History test 12/5
Why did Washington distrust the two-party system?
- he saw political parties as a danger to national unity and national safety (Washington's Farewell Address in 1776)
In 1798 Washington produced __________ gallons of whiskey at Mt. Vernon, making him the single largest distiller of alcohol in America.
11 thousand
Madison's presidency was defined by the war of __________
1812
Madison was __________ years old and from __________
57, virginia
Washington was __________ years old and from __________.
57, virginia
Jefferson was __________ years old and from __________
58, Virginia
Monroe was __________ years old and from __________
58, virginia
Adams was __________ years old and from __________
61, Massachuttes
__________ - Texans were fighting for independence from mexico
Alamo
Monroe sent troops to Florida led by Gen. __________ __________, the hero of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
__________ __________: - in office 1817-1825 - Born n California/ Tennessee (The Waxhaws)
Andrew Jackson
__________ __________: - spoils system - Indian removal act of 1830 - trail of tears
Andrew Jackson
Susan B. __________ and Elizabeth Cady __________ led the protest for Women's rights to vote (suffrage) in Seneca Falls, NY.
Anthony, Stanton
__________ - elite few, rich, well educated, would rule wisely
Aristocracy
In August of 1814 the __________ raided Washington D.C. and burned the white house
British
__________-__________ - Strong state government, limited power of the national government, and strict interpretation of the constitution.
Democratic republicans
__________ __________ - allowed for transportation from the great lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
Erie Canal
What party did Hamilton belong to?
Federalists
__________ - Strong central government, fewer states rights, and loose interpretation of the constitution.
Federalists
Swamp land known as __________ __________would eventually become the location of the federal capital city of Washington D.C.
Foggy Bottom
__________ __________: - established the federal court system - established cabinet system - plans initiated for Washington D.C.
George Washington
Name 3 members of Washington's cabinet: 1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________
Hamilton Jefferson Knox
__________ __________: - Missouri compromise - Monroe doctrine - purchased Florida from Spain
James Monroe
Departments Washington created: state - __________ war - __________ treasury - __________ attorney general - __________
Jefferson Knox Hamilton Randolph
__________ __________: - two-party system becomes more influential - appoints John Marshall to Supreme Court
John Adams
Jefferson launched secret discovery mission known as the __________ and __________ expedition
Louis clark
__________ __________ __________: Outcome - America wins the war and claims what becomes the state of California, New Mexico, Neveda, Arizona, and Utah
Mexican American War
During Monroe's presidency congress would pass the __________ compromise of 1820
Missouri
Monroe's defining moment as president was the __________ __________
Monroe Doctrine
__________ is the only foreign capital to be name after a United States president
Monrovia
Washington chose __________ during the war between Britain and France.
Neutrallity
The white house was completed in __________ of 1800
November
Lewis and Clark explore the Louisiana purchase with guide __________
Sacajawea
In 1802 the press reported that Jefferson was having an affair with one of his slaves named __________ __________
Sally Hemmings
Alamo: Mexicans were fighting against general __________ __________
Santa Anna
__________ __________ Declaration: first public protest for women's rights
Seneca Falls
Wrote the declaration of __________, which mirrors the declaration of independence, inserting the word "__________" in the place of "men" and listing their grievances against men.
Sentiments, women
In 1819 the __________ ceded Florida to the united states
Spanish
John Adams lost re-election to the presidency to his Vice President __________ __________
Thomas Jefferson
__________ __________: - 1st peaceful transfer of power between parties
Thomas Jefferson
__________ __________: - Louisiana purchase - Lewis and Clark expedition
Thomas Jefferson
Two presidents signed the Declaration of Independence: __________ __________ and __________ __________. Both died on July 4th 1826, the __________ anniversary of the signing
Thomas Jefferson, john adams, 50th
Monroe was the last of the __________ __________ generation to hold high office
Virginia dynasty
Which 2 issues defined Adams'presidency? 1. __________ __________ 2. __________ __________ __________
XYZ Affair alien sedition acts
What did the Judiciary act establish? - allowed the state court discussions to be __________ to a federal court
appealed
Jefferson kept 2 __________ __________ at the white house that were given to him by Lewis and Clark and housed n cages on the South Lawn
bear cubs
Why did Hamilton support the national bank?
believed it was necessary to carry out duties (implied in the constitution, loose interpretation)
War of 1812 - US VS BRITAIN: Causes: __________ blockade of east coast and great lakes British impessment of __________ __________
british, american citizens
War of 1812: - White house is __________ - Star spangled banner is written and becomes the national anthem - U.S. defended Britain, claiming the __________ Territory in the NW (now Washington state)
burned, oregon
Jefferson's defining moment of his presidency is the __________ __________ __________ __________
buying the Lousianna Purchase
Jackson's presidency - the era of the __________ __________ or universal __________ __________
common man, man suffrage
__________ __________ - an invention by Eli Whitney to remove seeds from cotton that increased cotton production (1793)
cotton gin
the __________ __________ increased the amount of slave labor needed by new cotton plantations
cotton gin
the deep south was called the "__________ __________"
cotton kingdom
the mechanical reaper was created by __________ __________
cyrus mccormick
what political party was Andrew Jackson in?
democrat
James Madison was a __________ __________who served from 1809 to 1817
democratic republican
James Monroe was a __________ __________ who served from 1817 to 1825
democratic republican
Thomas Jefferson was a __________ __________who served from 1801 to 1809
democratic republican
Which party did Jefferson belong to?
democratic republicans
how did Jefferson feel about political power and the common people? - __________ centralized government - __________ the common people
distrusted, trusted
In 1807 Jefferson issued the __________ act stopping all trade with all foreign nations
embargo
how did Hamilton feel about political power and the common people? - __________ centralized government - __________ the common people
favored, distrusted
what did the judiciary act established? - established __________ __________ and __________ courts
federal circuit, district
what did the judiciary act established? - set up __________ __________ __________
federal court system
John Adams was a __________ who served from 1797 to 1801
federalist
Washington was a __________ who served from 1789 to 1797.
federalist
congressmen known as __________ wanted to go to war with France
hawks
__________ __________ __________ - a method to force american indians from their lands and onto designed reservations - the cherokee were moved from Georgia to Oklahoma
indian removal act
the indian removal act was signed by president __________
jackson
Lewis and clark were looking for a water route from the __________ __________ to the __________ __________
mississippi river, pacific ocean
__________ __________ - foreign policy theory was written by James Monroe
monroe doctrine
John Adams is the Father of the American __________
navy
Washington was considered an action hero in his time and rode a white horse named __________.
nelson
Monroe was __________ when he ran for his second term as president.
opposed
Dolly Madison's favorite flavor of ice cream was __________
oyster
Before the war of 1812, Madison proposed that the United States, instead of building ships, should simply rent __________ navy. It didn't happen.
protugal
alamo - texans were led by __________ __________
sam hudson
One of Washington's quirks was that he refused to __________ __________
shake hands
__________ __________ - Jackson appointed all new government workers who were friends and agreed with his political party
spoils system
What departments did Washington create?
state, war, treasury, attorney general
what did the judiciary act established? - determined the number of __________ __________ __________
supreme court judges
Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose the national bank?
they believed it was unconstitutional (not written, strict interpretation)
__________ __________ bought land from Mississippi river to rocky mts from france
thomas jafferson
Erie Canal increased __________ in the Northern Territories
trade
__________ _____ __________ - the enforcement of the Indian removal act
trail of tears
In December of 1814 Madison sent a __________ to negotiate peace with Britain
treaty
George Washington was the only president to ever be elected __________.
unanimously
Adams was Americas first __________ __________
vice president
Monroe Doctrine - U.S. controls __________ __________ and tells __________ to stay out
western hemisphere, europeans
the Louisiana Purchase allows for __________ __________
westward expansion
