Untitled Flashcards Set

Assessment Information: 

  • Wednesday 12/18

  • 65 points total → multiple choice, short answer, short writing portion


Terms/Concepts to Review: 

  • Disagreements between Hamilton & Jefferson → bank debate, foreign affairs, constitutionality, Federalists v Democratic Republicans, creation of a two party system

  • George Washington’s Presidency → Farewell address, reasons why he did not seek reelection, reasons for neutrality in foreign affairs, Native American relations

  • Marbury v Madison → What was it, how did it affect judicial review

  • Jefferson’s Presidency → Louisiana Purchase: what did it include, why did Jefferson not want to buy it, Lewis & Clark expedition

  • Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions → Nullification

  • War of 1812 → Reasons why the US went to war, impressment, Native American relations, Treaty of Ghent

  • Era of Good Feelings → Hartford Convention/Collapse of Federalist party, American system, Monroe Doctrine, Elections of 1816/1820 cause and effects, Goodwill Tour

  • Nationalism → What it is, examples of nationalism 1790-1820’s, examples of division in the country (non-nationalist sentiments)


Example Questions for Review:

  1. What was Washington’s view on getting involved in foreign affairs? WHY did he believe this was best for the country?

  2. Explain the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions. Why were they important?

  3. Define the American System.

  4. Explain the case of Marbury v. Madison.  Why was this case so important?

  5. What led to the formation of political parties?

  6. What were some of the reasons Jefferson was uncertain when buying the Louisiana Purchase?

  7. Explain the Treaty of Ghent.

  8. What were the causes of the War of 1812?

  9. Explain the Monroe Doctrine 

  10. Explain the ways in which Nationalism was shown in the United States both domestically and foreign.