Unit 4: Early Republic Flashcards
What tradition did George Washington establish regarding presidential terms?
Two-term limit
What was the purpose of the Neutrality Proclamation issued by George Washington?
To avoid war between France and Britian
What event in 1794 demonstrated the strength of the new U.S. government?
The Whiskey Rebellion
What did George Washington warn against in his Farewell Address regarding political parties?
He warned that they cause division
What did George Washington advise in his Farewell Address regarding foreign alliances?
To stay out of European wars.
What was the XYZ Affair?
The XYZ Affair involved France kidnapping U.S. sailors because they were not helping or joining the war with them.
What did U.S. officials encounter during the XYZ Affair?
They were met by three men named XYZ who asked for money before talking.
What was the Alien Act of 1789?
The Alien Act deported non-citizens or immigrants that were seen as a threat.
Who did the Alien Act target?
It targeted those who might likely support the opposing opponent, Jefferson.
What was the Sedition Act?
It made it illegal to criticize the govenrment.
What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?
It was to silence the Democrats.
What did the Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions assert?
Kentucky stated that the state had the right to judge the constitutionality of a federal law and nullify it if considered unconstituional.
A Virginia resolution was drafted by James Madison that stated the states can interfere to prevent unconsitutional punishment and federal laws.
What did the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 accomplish?
It doubled the size of the U.S.
What was the Embargo Act of 1807?
-Impacted upon Thomas Jefferson
- Ban trade with all countries
Neither supports France nor Britain.
-Led to manufacturing and made the U.S make their own product.
What was one cause of the War of 1812?
British impressment (kidnapping U.S. sailors)
What was another cause of the War of 1812?
British arming Natives (against the U.S.)
What happened during the War of 1812?
The British burn down the Washington, D.C
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
What battle in 1815 made Andrew Jackson a war hero?
It was the Battle of New Orleans.
What was one effect of the War of 1812?
America started to make their own products and boost their manufacturing.
