U.S. History Flashcard

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The Louisiana Purchase, purchased during the administration of Thomas Jefferson, -

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doubled the size of the United States

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The FIRST political parties in the United States emerged -

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in the late 1790s, at the close of George Washington's presidency

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Which statement BEST assesses the impact of the election of 1800?

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It resulted in the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another.

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The fundamental difference between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans revolved around -

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conflicting viewpoints on the powers of the central government

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The American Indian (First American) guide for Lewis and Clark’s expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase was -

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Sacajawea

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These were major causes of the -

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War of 1812

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The XYZ Affair, which resulted in the United States refusing to pay bribes demanded by the French government, occurred during the presidency of -

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John Adams

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Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts considered a violation of the Bill of Rights?

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They restricted freedom of speech and the press.

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States were given the right to nullify unfair laws. What does this mean?

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States could ignore federal laws they deemed unfair.

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What was reserved for western Europeans only according to the document?

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United States citizenship