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Who was the Secretary of War in Washington's Cabinet?

Henry Knox

What did Congress pass that caused the Whiskey Rebellion?

A tax on whiskey.

What was one piece of advice Washington gave in his Farewell Address?

Warned against entanglement with foreign nations.

True or False: Political parties were eliminated during Washington's presidency.

False

What economic system did Federalists support?

Manufacturing.

How did Republicans view the French Revolution?

As a fight for freedom and democracy.

What issue primarily caused conflict between Adams and Jefferson?

They were from separate political parties.

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts seen as?

Unconstitutional; restricted dissent.

What foreign affairs policy was Washington known for?

Isolationism.

What was the primary issue faced by John Adams as President?

French and British attacks on U.S. ships.

What was the outcome of the Jay Treaty?

Great Britain agreed to stop attacking U.S. ships.

The XYZ Affair involved tensions with which country?

France.

What motivated ship seizures during this time?

To prevent their enemy from receiving supplies.

What incident caused tension with British sailors in 1807?

Impressment of U.S. sailors.

Who declared war during the War of 1812?

James Madison.

What policy was established in response to revolutions in South America?

The Monroe Doctrine.

True or False: The United States gained respect after creating the Monroe Doctrine.

True.

What symbol emerged as a result of the War of 1812?

Uncle Sam.

Which President is associated with the Era of Good Feelings?

James Monroe.

What is John James Audubon famous for?

Painting American birds.

What is folk art defined as?

Amateur art forms like quilts and carvings.

What did James Fenimore Cooper primarily write about?

The frontier.

What political party formed after the 1824 Election?

Democratic Party.

Who were the primary supporters of Andrew Jackson?

Common people.

What system did Andrew Jackson create that rewarded political supporters with government jobs?

Spoils System.

What is a tariff?

A tax imposed by the government on imported goods.

What did the nullification crisis test?

The balance between state rights and federal laws.

What did Andrew Jackson want to do with the Bank of the United States?

Destroy it, believing it favored the wealthy.

What does Jacksonian Democracy advocate for?

Greater control by the common people.

What was the intent of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

To trade land with Native Americans.

What does secession mean?

To withdraw from an organization or alliance.

What does the Trail of Tears refer to?

The forced removal of the Cherokee from Georgia to Indian Territory.