History Chapter 5 test

who was the first president and who was the first vice president of the United States

George Washington was the first president of the United States, and John Adams served as the first vice president.

What were the three departments of Washington’s Cabinet and who was the first man to hold each position?

Secretary of War: Henry Knox

Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Cause of the Whiskey Rebellion: Farmers refusing to collect the tax placed on whiskey

What two pieces of advice did Washington give the nation in his Farewell Address?

Washington’s Farewell: 1. Avoid political factions (political parties) at home. Avoid getting entangled in Europe’s affairs (stay neutral)

Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party Who should lead the country?

Believed rich, educated white men should lead nation

Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party What is the ideal economy?

Wanted an economy based on manufacturing, shipping, and trade

Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party Loose or Strict construction of the Constitution?

Loose construction

Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party National Bank: Yes or No?

Pro National Bank

Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party Great Britain or France?

Great Britain

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic Republic Party Who should lead the country?

Felt all white men should have the ability to lead the nation

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic Republic Party What is the ideal economy?

Ideal economy based on agriculture

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic Republic Party Loose or Strict construction of the Constitution?

Strict construction of the Constitution

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic Republic Party National Bank: Yes or No?

Against the National Bank

Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic Republic Party Great Britain or France?

France

What event led to the addition of the 12 Amendment to the US Constitution?

The Election of 1800 led to the 12 Amendment because Burr and Jefferson tied

What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796?

The Jay Treaty made the British leave their forts in the Ohio River Valley

XYZ Affair

XYZ Affair was a diplomatic disaster where a French Agent demanded the US bribe France to pay for protection. USA refused.

Who was hurt most by Jefferson’s embargo on trade

Jefferson’s embargo hurt Americans the most especially American sailors

Why were the War Hawks eager to go to war with Great Britain in 1812?

The War Hawks wanted to invade Canada and remove the British

Results of the War of 1812

The war was basically a draw. Each country kept their original land holdings

What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

Monroe Doctrine was a warning to European nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere

What was the Era of Good Feelings?

The Era of Good Feelings was the name given to James Monroe’s two terms as president

Henry Clay

From Kentucky

• Represented the West

• American System

• Protective Tariff

• National Bank

• Improve transportation system

Daniel Webster

From Massachusetts

• Represented the Northeast

• Supported protective tariffs to help manufacturing

John C. Calhoun

From South Carolina

• Represented the South

• Against protective tariffs

• Pro states rights

From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the most support in the election of 1828?

Jackson received the most support from those in the West and South

Which political party was formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson after the election of 1824?

Democrats

What caused the nullification crisis?

The protective tariff placed on goods

Jackson’s battle with the Bank of the United States

Jackson hated the bank because it limited the loans that state banks could give. Jackson voted the bank and it ceased to exist