Quiz 5 Ceglia 2/21

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Washington Presidency

-   Set precedents of two term limit, inaugural address, creation of a cabinet.

-   Debate emerged over National Bank and payment of debts.  Was settled by putting Capital (Washington D.C.) in the South.(PUT DC IN SOUTH)

-   Put down the Whiskey Rebellion and proved the strength of the Govt. and Constitution.

-   Proclaimed neutrality in all foreign issues.

-   Farewell Address predicted problems with North/South, political parties, and asked for neutrality in the future.

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Adams Presidency

• XYZ Affair

French representatives attempted to bribe U.S. Officials.

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• Alien and Sedition Acts

{{Naturalization Act– increased the time required to be a citizen from 5 to 14 years.{{

{{Alien Act – gave the President the power to deport any foreigner.{{

{{Alien Enemies Act – gave the government the power to arrest and deport all aliens who were citizens of countries at war with the United States.{{

Sedition Act – made it illegal to act or speak out against the government.

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**  A large majority of immigrants coming into the country were joining the Anti-Federalist Party.  They felt that their policies were more inclusive of what they were seeking in America.

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• Marbury vs. Madison

Marbury vs. Madison established judicial review, which is the process of determining the constitutionality of laws.

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• Why the Federalists lost power

All of the reasons above are examples of how the Federalists lost power. HIGHLIGHTED GREEN

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Louisiana Purchase

-   Jefferson purchased territory for $15 million from France.

-   Opposed by the Federalists and was technically illegal, so Jefferson called it a treaty.

-   The 13 states that came out of the Louisiana Purchase were; Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, South and North Dakota. Also parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Minnesota. At least knowing 6-7 should be good.

-   Sent Lewis and Clark to investigate land.

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-         Laissez-Faire - to let people do as they please.

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Embargo Act

-         Embargo Act - outlawed trade with foreign countries. Was later loosened to just Britain.

War of 1812

What were warhawks?

Warhawks - people who wished to go to war with Britain.

3 main causes of the war:

Red highlights are somewhat of the same thing, separated from blue.

-   Restriction of American trade at sea

-   Impressment of American Sailors

-   British cooperation with Native Americans.

Who had the advantage on land? Sea?

Americans were soundly defeated in land battles but were surprisingly successful at sea.

What was the Battle Of Lake Erie, why was it important?

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Key victory happened on Lake Erie, where Oliver Hazzard Perry defeated a fleet of British ships.  This forced the British out of Detroit and gave the Americans control of Michigan back from the British.

Who burned D.C? Who was credited with saving important documents?

The British attacked and burned Washington D.C.  Among buildings burned were the White House and the Capitol.  Dolley Madison is credited with saving important documents, including an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.

What song came from the Battle of Fort McHenry?

Star-Spangled Banner written in Baltimore, outside the Battle of Fort McHenry.

What was the Treaty of Ghent?

Treaty of Ghent – ended the War of 1812.  Restored boundaries to their origins.

What was ironic about the Battle of New Orleans, who became a hero because of it?

Battle of New Orleans – fought two weeks after the Treaty of Ghent.  Made Andrew Jackson a national hero.

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