Unit 3: National Expansion

Marbury versus Madison was the first of many important decisions made by this man during the 35 years as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Marshall

Battle of Lake Erie

Oliver Hazard Perry

the first political parties were formed around what differences

Regional and economic

the following item was a factor in ending the alliance between France and the United States

-fighting between French and American ships -French interception and impounding of American vessels Bound for England -the XYZ Affair where in a high monetary price was placed as a condition for a treaty with France

many Americans opposed Hamilton's proposal to have the national government assume debts owed by the states because

-many people did not want the speculators to gain profits from the scheme -the Republicans feared that the national government would get too powerful -States that had already paid a large portion of their debt wouldn't have to help pay the debts of other states

a separate vote for president and vice president was required by which amendment to the Constitution?

12th

what was the price paid for the Louisiana Purchase

15 million

Antifederalists

A member of a party opposed to the Federalists.

Federalist Party

a political party in the United States that favored the adoption of the Constitution and, later, the establishment of a strong central government; it existed from about 1791 to about 1816

the Constitution made no mention of

a presidential cabinet

excise tax

a tax on the manufacture, sale, or use of certain articles

Jefferson's government was the beginning of what

a wise and popular government in the United States

the emphasis of Washington's Farewell Address was to not make any permanent what?

alliances

Judiciary Act

an effort to preserve Federalist principles

embargo

an order of government forbidding Merchant ships to enter or leave it's ports

Randolph

attorney general under Washington

Sedition Act

authorized fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment for hindering government

the French react to Jay's Treaty with England by

beginning to capture American ships

Hamilton Justified the establishment of a National Bank with what reasons?

by having it hold funds by lending money by developing currency

Kentucky and Virginia resolutions

claimed that the states could nullify any actions by the federal government that they judged unconstitutional

the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions made in opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts did what?

claimed that the states could nullify any actions by the federal government that they judged unconstitutional

blockade

control of who or what goes into or out of the place, especially by police or by an army or by a Navy

Madison

drafter of the Bill of Rights

Pickney

envoi to Spain who negotiated the 1796 treaty that guaranteed free navigation

Pinckney

envoy to Spain who negotiated the 1796 treaty that guaranteed free navigation

Washington's main objective as president of the United States was to?

establish respect for the office of the presidency

the Embargo Act was an attempt to do what

exert pressure on England after the Chesapeake affair

Hamilton was a leader of what party

federalist

because of the Alien and Sedition Acts and because of its unpopular policies what party lost its popular support and I'll in the election of 1800?

federalist

Jefferson

first Secretary of State

Hamilton

first Secretary of the Treasury

Democratic-Republicans

formed in 1792, favored a weak federal government and farmers.

what did Thomas pinckney's treaty with Spain do or win for the United States?

free navigation of the Mississippi and permission for American traders to deposit goods for shipment at the mouth of the river

Washington's election to the presidency was important because of what?

he considered every problem thoughtfully and followed through

Napoleon was anxious to sell the Louisiana Territory why

he needed money to continue his war with England

what prompted Hamilton's economic measures?

his determination to strengthen the national government

electors

members of The Electoral College

Jay

minister to Britain who negotiated a treaty in 1795

in response to President Adams efforts to reach an understanding the French requested what

money before talks would begin

the United States did not take either side in the French Revolution but adopted a position of strict what?

neutrality

the terms of the settlement reached with France in 1800s cleared the way for what?

peaceful sailing

Alien Act

permitted the president to deport aliens whom he judged dangerous

alien enemies Act

permitted the president to imprison or Deport dangerous aliens in time of War

the Judiciary Act of 1789

provided for the Chief Justice and five associate justices

Hamilton proposed paying the entire national debt at its face value in order to?

restore the nation's economic credit so that the government could raise money in the future

the Alien and Sedition Acts were designed to do what

restrain Republican opposition to the Federalists administration

Adams

second president of the United States

Alien and Sedition Acts

series of laws which took advantage of War hysteria to control the Republicans

Jay's Treaty with England was unpopular in the United States because the British did not promise to stop interfering with American what?

shipping

the United States was brought to the brink of war with England in 1794 because of what action

the British seizure of American ships and impressment of American seamen

Washington's proclamation of neutrality of 1793 was made because

the United States was too weak to wage war

inauguration

the act or ceremony of installing a president into office

neutrality

the attitude or policy of a nation that does not take party directly or indirectly in a war between other nations.

Jefferson

the first Secretary of State

electoral college

the group of people chosen by the voters to elect the president and vice president of the United States.

suffrage

the right to vote

the executive departments established were?

the state department the treasury Department the war department the Attorney General's office

why were the Alien and Sedition Acts a costly mistake for the Federalist?

they were contrary to the ideas found in the Bill of Rights

ratify

to confirm, approve

impress

to force men to serve in the armed forces

what was Jefferson's aim as stated in his inaugural address

to let the people regulate their own Pursuits of industry and profit

boycott

to refuse to buy or use; to join together against and having nothing to do with a person, business, Nation, employer, or any other person or thing in order to coerce or punish

Republic

a nation or state in which the citizens elect representatives to manage the government, which is usually headed by a president rather than a monarch

Democracy

a government run by the people who are under it. In a democracy, the people rule either directly through meetings that all may attend or indirectly through the election of Representatives.

Cabinet

a group of advisors chosen by the head of a Nation to help in government.

tariff

a list of duties or taxes that a government charges on Imports or exports.

Caucus

a meeting of members of political party to make plans, choose candidates or decide how to vote.

federalist

a member or supporter of the Federalist Party in the United States

neutralization Act

a foreigner had to live in the United States 14 years to become a citizen

Battle of New Orleans

Andrew Jackson

the practice by the British of impressing American seamen was brought to a head by the what

Chesapeake affair

the National Bank was opposed by many because it was not mentioned in what?

Constitution

Madison and Jefferson were leader of what party

Democratic Republican

opposition to Hamilton's policy led to the organization of what two parties?

Federalist and Republican

Star-Spangled Banner

Francis Scott Key

Genet

French representative sent to the United States to seek American Support against Britain

President Jefferson appointed this man as Secretary of the Treasury

Gallatin

President Jefferson sent who to France to negotiate with Napoleon

James Monroe

the two men who arranged the purchase of the Louisiana Territory where

James Monroe and Robert Livingston

a wise and Frugal government was the goal that this man stated in his inaugural address

Jefferson

Warhawks

John C Calhoun and Henry Clay

which states declared the Alien and Sedition Acts void and of No Force within their boundaries?

Kentucky and Virginia

Battle of Lake Champlain

Thomas Macdonough defeats British fleet

Who established the custom of using the heads of various departments for his personal advisors?

Washington

pinckney's treaty with Spain finally solved the problem of the boundary between the US and who?

West Florida