9weeks Test Flashcards
Who became the fierce dictator of France in the early 1800’s
Napoleon
Which act made it a crime to criticize the government?
Sedition
What did Jefferson say was the first principle democracy?
Majority rule
What established the supreme court’s power to rule an act of congress unconstitutional?
12th amendment
Every year the Barbary pirates would accept payments from foreign nations as a means of protection in which pirates would not attack the ships
Tribute
Who did the U.S. Buy the Louisiana purchase from?
France
Who was the first African American to cross the western frontier?
York
Who would use press gangs to impress citizens?
British
What removed the restrictions on trade with England and France?
Maxims bill 2
How did Alexander Hamilton die?
In a gun fight
What banned all exports from the U.S.?
Embargo act
