Unit 4: Early Presidents Test review Flashcards
What was the cabinet?
People who gave advice to the president.
Name the first five presidents in order
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.
Who were the the secretary of state, secretary of war, and secretary of treasury under Washington?
SOS- Thomas Jefferson
SOW- Henry Knox
SOT- Alexander Hamilton
What were the three parts of Hamilton’s financial plan?
- ) Pay off war debt
- ) Get money back through tariffs and taxes
- ) Form a national bank
What were the reasons for protective tariffs?
They would encourage the growth of American industry and raise money for the federal government.
What was the whiskey rebellion and what did it show?
It was when the Pennsylvania farmers refused to pay tax on whiskey. The army then enforced it, and showed the power of the federal government.
Which country was Jay’s treaty with and why was it contriversial?
Britain. Because some people didn’t trust Britain yet.
What is a procedent?
A rule establishes persuasive when deciding similar legal cases.
What was Washington’s foreign policy agenda?
He was neutral.
What were the precedents that Washington set?
Two term presidency, cabinet, and the start of political parties.
What did Washington warn about in his farewell address?
To avoid permanent alliances with other countries.
Why did the first political parties form?
Because Jefferson and Hamilton couldn’t agree on anything.
Identify the political parties with F for federalists and DR for democratic republicans.
Founder was Alexander Hamilton, Founder was Thomas Jefferson, Strong national government, Favored France, Economy based on agriculture, Strong state governments weak national governments, Favored Britain
1.) F 2.) DR 3.) F 4.) DR 5.)F 6.) DR 7.) F
Who was president when the alien and sedition acts were created?
John Adams.
What did the Virginia/Kentuky resolutions state?
If a state didn’t agree with a law they didn’t have to do it.
Describe the XYZ affair.
France was attacking American ships to influence elections and to get Britain and France special privileges. But Adams sends ambassadors to negotiate with French agents, but they demand money for the Americans to see the French minister so they refuse and the attacks continue.
What was Adams foreign policy agenda?
Neutral.
Which two men were running for the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
Who won the election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson.
What is the name of the principal that states the supreme court can declare a law unconstitutional?
Judicial review.
Which president bought the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson.
Which country did the U.S buy the Louisiana Purchase from and what year was it?
France. 1803
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?
$15 million dollars.
Why did the U.S want to buy the Louisiana territory?
To expand their territory/land.
What did the Louisiana Purchase do for the size of the U.S?
It roughly doubled in size.
Who explored the Louisiana territory?
Lewis and Clark.
Which president issued the embargo act?
Jefferson.
Which two contries was the U.S tying to target when they passed the embargo act in 1807?
France and Britain.
What was the purpose of the Embargo act?
To freeze trade with France and Britain.
What replaced the embargo act in 1809?
The non-intercourse act.
Which president declared war on Britain in 1812?
James Madison.
What are four causes of the war of 1812?
- ) Britain impressing American ships
- ) A British captain fired on USS Chesapeake
- ) Britain supplied Indians with weapons to fight settlers
- ) House of reps wanted to move Canada
What are four events that happened in the war of 1812?
- ) American patriotism was boosted
- ) Native Americans weakened
- ) American manufacturing picked up
- ) The U.S proved they could defend themselves
T or F, the British attacked and burned Washington, DC and the White House.
True.
T or F, Dolley Madison did not take any valuable paintings or documents from the White House before it burned down in the war of 1812.
False.
T or F, Francis Scott Key wrote the star-spangled banner during the war of 1812?
True.
At which battle during the war of 1812 did Andrew Jackson become a war hero!
Battle of New Orleans.
What’s the name of the treaty that ended the war of 1812?
The treaty of Ghent.
