S.S mp 4 1st test

Question 1

Alexander Hamilton.

Answer 1

He was a member of the Federalist party, he was also Washington’s
Secretary of the Treasury, and he created the National Bank

Question 2

The Alien Acts

Answer 2

• This act allowed the president to kick out any foreigner (Alien) ruled as
  dangerous to the country.

Question 3

Democratic-Republicans

Answer 3

• This was a political party that favored strong state governments and a
  smaller national government. The party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and
  they preferred a strong partnership with France and rule by the common people.

Question 4

The Embargo Act

Answer 4

• This act was issued by Jefferson to avoid involving the U.S. in war with
  France and Britain. It prohibited U.S. ships from leaving U.S. ports and trading with any foreign
  nation.

Question 5

The Era of Good Feelings

Answer 5

• The period of James Monroe’s presidency earned this nickname.
  There was only one political party, and the war with Britain had ended.

Question 6

Excise Tax -

Answer 6

An excise tax is a tax from the government on a specific good or service.

Question 7

The Farewell Address -

Answer 7

This was Washington’s last speech as president where he warned the US
to stay neutral, avoid alliances with other countries, and not to form political parties.

Question 8

Federalists -

Answer 8

This was a political party that supported a strong federal government. First led by
Alexander Hamilton, the Federalists also favored a government ruled by the upper class and a
strong partnership with the British.

Question 9

George Washington -

Answer 9

Best known as the first American president, Washington was also a
military general, a founding father, and a slaveholder.

Question 10

Impressment -

Answer 10

The act of forcing a person to serve in the army or navy. This tactic was
commonly use by the British against American sailors.

Question 11

James Madison -

Answer 11

He was the 4th president, a founding father, and leader in the drafting of the
Constitution. Madison was also a slaveholder.

Question 12

James Monroe -

Answer 12

Monroe was president during the “Era of Good Feelings.” He issued the Monroe
Doctrine, and he was president during the Missouri Compromise.

Question 13

John Adams -

Answer 13

Adams was the first vice president and the second president. He was a member of
the Federalist Party.

Question 14

John Marshall -

Answer 14

He was an early Chief Justice and established judicial review. He was involved
with important cases such as Marbury v Madison, Gibbons v.. Ogden, and McCulloch v Maryland.

Question 15

Judicial Review -

Answer 15

This means that the Supreme Court has the right to determine whether laws
passed by Congress are constitutional.

Question 16

The Louisiana Purchase -

Answer 16

This territory was purchased by President Jefferson through a treaty.
Located west of the Mississippi, it doubled the size of the United States.

Question 17

Marbury v. Madison -

Answer 17

This Supreme Court case established the understanding that the Supreme
Court had the right to interpret the U.S. Constitution. This is called judicial review.

Question 18

The Monroe Doctrine -

Answer 18

This policy was created by James Monroe. It established the idea that any
intervention by Europe into Latin America would be responded to by the United States.

Question 19

The National Bank -

Answer 19

Created by Alexander Hamilton, this bank created funds for the national
government, gave loans to businesses, and issued bank notes.

Question 20

The Sedition Act -

Answer 20

Passed during Adams’ presidency, this act meant that citizens could face fines
or be jailed if they criticized the government or government officials.

Question 21

Thomas Jefferson -

Answer 21

He was the 3rd president and Washington’s Secretary of State. He opposed
the National Bank and supported the French in the French Revolution. He was also a slaveholder.

Question 22

The War of 1812-

Answer 22

This war was fought between the U.S. and the Britain from 1812-1815. It was
primarily caused by the U.S.’s desire to expand and the trade restrictions placed on the U.S. by
Britain.

Question 23

The Whiskey Rebellion -

Answer 23

This was a protest by farmers in western Pennsylvania against the
Whiskey tax. Washington’s response (12,000 soldiers strong), showed the power of the new
federal government.

Question 24

The XYZ Affair -

Answer 24

This affair happened when France seized US ships in order to prevent
Americans from trading with the British. France then demanded money from President Adams,
who refused, stating that he would not pay a bribe.