Unit 2 Flashcards
Who was first to serve as President of the United States?
George Washington.
Those who supported a Constitution were known as what?
Federalists.
Who served as Secretary of the Treasury while Washington was in office?
Alexander Hamilton.
Who served as Secretary of State while Washington was in office?
Thomas Jefferson.
The _________ was created in response to trying to decide if slaves should be considered when determining population rates.
Three-Fifths Compromise.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?
Bill of Rights.
This movement in 1786 was a response against taxes charged in Massachusetts.
Shay’s Rebellion.
How many years is a presidential term?
4 years.
Before serving in Washington’s Cabinet, which of the following men served as Ambassador to France?
Thomas Jefferson.
_________ was a major issue after the American Revolution and it placed a burden on the new nation.
Debt.
During his election, _________ did not receive enough votes from the Electoral College.
Thomas Jefferson.
_________ led an expedition that explored the newly purchased Louisiana territory.
Meriwether Louis.
Who stressed the concept of a stronger local government as opposed to a bigger federal government?
Thomas Jefferson.
What legislation stated that the states had the right to judge whether federal laws agreed with the Constitution?
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.
As President, he attempted to avoid war with France by sending representatives to Paris.
John Adams.
Who avoided war through economic embargoes?
Thomas Jefferson.
What allowed settlers to purchase land on credit in the western region of the United States?
Land Act of 1800.
_________ served first as Secretary of State, and later he was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
John Marshall.
The _________ added to the size of the United States, but it also added debt.
Louisiana Purchase.
In 1803, who was sent to Paris to buy New Orleans?
James Monroe.
The __________ was issued in 1795 after the United States defeated Native Americans in the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
Treaty of Greenville.
Which piece of legislation was issued to keep a balance in the number of slave states that were admitted to the Union?
The Missouri Compromise.
Which attack was launched by Tenskwatawa against William Henry Harrison on November 7, 1811?
Battle of Tippecanoe.
Who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”?
Francis Scott Key.
__________ was considered a factor in the War of 1812.
Impressment.
Many tribal leaders greatly opposed what?
Assimilation.
In 1808, he established Prophetstown.
Tenskwatawa.
Shortly after the war, which issue became political?
Slavery.
The __________ officially recognized the ending of the War of 1812.
Treaty of Ghent.
In an attempt to assist with financial issues after the war, Congress did what?
Created the Second Bank of the United States.
Which of the following was a challenge initially faced by the pioneers settling the frontier?
Stark conditions.
The __________ tried to resolve issues related to the Native Americans and southern boundaries of the United States.
Pinckney Treaty.
Who played a significant role in the construction of the Wilderness Road?
Daniel Boone.
What led to the acquisition of Florida for the United States?
Adams-Onis Treaty.
To give up a territory or relinquish power of a country is to ____?
Cede.
Who was the war hero that essentially conquered Florida?
Andrew Jackson.
In 1827, they declared themselves an independent nation.
Cherokee.
Who was President during the acquisition of Florida?
James Monroe.
Many settlers viewed which of the following groups as competition?
Africans Americans.
The __________ established guidelines for states to be admitted to the Union.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
__________ was a graduate of Yale University who worked diligently in educational reform.
Noah Webster.
Who defied British authorities while emigrating from Great Britain to the United States?
Samuel Slater.
What was a significant factor in the rise of slavery within the United States?
Cotton gin.
What led to an increase in communication?
Post office.
__________ were primarily constructed for profit.
Turnpikes.
This was constructed by cutting through the Cumberland Gap.
Wilderness Road.
What is the Cumberland Gap?
The Cumberland Gap is a narrow pass through the long ridge of the Cumberland Mountains, within the Appalachian Mountains, near the junction of the U.S. states of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.
What was run by water power and was highly utilized in the South?
The cotton gin.
__________ stressed self-reliance, frugality, and industry.
Republican Virtues.
Which country is credited with originating the Industrial Revolution?
Great Britain.
Which country was seen as the leader of the Industrial Revolution?
Great Britain.
This was considered the first attempt by the United States to create a Constitution; however, the document was viewed as weak by some leaders.
Articles of Confederation.
Which man served as the first Secretary of State under President Washington?
Thomas Jefferson.
What provided the ability to travel where there was not a natural waterway?
Canal.
What did the federal government assist in the construction of?
The Cumberland Gap.
_________ was a pioneer that helped with the construction of the Wilderness Road.
Daniel Boone.
To blend in with another culture is known as what?
Assimilation.
Who was the Chief Justice that made ruling in the Marbury vs. Madison?
John Marshall.
What was issued as a result of the Alien and Sedition Acts and stated that the states had the right to judge whether federal laws agreed with the Constitution?
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions.
What was considered the first order of business at the Constitutional Convention?
Electing a president.
This group was known for supporting the Constitution and desired a strong national government.
Federalists.
_________ was a graduate of Harvard University. He also served in the American Revolution and was elected as the second President of the United States.
John Adams.
Who played a significant role in the purchase of Louisiana?
James Monroe.
Who was responsible for burning Prophetstown, the haven for Native Americans within the Indiana region?
William Henry Harrison
_________ was the President in office during the Seminole uprisings in Florida.
James Monroe.
Which group was considered a source of competition by white settlers in the frontier?
African Americans.
The _________ would eventually serve as the fastest mode of transportation during the 1800s.
Train.
Who wrote the first American publication of the dictionary?
Noah Webster.
He served as an advisor to President Jefferson.
Benjamin Banneker.
What location was the scene of the Seminole uprisings during the 1800s?
Florida.
Who was the governor of Indiana and was responsible for negotiating the terms in the Treaty of Fort Wayne?
William Henry Harrison.
_________ was a war chief who assisted his brother in attacking the governor of Indiana.
Tecumseh.
Who devised a plan to conquer Florida during the early 1800s?
Andrew Jackson
To give up power or control of a specific issue or location is known as what?
To cede.
He was a Cherokee leader who devised a unique alphabet.
Tenskwatawa.
_________ became known as a textile tycoon during the 1800s.
Samuel Slater.
Who drew up the treaty in 1795 that initially helped resolve issues regarding Florida?
Thomas Pinckney.
Who was credited with bringing the Industrial Revolution to America?
Samuel Slater.
The _________ created their own legal system and declared themselves an independent nation in 1827.
Cherokee.
Which President served in office during the War of 1812?
James Madison.
What was seen as a significant cause of the War of 1812?
British Influence.
A(n) _________ was an underlying effect of the War of 1812.
Economic Depression.
Which of the following officially ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent.
The _________ stated the purpose of the Constitution.
Preamble.
Who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury for the new nation?
Alexander Hamilton.
_________ served as the first President of the United States and set the two-term precedent.
George Washington.
He implemented an economic embargo in 1807 in an effort to avoid war.
Thomas Jefferson.
Who first served as Vice President under George Washington and was later elected President?
John Adams.
_________ served as Secretary of State during Washington’s administration and was later elected as the third President of the United States.
Thomas Jefferson.
Through which treaty did the United States officially gain Florida but relinquish parts of Texas?
Adams-Onis Treaty.
