Protective Tariff | Tax played on foreign goods. |
Bank of the US | It opened in 1791 to provide some stability to the U.S economy. |
France | Inspired by our revolution, this country had one of their own. |
Neutrality | With France and England at war, the U.S makes this proclamation so we won't have to choose friends. |
Jay's Treaty | Unpopular agreement reached with England in 1794 due to the issue of impressments. |
Spain | This European country agrees to change the borders of Florida in Pinckney's Treaty. |
Little Turtle | Indian Leader who was fighting Americans in the Northwest territory. |
Whiskey Rebellion | This rebellion of farmers was quickly put down by President Washington. |
Farewell Address | Washington officially says "good-bye" to public service with this speech. |
Political Parties | Groups that help government officials and shape government policies. |
Judicial Review | This power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional. |
Marbury vs. Madison | This court case established judicial review. |
Louisiana Purchase | This purchase of American land from France doubles the size of the United States in 1803. |
Lewis and Clark | These men are selected by Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase. |
Sacajawea | This young Native American woman guided Lewis and Clark. |
Zebulon Pike | He set out to find the starting point of the Red River in the Rockies. |
Impressment | The practice of capturing American ships and sailors and forcing them into service. |
Embargo | Refusing to trade with another country. |
Non-Intercourse Act | Act that banned trade with Britain and France. |
Tecumseh | Native American who tried to unite the Indians of the Northwest Territory. |
William Henry Harrison | Governor of the Indiana Territory who defeats the Indians of the Northwest Territory. |
War Hawks | Members of Congress who want to go to war with Britain. |
James Madison | This "Father of the Constitution" was elected our 4th president in 1808. |
Old Ironsides | Nickname given to the USS Constitution when cannonball bounced off her side. |
Andrew Jackson | American hero at the Battle of New Orleans. |
Treaty of Ghent | Treaty which ends the War of 1812. |
Era of Good Feeling | Name given to the time period after the war of 1812. |
James Monroe | Republican who won the Election of 1816 and 1820 becoming our 5th president. |
Adams-Onis Treaty | The boundaries of Florida are settled in this treaty in 1819. |
Monroe Doctrine | Warning to European powers to make no more attempts to colonize in the Americas. |
Missouri Compromise | Compromise that brings Missouri into the Union as a slave state; Maine as a free state. |
Henry Clay | Kentucky congressman responsible for passage of the Missouri Compromise. |
American System | Henry Clay's plan to improve roads and build canals. |
Corrupt Bargain | Nickname given to the disputed Election of 1824. |