Early U.S. History Flashcards

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First four presidents in chronological order of their presidency

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George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison

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Beliefs of the Democratic-Republican party

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Favored states’ rights, limited federal government, and an agrarian-based economy

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Thomas Jefferson's interpretation of the Constitution

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Advocated for strict interpretation and stronger relations with France

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Importance of the election of 1800

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Marked the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties

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George Washington’s foreign policy

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Maintained neutrality, avoiding entanglement in European wars

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John Adams' response to the war between Britain and France

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Avoided war and pursued diplomacy, culminating in the Convention of 1800

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Importance of John Adams’ “midnight judges”

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Ensured Federalist influence in the judiciary after the Democratic-Republican victory in the 1800 election.

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Reason northern industrialists favored tariffs in the early 1800s

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Tariffs protected domestic manufacturing by making imported goods more expensive.

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Jefferson and Hamilton's positions on the national bank

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Jefferson: Opposed, citing unconstitutional federal overreach. Hamilton: Supported, essential for economic stability.

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Embargo Act of 1807 and its effect on US manufacturing

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Prohibited trade with foreign nations to avoid European conflicts. Encouraged domestic manufacturing but hurt U.S. commerce.