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What significant foreign policy decision did George Washington make regarding involvement in France's revolution?

He issued the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793, opting not to support France.

What was the outcome of Impressment during the early American years?

British and French forces kidnapped American soldiers to serve in their navies.

What was the purpose of Jay's Treaty in 1794?

To stop impressment and ensure British evacuation from US soil.

Which treaty opened the port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River for American trade?

Pinckney Treaty of 1795.

What were the four main points of Washington's Farewell Address?

Maintain national unity, obey/support the Constitution, beware of political parties, avoid alliances.

Who won the presidential election of 1796 and who became the Vice President?

John Adams (Federalist) won; Thomas Jefferson (Anti-Federalist) became VP.

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Laws passed by Adams targeting immigrants and limiting free speech against the government.

What landmark court case established the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison.

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

It doubled the size of the United States and secured control over the port of New Orleans.

What conflict arose with the Barbary Pirates during Jefferson's presidency?

The Tripoli War, after Jefferson refused to pay bribes to the pirates.

What act did Jefferson implement in response to foreign trade issues, which ultimately hurt the economy?

Embargo Act of 1807.

What triggered the start of the War of 1812?

Impressment of American sailors and British support of Native American aggression.

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent after the War of 1812?

It effectively restored the status quo, returning to pre-war conditions.

Which battle during the War of 1812 is famously associated with the song that became the national anthem?

The Battle of Fort McHenry.

What was the Hartford Convention and what was its political significance?

A meeting of New England Federalists proposing to end the War of 1812, resulting in the decline of the Federalist Party.

Who was known as 'Madam Pres' and was significantly influential during the American Revolution?

Abigail Adams.

What significant foreign policy decision did George Washington make regarding involvement in France's revolution?

He issued the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793, opting not to support France.

What was the outcome of Impressment during the early American years?

British and French forces kidnapped American soldiers to serve in their navies.

What was the purpose of Jay's Treaty in 1794?

To stop impressment and ensure British evacuation from US soil.

Which treaty opened the port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River for American trade?

Pinckney Treaty of 1795.

What were the four main points of Washington's Farewell Address?

Maintain national unity, obey/support the Constitution, beware of political parties, avoid alliances.

Who won the presidential election of 1796 and who became the Vice President?

John Adams (Federalist) won; Thomas Jefferson (Anti-Federalist) became VP.

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Laws passed by Adams targeting immigrants and limiting free speech against the government.

What landmark court case established the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison.

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

It doubled the size of the United States and secured control over the port of New Orleans.

What conflict arose with the Barbary Pirates during Jefferson's presidency?

The Tripoli War, after Jefferson refused to pay bribes to the pirates.

What act did Jefferson implement in response to foreign trade issues, which ultimately hurt the economy?

Embargo Act of 1807.

What triggered the start of the War of 1812?

Impressment of American sailors and British support of Native American aggression.

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent after the War of 1812?

It effectively restored the status quo, returning to pre-war conditions.

Which battle during the War of 1812 is famously associated with the song that became the national anthem?

The Battle of Fort McHenry.

What was the Hartford Convention and what was its political significance?

A meeting of New England Federalists proposing to end the War of 1812, resulting in the decline of the Federalist Party.

Who was known as 'Madam Pres' and was significantly influential during the American Revolution?

Abigail Adams.