New Nation (wash-jackson) Flashcards

1
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what was Washingtonian message in his farewell address?

A

to stay neutral

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2
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what was the embargo act?

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ended all trade with foreign nation

Jefferson issued it to stay out of the war with France and Britain

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how did the U.S. come to Aquire the Louisiana purchase?

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Jefferson bought from Napoleon for 15 Mil.

he felt it wasn’t his given right in the constitution to buy land

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4
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why did the U.S. go to war with Britain in 1812?

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impressment of U.S. sailors

results: nationalism, Andrew Jackson and star spangled banner

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5
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why was nationalism a result of the war of 1812?

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Americans felt United after their victory

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what was the Monroe doctrine?

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US foreign policy regarding European countries in 1823, stated that if Europe colonized on land that interfered with south or north America, it would be seen as aggression

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why do some consider the presidency of Andrew Jackson The era of the common man?

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he practiced the spoil system

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in what ways did Washington set precedents as the first U.S. president?

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call him Mr. President

Stay 2 terms

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