America 1789-1825

The U.S. Constitution was ratified in __________, establishing the framework of the federal government and its three branches.

1789

The first ten amendments to the Constitution, added in __________, are known as the Bill of Rights which guarantee individual freedoms and rights.

1791

The Federalists, led by __________, supported a strong central government, while the Democratic-Republicans, led by __________, advocated for states' rights.

Alexander Hamilton; Thomas Jefferson

The __________ was the significant land purchase in 1803 that doubled the size of the United States.

Louisiana Purchase

The __________ (1804-1806) explored the newly acquired western territories and mapped a route to the Pacific Ocean.

Lewis and Clark Expedition

The __________ (1812-1815) was fought between the United States and Great Britain over issues like trade restrictions and impressment of sailors.

War of 1812

The period known as the __________ (1817-1825) was marked by national unity and lack of major political conflict following the War of 1812.

Era of Good Feelings

The __________ (1823) was a significant foreign policy statement asserting that the Western Hemisphere was closed to European colonization.

Monroe Doctrine

The beginnings of the __________ in the U.S. brought growth of factories and advancements in transportation like the Erie Canal.

Industrial Revolution

__________ was the first president and a key figure in establishing the new government.

George Washington

__________ was the key author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president.

Thomas Jefferson

__________ was the first Secretary of the Treasury known for his financial policies.

Alexander Hamilton

__________ was the fifth president known for the Monroe Doctrine and the Era of Good Feelings.

James Monroe