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Expanding our Nation
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8th Grade
02/11/2014

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Precedent
Definition
Decisions made by President Washington that would be followed by later Presidents
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Federalist
Definition
The political party that wanted a strong national government ot solve the country's debt
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Democratic-Republicans
Definition
The political party that wanted a weak national government to protect the rights of states
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Treaty
Definition
A formal agreement between two or more countries (usually to end a conflict)
Term
Ransom
Definition
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner
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Unanimous
Definition
Fully in agreement (everyone agrees)
Term
How did George Washington become President?
Definition
He was elected unanimously
Term
Give some examples of the precedents set by George Washington.
Definition

1. Gave the State of teh Union address every year

2. Created the Presidential Cabinet

3. Established the name "Mr. President"

4. Served only 2 terms (8 years)

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Describe the 1791 Excise Tax.
Definition
A tax on luxury items, especially whiskey
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Why did the American people like the 1791 Excise Tax?
Definition

It hurt the poor farmers and distillers.

It reminded them of Great Britain

Term
How did the 1791 Excise Tax impact America's future?
Definition

American's realized the strength of the federal government.

The federal government was able to enorce a tax/law.

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What region did the majority of the Federalists live in?
Definition
New England (the north)
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What region did the majority of the Democratic Republicans live in?
Definition
The south and the west
Term
Describe the main beliefs of the Federalist party.
Definition

1. Believed the elite and wealthy should be in charge

2. Wanted a "loose" interpretation of the Constitution

3. Believed the government should pay all state and national debt

4. Wanted to tax imported goods to help pay off the debt

5. Though the U.S. should invest in manufacturing, not farms

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Describe the main beliefs of the Democtraic-Republican Party.
Definition

1. Believed "ordinary people" should be in charge

2. Wanted a strict interpretation of the Constitution

3. Believed states should pay their own debts, not the debts of other states

4. Believed taxing imported goods incrased prices for farmers

5. Thought American should be a land of farms and agriculture

Term
What occupations did most Federalists hold?
Definition
Merchants, bankers and lawyers
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What occupation did most Democratic-Republicans hold?
Definition
Farmers and planters
Term
Name some of the main leaders of the Federalist party.
Definition

1. Alexander Hamilton

2. John Adams

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Name some of the main leaders of the Democratic Republican party.
Definition

1. Thomas Jefferson

2. James Madison

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Which political party supported the French Revolution?
Definition
The Democratic-Republicans (later known as the Republicans)
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Who was Edmond Genet?
Definition
A French diplomst that came to American to try and convince the Americans to support the French cause
Term
Who were X, Y & Z?
Definition
Diplomats from France sent to demand bribe money from the Americans.
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Who was Talleyrand?
Definition
A French foreign minister that insulted American diplomats and caused teh undeclared Quasi War.
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Why were the Americans offended by the XYZ Affair?
Definition
Talleyrand demanded bribe money before he would allow the Americans to meet with him
Term
What was the Naturalization Act?
Definition
The act that required aleins to be residents for 14 years instead of 5 years before they became eligible for U.S. citizenship.
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What was the Alien Act?
Definition
The act that authorized the PResident to deport aliens "dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States" during peacetimes
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The Alien Enemies Act
Definition
The act tha allowed the wartime arrest, imprisonment, and deportation of any alien subject to an enemy power
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The Sedition Act
Definition
The act that declared that any treasonable activity, including the publication of any "false, scandalous, and malicious writing," was a high misdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment
Term
What were the Consequences of the Alien & Sedition Acts?
Definition

1. Many Americans questioned if these laws were against the Constitution

2. Thomas Jefferson is elected (a Democratic-Republican)

3. Once in office, Jefferson pardoned all those convicted under the Sedition Act

4. Congress restored all fines paid with interest

Term
What were some of the problems John Adams was faced with?
Definition

1. Adams tried to work with Jefferson, but their views were just too different

2. Adams thought the Presidentn should be "grandiose" with a fancy title

3. Adams was overweight, and some in Congress called him, "His Roundness"

Term
Why was Abigail Adams so important?
Definition
Since he couldn't work with Jefferson, Adams turned to his wife for help
Term
Why was Abigail Adams criticized?
Definition

1. Some members of Congress disapproved of Abigail's role

2. She was nicknamed "Mrs. President" and was accused of taking over her husband's job

3. Abigail ignored her cirtics and continued to assist, advise and defend her husband

Term
Who won the election of 1800?
Definition
Thomas Jefferson won with 73 electoral votes
Term
Why was the Election of 1800 important for the future of the United States?
Definition

1. Power is transferred peacefully

2. It established a pattern for future elections

3. It proves that citizens can select their government

4,. The deadlocked election results lead directly to the 12th Amendment

Term
How would you describe Thomas Jefferson?
Definition
Very humble
Term
Who was involved in the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Definition
Meriwether Lewis and Lewis Clark
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Where did Lewis and Clark travel?
Definition
Along the Missouri River (through the Louisiana Territory)
Term
How did the U.S. obtain the Louisiana Territory?
Definition
It was purhsed from Napoleon Bonaparte (France) for $15 million
Term
What types of supplies did Lewis and Clark need? (list only a few)
Definition
Food, rifles, ammunition, trading materials, etc.
Term
How many Native American tribes were located in the Louisiana Territory?
Definition
At least 200
Term
Who was Sacagawea and why was she important?
Definition
The Native American woman that helped Lewis and Clark on their travels. She also helped them discover medicinal and edible plants
Term
Name two important discoveries Lewis and Clark made.
Definition
The Grizzly Bear, the Prarie Dog, etc. (Use Notes)
Term
Where were the Barbary Pirates from?
Definition
Northern Africa (Morocca, Tunis, Tripoli and Algiers)
Term
What did the Barbary Pirates demand?
Definition
They would invade supply and trade ships and capture soldiers. They demanded ransom for the sailors' release. If they were not paid, the sailors became slaves.
Term
How did the American's defeat the Barbary Pirates?
Definition
They attacked and captured the city of Derna and a treaty was signed
Term
What war is the War of 1812 compared to?
Definition
The American Revolution
Term
Who fought in the War of 1812?
Definition
The U.S. & Great Britain
Term
Name some of the causes of the War of 1812.
Definition

1. The Embargo Act

2. The seizure of American ships

3. Britain owned Canada. the U.S. wanted to control the country

4. The U.S. blamed England for encouraging Native Americans to raid U.S. settlements out west

5. The War Hawks

Term
What was the Embargo Act?
Definition
Said America was no longer allowed to sail to any foreign ports.
Term
Name some important battles from the War of 1812.
Definition

The Battle of the Thames

The Battle of New Orleans

The burning of Washington

The Attack on Fort McHenry

Term
How did the war end?
Definition
The British surrendered to General Andrew Jackson's troops at the Battle of New Orleans
Term
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Definition
Francis Scott Key
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