Unit 4.4 - 4.6

What did George Washington declare in the Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)?

The US' neutrality in the war between France and Great Britain.

What was the outcome of Jay’s Treaty (1794)?

Great Britain agreed to evacuate the Northwest Territory, end discrimination against American commerce, and grant the US trading privileges.

What was the Whiskey Rebellion (1794) a response to?

A federal tax on whiskey, demonstrating the government's ability to maintain order.

What warning did George Washington give in his Farewell Address (1797)?

Avoid getting involved in foreign affairs and set aside political differences.

What was the XYZ Affair (1797)?

A diplomatic incident that led to an undeclared war known as the Quasi-War.

What increased the residency requirement for citizenship according to the Alien Act (1798)?

The residency requirement was increased from five to 14 years.

What was made illegal under the Sedition Act (1798)?

Publishing false, scandalous, and malicious writings about the government.

What important precedent was set by Marburg v. Madison (1803)?

The establishment of Judicial Review.

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase (1803)?

It doubled the size of America and removed European presence from the nation's borders.

What was the main purpose of the Embargo Act (1807)?

To prohibit any American merchant ships from sailing to foreign ports.

What does the term 'Revolution of 1800' refer to?

The peaceful transfer of power between political parties.

What did the Nonintercourse Act of 1809 allow?

Trade between Americans and all nations except Britain and France.

What caused the War of 1812?

Continued violations of US national rights at sea and troubles with the British on the western frontier.

What was the outcome of the Hartford Convention (1814)?

A secret meeting of Federalists discussing secession.

What characterized “The Era of Good Feelings”?

A period of economic growth, political unity, and nationalism after the War of 1812.

What was Henry Clay’s American System?

A proposal to improve American infrastructure and promote economic growth.

What led to the Panic of 1819?

Bank failures and excessive speculation in land.

What did the Adam’s Onis Treaty (1819) accomplish?

It ceded Florida to the US from Spain.

What did the Missouri Compromise (1820) admit?

Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, prohibiting slavery in most of the Louisiana Purchase.

What was the Monroe Doctrine (1823)?

A warning to European powers against further colonization in the Americas.

What event is associated with John Quincy Adams in the 1824 election?

The 'Corrupt Bargain', where the House of Representatives chose the president.

What was the significance of the Erie Canal (1825)?

It connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, making New York a major sea port.

What is Jacksonian Democracy?

A political movement that expanded voting rights for the common man.

How did Andrew Jackson expand presidential power?

By using his veto power to block legislation.

What was the Indian Removal Act (1830)?

It forced Native Americans to relocate to west of the Mississippi River.

What event does the Trail of Tears refer to?

The forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation with severe hardships.

Why is William Henry Harrison significant in presidential history?

He served the shortest term, dying just 31 days into office.

What was the nickname given to John Tyler due to his political position?

'President Without a Party' due to his conflicts with the Whig Party.

What was the impetus for Texas Statehood (1845)?

Texas became a state after being independent since 1836 amid slavery tensions.

What was the intention of the Wilmot Proviso (1846)?

To ban slavery in territory gained from Mexico in the Mexican-American War.

What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) accomplish?

It ended the Mexican War and ceded California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah to the US.