Growth of a New Nation

first U.S. president

George Washington

George Washington's role before becoming president

General

Christmas Eve attack

Surprise attack that reversed the tide of the war

What did George Washington do regarding personal gifts?

Accepted no personal gifts or bribes

How many terms did George Washington serve as president?

Two terms

What did George Washington set a precedent for regarding military leadership?

Military obeys political leaders

What was John Adams' role under George Washington?

Vice President

Who was known for writing the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of State under washington

James Madison

Father of the Constitution

James Madison

Federalist Papers (author)

James Monroe

Served as Secretary of State under Madison

What was a flaw in the election system established in 1789?

Tie in electors possible

Who won the election of 1796?

John Adams

election of 1796?

President and Vice President from opposing parties

Reaction to the whiskey tax

Whiskey Rebellion

Jay's Treaty

Normalized relations with Britain

Pinckney's Treaty

Spain gave up land east of Mississippi except Florida

What was the XYZ Affair?

French agents demanded bribes from U.S. diplomats

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts do?

Limited free speech and increased naturalization period

What was the outcome of Marbury v. Madison?

established the power of judical review

Louisiana Purchase

Doubled U.S. size

First Barbary War

Naval conflict against Tripoli pirates

Burning of Washington DC

• British burned White House in retaliation for US actions in Canada

• Dolley Madison saved George Washington’s portrait

Causes of the war of 1812

Impressment, disruption of trade, frontier issues

Treaty of Ghent

Ended the War of 1812 and reopened trade with Britain

Hartford Convention

Federalists met to discuss opposition to the War of 1812

Hamilton's Assumption Plan

Federal government assumes state debt

What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

Americas are independent and not for colonization

Era of Good Feelings

Monroe's goodwill tour of New England promoting national unity