Unit 4 Flashcards
Early Republic
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What years did John Adams serve as President?
1797 to 1801
Which act was passed in 1798 that allowed the government to deport immigrants?
Alien and Sedition Acts
True or False: The Sedition Act made it illegal to criticize the government.
True
Who was President during the War of 1812?
James Madison
What major document did James Monroe issue in 1823 that warned European nations against colonization in the Americas?
Monroe Doctrine
Fill in the blank: George Washington’s farewell address warned against _____ and _____ in foreign affairs.
political parties; entanglements
What was the primary cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors and trade restrictions
Which President is known for the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
Stalemate, but it fostered a sense of national unity.
Who was the fourth President of the United States?
James Madison
Which President’s administration was marked by the ‘Era of Good Feelings’?
James Monroe
True or False: The Alien and Sedition Acts were popular and widely supported.
False
What was one long-term effect of the War of 1812?
Increased nationalism in the United States
What did George Washington advise against in his farewell address?
Political parties and foreign alliances
Fill in the blank: The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and _____.
Great Britain
Which President was in office during the writing of the Monroe Doctrine?
James Monroe
What was the main purpose of the Sedition Act?
To restrict speech that criticized the government
Who was the third President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
What year did the War of 1812 officially begin?
1812
True or False: The Monroe Doctrine established the U.S. as a dominant power in the Western Hemisphere.
True
What event is often considered the ‘Second War of Independence’?
The War of 1812
Who were the main opponents of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Democratic-Republicans
What was a significant effect of the Alien Acts?
Increased power of the federal government over immigrants
Fill in the blank: The War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of _____ in 1814.
Ghent
Which President is associated with the concept of Manifest Destiny?
James K. Polk
