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Whiskey Rebellion farmers' protest in response to the high taxes on liquor
order of the first five Presidents George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe
Francis Scott Key author of the Star Spangled Banner
tariff a tax on foreign goods brought into a country
speculator someone who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit
bond a certificate that promises to repay money loaned, plus interest, on a certain date
excise tax a tax on domestically produced and consumed goods
foreign policy decisions made by George Washington Neutrality Proclamation, Jay's Treaty
foreign policy decisions made by James Madison Nonintercourse Act, Treaty of Ghent
foreign policy decisions made by James Monroe Adams-Onis Treaty, Monroe Doctrine
precedent an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions declarations claiming that each state has the right to decide whether a federal law is constitutional; if thought unconstitutional, the state has the power to nullify that law within its borders
nullify cancel
states' rights the right of states to limit the power of the federal government
Louisiana Purchase a territoy purchased for $15 million from France in 1803 between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains, which doubled the size of the United States
Neutrality Proclamation a statement made by Washington in 1793 that the United States would not support or aid either France or Britain in their European conflict
Farewell Address the final official speech of Presidents as they exit office
Washington's warning in his Farewell Address avoid European affairs and political parties; base a lot of the economy on trade
Jay's Treaty Britain agreed to pay damages for seized American ships and give up forts it still held in the west
"Millions for defense, but not one cent for Tribute" a quote about the XYZ Affair; John Adams was willing to spend money to defend the country, but would not pay a bribe to another nation
Embargo Act an UNSUCCESSFUL law that imposed a total ban on foreign trade
Nonintercourse Act a law that limited trade with only Britain and France. This SUCCESSFULLY replaced the Embargo Act.
leader of the War Hawks Henry Clay
Tecumseh a Shawnee leader who impressed several white settlers when he worked to organize Native American nations into a confederation
result of the War of 1812 nothing changed, except for an increase in patriotism
Era of Good Feelings the eight years of James Monroe's presidency, from 1817 to 1825, because the Federalist party had disappeared
Monroe Doctrine President Monroe's foreign policy statement in 1823 warning European nations not to interfere with Latin America; in return, the US would not interfere with established colonies or governments
Adams-Onis Treaty Spain agreed to give Florida to the United States for five million dollars
What was wrong with the election of 1796? the President and Vice President were of different parties
Which amendment prevented a situation such as the election of 1796? Twelfth Amendment
Why did the Democratic Republicans oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts? Since it violated the separation of powers, the Republicans considered it to be "unconstitutional". it also protected the Federalists.
What precedents did Washington set as President? maximum of two terms, Farewell Address, Cabinet

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Creator cheriesayz
Created March 18, 2008
Group Popham 7
Tags ms, lahey, popham, seven, social, studies, scarsdale, middle, school, life, in, new, nation, america
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  1. foreign policy decisions made by James Madison → Nonintercourse Act, Treaty of Ghent - 3 misses
  2. Neutrality Proclamation → a statement made by Washington in 1793 that the United States would not support or aid either France or Britain in their European conflict - 3 misses
  3. Tecumseh → a Shawnee leader who impressed several white settlers when he worked to organize Native American nations into a confederation - 3 misses
  4. order of the first five Presidents → George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe - 2 misses
  5. foreign policy decisions made by George Washington → Neutrality Proclamation, Jay's Treaty - 2 misses
  6. precedent → an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow - 2 misses
  7. Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions → declarations claiming that each state has the right to decide whether a federal law is constitutional; if thought unconstitutional, the state has the power to nullify that law within its borders - 2 misses