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WorksheetsUnit 5 Early Republic Vocabulary
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
Political system in which elected representatives are responsible for governing. Another word for representative government.
embargo
alliance
political party
republic
Forcing someone or captured into service for an organization or government. U.S. soldiers forced to serve in British Navy
sedition
impressment
intervention
republic
Groups of people sharing a common political philosophy and support candidates with that philosophy. Federalists & Democratic Republicans were the 1st groups in the U.S. Washington advised not to form because it could divide the country.
political party
alliances
league of friendship
neutrality alliance
Events and government actions in relations to other countries. Not happening on our soil or territory.
embargo
sedition
isolationism
foreign
Policy of separating and not participating in international relationships or events. Staying neutral and not joining a side.
isolationism
states' rights
civic virtue
intervention
Remaining independent and not taking sides on an issue.
neutrality
sedition
alliance
doctrine
Interference by a country in another's affairs
doctrine
impressment
intervention
sedition
Something, typically money, that is owed. Usually after a war. Biggest problem Washington faced during his presidency.
virtue
embargo
tariff
debt
An official trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
impressment
embargo
loose interpretation
intervention
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
alliance
intervention
impressment
republic
An illegal action inciting resistance lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
virtue
embargo
sedition
intervention
A stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs. Ideas or beliefs believed to be true.
doctrine
embargo
impressment
alliance
Existing or occurring inside a particular country. Events and battles happening on or soil or territory. Not foreign or international.
virtue
foreign
domestic
republic
Farmers in Western Pennsylvania protesting tax on wheat. Washington had to send in troops to put down/stop the farmers. This proved that Washington was a strong leader and that the Federal Government has the final authority on laws.
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Shays' Rebellion
Sedition Acts
Whiskey Rebellion
U.S. only wanted to have control of New Orleans and the Mississippi River, & purchased from France for $15 million during Jefferson's presidency. Doubled the size of the U.S.
Treaty of Ghent
Louisiana Purchase
Treaty of Greenville
Pickney's Treaty
U.S. sent official to talk with French officials about France attacking our ships. 3 French agents stated we could talk to the French Prime Minister for a bribe of $250,000 and a loan to France for $10 million. U.S. declined by cancelling treaties with France, seizing French ships, & setting aside money to increase U.S. military.
XYZ Affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
Jay's Treaty
Pickney's Treaty
Established the federal court system & supreme court with 5 justices (judges) including a chief justice.
Federal Judiciary Act
Alien and Sedition Acts
Monroe Doctrine
Treaty of Ghent
Restored relations between U.S. & Britain, U.S. was victorious at the Battle of New Orleans, & officially ended the War of 1812
Treaty of Greenville
Treaty of Ghent
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Falls Creek
Promoted agriculture, wanted strict interpretation of the Constitution, supported farmers and workers, did not want a national bank, & led by Jefferson & Madison.
Loyalists
Anti-Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
States can choose to not follow federal laws that are unconstitutional, or null and void. Reserved powers, or powers given to the states. Also the 10th Amendment.
delegated powers
elastic clause
concurrent powers
states' rights
President and Commander-In-Chief during the War of 1812.
James Madison
James Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Warned the nation to be neutral and to stay clear of permanent alliances with other nations. Also do not form political parties because it could divide/weaken the country.
Alien & Sedition Acts
Monroe Doctrine
Washington's Farewell Address
Marbury vs. Madison
Shipping interference, War Hawks, British support of American Indians in the NW Territory, & British impressment of U.S. sailors
Battle of Tippacanoe
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Battle of New Orleans
Causes of the War of 1812
Targeted immigrants & Democratic-Republicans, had to wait 5-14 years to become a citizen, & immigrants ordered out of the country during war time.
Jays Treaty
Alien Act
Federal Judiciary Act
Sedition Act
Avoided war with France, XYZ Affair, Convention of 1800, Alien & Sedition Acts, & midnight appointments happened during his presidency.
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Monroe
Increased cotton manufacturing in the U.S., improved professionalism of U.S. Army, U.S. now has international respect, & U.S. industrially independent of Europe
effects of the War of 1812
effects of the Battle of Fallen Timbers
causes of the War of 1812
causes of the Battle of Pickney
Increased in the U.S. after the War of 1812, & production of cotton was mass produced creating products by machines in factories.
manufacturing
embargo
cottage industry
republic
Chief Justice John Marshall established judicial review. Only Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional. Supreme Court/Federal Court has final say/authority in interpreting the Constitution. M&M's = Jolly Ranchers.
McCullough vs. Maryland
Marbury vs. Madison
Gibbons vs. Ogden
Worcester vs. Georgia
Gives the government powers not stated in the Constitution by creating a national bank. Also known as necessary & proper clause. Allows government and Constitution to work.
strict interpretation
loose interpretation
Sedition Acts
elastic clause
Violated the 1st Amendment with freedom of speech. One could not criticize the government during war time, and not say or publish anything negative about the government.
Sedition Act
Embargo Act
Alien Act
Federal Judiciary Act
European powers could no longer colonize or interfere with the nations of the Western Hemisphere, the Americas, or Latin American countries. American continents are forever free & independent from European powers. U.S. now seen as protector of Latin American countries.
Embargo Act
Washington's Farewell Address
Monroe Doctrine
Treaty of Ghent
Political leaders that established or founded the U.S., drafted the Declaration of Independence, & Constitution.
founding fathers
Loyalists
Patriots
Revolutionary héros
Washington's biggest problem or challenge as president.
political parties
debt from the Revolutionary War
Embargo Act
War of 1812
Served as a symbol/model of American independence & perseverance, Was saved by Dolly Madison while the White House burned during the War of 1812, and painted by Gilbert Stewart.
portrait of Valley Forge
portrait of the Constitutional Convention
Washington's portrait
portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware
Witnessed bombardment of Fort McHenry imprisoned on a British ship, wrote a poem about the bombardment titled "Defense of Fort McHenry", and the poem became the "Star Spangled Banner" our nation's National Anthem.
Benedict Arnold
John Marshall
Francis Scott Key
John Hancock
Andrew Jackson became a national hero by defeating the British in this battle that was also the last battle of the War of 1812.
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Battle of Bent Tree Trail
French Revolution
Service & sacrifice for your country, concern for public affairs, & putting the country's needs above your own desires, wants, & needs.
embargo
civic virtue
doctrine
compromise
Federalists point of view. Not following the Constitution 100%; such as the elastic clause. Government able to have powers not stated in the Constitution. Bend the rules a bit.
loose interpretation
impressment
strict interpretation
compromise
Chief justice on the Supreme Court that set a precedent of judicial review. Also ruled in the Supreme Court case Marbury vs. Madison.
Aaron Burr
Benedict Arnold
John Marshall
Andrew Jackson
Democratic-Republicans point of view, believed the power of the government is clearly stated and followed 100% in the Constitution.
loose interpretation
impressment
strict interpretation
compromise
Prevented involvement with the Napoleonic Wars, failed and hurt the American economy, prohibited Americans from trading with foreign countries.
Pickney's Act
Sedition Act
Alien Act
Embargo Act
Favored creation of the national bank, loose interpretation of the Constitution, & strong central government. Promoted manufacturing. Led by Hamilton & Adams
Democratic-Republicans
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Loyalists
Forming a cabinet, only serving 2 terms as president, warned against forming political parties & not forming permanent foreign alliances
Washington's solution to Jay's Treaty
Washington's problems during his presidency
Washington's precedents
advice given to Washington
Marbury vs. Madison, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark, & Embargo Act all happened during his presidency.
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
James Monroe
Adams-Onis Treaty, Monroe Doctrine, & Era of Good Feelings happened during his presidency.
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
James Monroe
Debt from the Revolutionary War was a huge problem. Raising govt. revenue with tariffs, creating a national bank, & tax on whiskey helped to pay off war debt.
Monroe's Era of good feelings
Jefferson's Embargo Act
Hamilton's financial plan
Adams' Alien & Sedition Acts
Farmers in Western Pennsylvania staged a protest against the unfair tax on wheat and then whiskey. Washington had to send in soldiers to put down the rebellion. Proved that Washington was willing to use the military to secure the nation.
French Revolution
Pickney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
Whiskey Rebellion
Washington decided to issue his neutrality proclamation by officially stating that the U.S. was not going to get involved with a war between Britain & France. Political parties are starting to form supporting either Britain or France.
Battle of New Orleans
French Revolution
Battle of Fallen Timbers
War of 1812
America was manufacturing own goods, increased American progress, only one political party (Democratic-Republicans), the American economy grew and flourished, & increased American nationalism (pride).
Adams-Onis Treaty
Washington era
Jacksonian democracy
era of good feelings
Goal was to find an all water route to the Pacific Ocean after the U.S. gained new territory because of the Louisiana Purchase, but one did not exist. What was discovered and brought back was a wealth of scientific and geographic information.
Adams-Onis Treaty
Lewis & Clark expedition
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
Battle of New Orleans
Believed the federal government has less power than the states, best government is the one least governed, opposed special privileges of the wealthy, refused to elevate himself because of his title, & believed in a nation of independent farmers.
Washington's Farwell Address
Precedents of Washington
Jeffersonian Democracy
Monroe Doctrine
Tie for the presidency between Jefferson & Burr. House of Representatives had to break the tie (12th amendment). Hamilton persuaded the House to vote Jefferson as president. Transition from Federalists to Democratic-Republicans in the executive branch.
election of 1800
election of 1620
election of 1804
election of 1776
Democratic-Republicans used states' rights (10th amendment) to fight & not enforce the Alien & Sedition Acts. The states will null & void the federal law (Alien and Sedition Acts) stating that it was unconstitutional violating the 1st Amendment.
elastic clause
Federal Judiciary Act
Embargo Act
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
Peace treaty agreeing to stop all naval attacks between the U.S. & France. Adams was able to avoid a war with France.
Pickney's Treaty
Convention of 1800
Treaty of Ghent
Jay's Treaty
Spain ceded (gave up territory) Florida to the U.S. for $5 million helping to pay off Spanish debt.
Treaty of Greenville
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Ghent
Jay's Treaty
Britain promised to leave the Ohio River Valley and pay damages to U.S. vessels.
Jay's Treaty
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Ghent
Pickney's Treaty
Spain agreed that the U.S. could freely travel the Mississippi River, U.S. could store goods at the port of New Orleans, & the 31st parallel would be the southern boundary for the U.S.
Jay's Treaty
Adams-Onis treaty
Treaty of Ghent
Pickney's Treaty
Ended in 1810 provided that France & Britain would end their blockades against neutral trade. British continued impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy. In response, Madison declared war against Britain in 1812.
Non-Intercourse Act
Rush-Bagot Pact
Alien & Sedition Act
Embargo Act
U.S. & Britain agreed to remove military fleets from the Great Lakes.
Non-Intercourse Act
Rush-Bagot Pact
Alien & Sedition Act
Embargo Act
