| Term | Definition |
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| Name the first seven Presidents of the U.S. | George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson |
| What law, passed by Congress in 1789, set up the Federal Court system? | Judiciary Act |
| What political party was George Washington a member of? | None |
| Who was George Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury? | Alexander Hamilton |
| What did Hamilton’s plan for the economy include? | TARIFFS- a tax on foreign goods entering the country, Creating a Bank of the United States, New Taxes, and Repaying the National Debt and Assuming the States' Debts |
| How did this person win the South’s support for his economic plan? | It placed the Nation's capitol in the South |
| Which of the following were precedents that Washington set for future Presidents? | Being addressed as “Mr. President” and not appearing like a king, Giving an inaugural address, Serving two terms of office, and The use of the Cabinet as his most trusted group of advisors |
| What is a tax on foreign goods that protects a countries industry? | Tariff |
| What were the first two political parties? | FEDERALISTS and DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICANS |
| What country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States? | France |
| How much did the United States pay for this territory? | $15 Million |
| Who was President of the United States during this purchase? | Thomas Jefferson |
| Who was the leader of France at the time of the Louisiana Purchase? | Napoleon |
| Why was making the Louisiana purchase a difficult decision for this Jefferson to make? | Because he believed in strict interpretation of the Constitution, which did not grant clear authority for a President to negotiate such a purchase |
| What did The Louisiana Purchase gave the United States control of? | The port city of New Orleans, the Mississippi River, and the vast lands between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains |
| Who did the President of the U.S. send to explore the Louisiana territory after it was purchased? | Meriwether LEWIS and William CLARK |
| Who was President during the war of 1812? | James Madison |
| When was the War of 1812? | 1812-1814 |
| What were two causes of the War of 1812? | American desire for revenge against Britain for forcing some Americans to join the British Navy and the belief of War Hawks that Britain was arming Native Americans to fight against American settlers |
| What was the Peace Treaty that ended the War of 1812? | Treaty of Ghent |
| Where was Andrew Jackson born? | In a log cabin on the Carolina frontier |
| What famous battle did Andrew Jackson fight which made him a national hero? | The Battle of New Orleans, which was a part of the War of 1812 |
| What was Jackson nicknamed by his troops? | Old Hickory |
| Jackson was a member of what political party? | Democrats |
| What year did Andrew Jackson first run for President? | 1824 |
| What year was he elected President? | 1828, 1832 |
| How many terms did Andrew Jackson serve? | 2 |
| What was the name of the deal between John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay that “cheated” Jackson out of the presidency? | Corrupt Bargain |
| Henry Clay used his influence as _________ to get John Quincy Adams elected President In return, Adams appointed him ________. | Speaker of the House, Secretary of State |
| When Jackson was finally elected, it was because more three times more people voted in that election than the previous one. Why was this? | Several states dropped the requirement that you had to own land to vote |
| What term described Jackson’s unofficial group of advisors? | Kitchen Cabinet |
| What was the nickname Jackson got from critics who thought he too popular with poor, uneducated working class people? | King Mob |
| What was the name of Jackson’s first vice president? | John Calhoun |
| Why did John Calhoun resign? | Disagreed with Jackson over Nullification issue/Tariff of Abominations |
| What was this Tariff known as in the South? | Tariff of Abominations |
| Who was the person who led the South’s fight against this tariff? | John Calhoun |
| Why didn’t the South like this tariff? | It drove up prices of things they used to trade for, thus decreasing the value of their own products |
| ________ is when a law is declared null and void. | Nullification |
| Can states declare Federal laws null and void? Why or why not? | No, because of the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution |
| Which southern state in the south passed a law declaring the tariff unconstitutional? | South Carolina and Virginia |
| _______ is when a state leaves the Union. | Secession |
| What steps were taken by Jackson to resolve the Nullification crisis? | Get authorization from Congress to use force, if necessary, and lowering the tariff |
| Because of the way Jackson handled this conflict what major conflict may have he (temporarily) prevented? | An additional American Revolution |
| What national financial institution did Jackson try to destroy? | The Second Bank of the U.S. |
| To hurt the Bank of the United States, Jackson deposited government money in state banks known as _______. | Pet Banks |
| What is the term describing rewarding of government jobs with loyal political supporters? | Spoils System |
| What is the name of the 1830 law that kicked Indians off their land to be relocated? | Indian Removal Act |
| What was the long, tragic march that Native Americans were forced on because they were relocated? | Trail of Tears |
| What tribe was forced to march the Trail of Tears? | Cherokee |
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