First 7 Presidents Review

First 7 Presidents ReviewGEORGE WASHINGTONA. What was Washingtons foreign policy?

Neutrality- not taking sides, staying out of itB. Define impressmentTo force men into military service (the British were doing this to American sailors)C. What was the Whiskey Rebellion?A civil uprising of farmers against the taxing power of the federal governmentD. How did George Washington feel about political parties?He thought they were evil because they were a threat to the ability of people in the government to work together (ex: Hamilton and Jefferson)John Adams- 2nd PresidentA. What was the Alien Act?

A law that gave the president power to deport or imprison aliens in an effort to protect national security.B. What is the Sedition Act?A law that that made it a crime to speak, write, or publish false, scandalous, or malicious criticisms of the government. Limited the 1st amendment in an effort to protect national security. C. These acts were passed because of tensions with which country?FranceJeffersonA. Why was Napoleon willing to sell the Louisiana Territory?

He needed the money to fight BritainB. Why did Jefferson want the Louisiana Territory?He wanted the Port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River for trade.C. What did the Louisiana Purchase do to the size of the USA?Doubled it!MadisonA. List causes of the War of 1812British impressment of soldiers

British were arming Native Americans against the USAB. List effects of the War of 1812British recognized US boundaries and stayed out of the NorthwestPrideIndustry grewFederalist party disappearedNative Americans were unified and armedC. Describe how each region felt about the War of 1812North-East: against war (merchants)North-West: for war (Canada)South: for war (Florida)D. Describe the following terms/people:War Hawks: Americans who wanted to go to war in 1812, led by Clay Tippecanoe: the battle with Native Americans that proved that British were arming them. Tecumseh: organized the Native Americans into a confederacy to claim their right to land.Francis Scott Key: wrote the Star- Spangled BannerE. During which battle was the Star-Spangled Banner written?Fort McHenry

Oh say can you seeIts Fort McHenry!

F. Who was the leader in the Battle of New Orleans?Andrew JacksonG. What city did the British burn?Washington DCH. What treaty ended the War of 1812?GhentMonroeA. What was the Missouri Compromise? What states did it add?

It kept the number of free and slave states balanced. The North was free and the South had slaves. Missouri and Maine were added.B. What were the causes of the Monroe Doctrine? Latin Americans rebelled

*Countries in Latin America won independence from Spain and Portugal. US feared that European counties would try colonizing in North and South AmericaC. What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

*Europe should not settle in North America or Latin America.

US would protect Latin America

US will stay out of EuropeD. What did the Adams-Onis Treaty say?

Gave Florida to the USA and defined the Spanish territory boundariesE. Where did the Seminole Indians live?FloridaF. What was this era called (years of hottie Monroe)?The Era of Good FeelingsJohn Quincy Adams- 6th President A. How did Adams win the election of 1824?

He made a corrupt deal with the Speaker of the House. He promised to name Clay as his Secretary of State.JacksonA. Describe how Jackson was the common man.

Born in a log cabin, no college educationSupported equal benefits and protection for the common man.Support the white settlers by giving them Indian land Believed that ordinary men could work in the government. He hired people like him.B. Why did Jacksons common man campaign work?

Voting laws changed, allowing more common men to vote.C. What is the spoils system?The president replaces government workers with his supporters.D. Which part of the country did not like the tariff?

SouthE. Define nullifyThe right to cancel unfair laws. Calhoun argued that states could nullify the tariff.F. Define secedeTo leave the Union. South Carolina threatened to secede as a result of the tariff debate.G. What was Jacksons policy concerning the Native Americans?

He forced their relocation to Oklahoma by signing the Indian Removal Act in 1830.H. What was the Trail of Tears?The forced movement of Native Americans in the 1830s.I. Who was the Vice President for JQ Adams and Jackson but resigned due to his feelings about states rights?

CalhounJ. What was the Force Act?The president can use military to enforce acts of CongressPolitical PartiesHamilton- Federalist, supported national bankJefferson- Democratic-Republican, favored rule by the peopleJohn Adams- Federalist, hated FranceJ.Q. Adams- Democratic-Republican (Federalists disappeared), National Republican (2nd election)Jackson- Democratic-Republican, Democrat (2nd election)Clay- Democratic-Republican, hated Britain

B. Which parties favored a strong central government?

Federalists and National RepublicansC. Which parties favored states rights and power for common people? Democratic- Republicans and DemocratsList one item in each side of the chart:The Causes and Effects of Political Parties

Causes of Political PartiesEffects of Political PartiesDifferent philosophies of governmentConflicting interpretations of the ConstitutionDifferent economic and regional interestsDisagreement over foreign affairs

Different solutions2 parties nominate candidatesPolitical parties become a way of life.