Early American Presidents and Policies

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Jefferson's government cutbacks

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The government cutbacks Jefferson made had serious consequences on the US as they entered the War of 1812.

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Monroe Doctrine enforcement

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The US was not fully capable of enforcing the Monroe Doctrine.

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Missouri Compromise of 1820 outcome

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Missouri was admitted as a slave state, and Maine as a free state, maintaining a balance in the Senate.

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Technological innovation impacting US industry growth

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The Steam Engine (all applications) had the largest impact on the growth of industry in the United States.

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Washington's government

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Washington was given a very vague plan on the structure and design of the government

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Adams' cautious approach

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Adams did not take the same cautious approach as Washington.

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Monroe Doctrine

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US would protect interests in Latin America

Wanted to keep out European nations

US could not enforce it initially

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+'s & -'s of Jefferson's Presidency

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+'s - Barbary Nations

Louisiana Purchase

Laissez Faire

Elimination of taxes (except Tariffs)

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Embargo of 1807

Military Cutbacks

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Washington's' advice

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1. 1. Avoid political parties

2. 2. Work together

3. 3. Avoid foreign alliances - isolationism

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Era of Good Feelings

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James Madison