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What is the purpose of the executive branch?

To enforce laws and make treaties.

What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?

A tax on whiskey.

What were the two threats warned about in George Washington's farewell address?

Relations with other nations and loyalty to political parties.

Who was Alexander Hamilton?

George Washington's Secretary of Treasury.

Why was Hamilton called a federalist?

Because he ran the Federalist Party.

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Laws intended to protect against foreigners, but were controversial.

Define the State Doctrine.

Directs American courts to assume that acts of foreign governments in their own territory have the legal effect they state.

Why were they fighting over the name of the president?

To avoid names associated with royalty.

Define neutrality.

The state of not choosing or being on any side.

Define isolationism.

The state of being isolated from the world.

Which president favored neutrality?

George Washington.

Which presidents went against neutrality?

James Madison and others during the War of 1812.

Why was piracy an issue under Thomas Jefferson?

Tripoli raided boats that did not pay tribute.

What is an embargo?

A government ban on trade overseas.

Which president abandoned isolationism?

James Madison.

What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

A treaty with no winner.

How long did it take for the US to realize the War of 1812 ended?

2 weeks.

Define the Monroe Doctrine.

A warning to European powers to leave the Americas alone.

Who is Uncle Sam and what does he represent?

The United States.

Why was James Monroe's presidency called the Era of Good Feelings?

Because people warmly greeted him during his goodwill tour.

Who was Henry Clay?

A significant political figure known for his role in the War of 1812 and his American System.

What did the end of the Era of Good Feelings signify?

Andrew Jackson's election as president.

What are four types of early American music?

Classical, Spiritual, Square Dances, Minstrel Songs.

What are four types of early American art?

Folk art, Portraits, Hudson River School Style, George Catlin style.

Who was Davy Crockett?

A writer who based stories on his life as a hunter, soldier, and explorer.

At what age did Andrew Jackson join the army?

He was thirteen.

What was Andrew Jackson's occupation before becoming president?

A lawyer and militia soldier.

What was the main idea of Jacksonian Democracy?

Common people should control the government.

Define civil servant and spoils system.

Civil servant: someone with a job in the government; Spoils system: a system to give government jobs to common people.

What did Andrew Jackson's presidency show a shift towards?

More political power for the common man.

Which state tried to secede between 1828 and 1832?

South Carolina.

What were the 5 Eastern Native American tribes?

Seminole, Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw.

Why were they called the 5 civilized tribes?

They adopted white American ways.

What was the Trail of Tears?

A forced journey where Native Americans were moved to Oklahoma from their homelands.

What was the Native American Removal Act?

The act of removing Eastern Native Americans from their homelands.

Under which president did the Trail of Tears occur?

Andrew Jackson.

Give three reasons why Andrew Jackson was considered a hero.

He replaced the national government, defended New Orleans against the British in the War of 1812, and prevented South Carolina from leaving the Union.

Give three reasons why Andrew Jackson was considered a villain.

He took lands from Native Americans, forced them west, and was involved in duels.