Review of Week 6 Lecture Notes on Early American History

These flashcards cover key historical figures, events, and concepts related to the early years of the United States, particularly focusing on the actions and challenges during the administrations of Jefferson and Madison.

Who was Jefferson's first vice president?

Aaron Burr.

What country did the United States purchase the Louisiana territory from?

France.

True or False: Alexander Hamilton retired to his New York estate after losing his bid for the presidency.

False.

What year did the War of 1812 begin?

1812.

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

Francis Scott Key.

Fill in the blank: The third test ends with Jackson's administration, which includes President ___.

Andrew Jackson.

Fill in the blank: The first president inaugurated in Washington DC was __.

Thomas Jefferson.

Fill in the blank: The Embargo Act, passed under Jefferson, aimed to stop trade with __.

All countries, specifically targeting Britain.

Fill in the blank: The incident leading to the War of 1812 was the British practice of __ American sailors.

Impressing.

Fill in the blank: The __ of New Orleans was fought after the treaty ending the War of 1812 had already been signed.

Battle.

Fill in the blank: The Louisiana Purchase was completed in the year __.

1803.

Fill in the blank: __ was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812.

Treaty of Ghent.

Fill in the blank: The leader of the Shawnee Indians during the War of 1812 was __.

Tecumseh.