1. US HISTORY REVIEW
THE EARLY REPUBLIC
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2. Explain two problems Washington faced as the first president of the United States.
Maintaining national security Building a military Stable economic system Defining the government’s authority

3. What is a “loose constructionist” and which party would identify itself that way?
Interpret the Constitution loosely – allow the government to take actions not listed in the Constitution for the good of the nation Federalist

4. What 3 things did Washington warn against in his farewell address?
Political Parties Debt Alliances

5. Explain the “XYZ” affair.
During a tense time between France and U.S., U.S. sent delegates to negotiate with the French. The three French negotiators (X, Y, and Z) tried to bribe the U.S. delegates. This insulted the U.S.

6. Why did Thomas Jefferson hesitate before taking the Louisiana Purchase deal with the French?
Jefferson is a Republican and a strict constructionist. The Constitution does not give the government the power to buy land from foreign nations.

7. Why did the U.S. originally want Louisiana?
Access to the port of New Orleans – gave access to Mississippi River

8. Explain Thomas Jefferson’s Embargo Act.
Jefferson passed the Embargo Act to punish European nations for the restrictions they wanted to impose on American trade due to their own European wars. The Embargo Act made all exports out of the U.S. illegal.

9. Describe one negative and one positive impact of the Embargo Act.
Negative impact on economy Positive: growth of manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.

10. Name and explain 2 major causes of the War of 1812.
Impressment Trade disputes British urging Native Americans to attack American settlements Nationalism (War Fever, War Hawks) Resentment from Revolutionary War?

11. Who became a hero during the War of 1812 because of his victory at the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson

12. What was one major effect of the U.S. winning the War of 1812?
Confirmation of U.S. independence Growth of manufacturing Monroe Doctrine

13. What was James Madison major accomplishment before being elected president?
“Father of the U.S. Constitution”

14. Explain the this political cartoon.
Explain that this is about colonization – not immigration

15. Explain the background to the Supreme Court case Marbury v
Explain the background to the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison and the significance of this case.
“midnight judges” Established Judicial Review (the power of federal courts to Federal courts determine the constitutionality of a law

16. Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who favored giving power to the national government?
John Marshall – a Federalist

17. What makes George Washington unique and important as the first President of the United States?
Precedent President created many important practices still used by the government

18. Why were Jefferson and Madison opposed to Hamilton’s financial plan?
Benefited the rich Constitution does not explicitly give the government the power to create a national bank

19. How did other countries’ perception of the U. S
How did other countries’ perception of the U.S. change after the War of 1812?
It demonstrated that the nation could protect itself and preserve its Independence

20. Explain protective tariffs.
A tax imposed on imports to raise their price, making them less attractive to consumers and thus protecting domestic industries from foreign competition

21. What happened as a result of disagreements within Washington’s cabinet?
Political parties were created Alexander Hamilton led the Federalists Thomas Jefferson led the Republicans

22. Why did General Andrew Jackson and his men consider it necessary to protect New Orleans during the War of 1812?
Protecting the port of New Orleans ensured the US had control over the Mississippi River for economic purposes

23. Why did General Andrew Jackson and his men consider it necessary to protect New Orleans during the War of 1812?
Protecting the port of New Orleans ensured the US had control over the Mississippi River for economic purposes