1st 5 Presidents Flashcards
(36 cards)
Who was the 1st President of the United States?
George Washington
How did the Federalist justify the Bank?
Elastic Clause
What did Hamilton think would lead to more manufacturing in America?
A protective tariff
Where did the idea of Judicial Review come from?
Marbury vs Madison
What did Jefferson want the economy of the US to look like?
Agrian Society
Why was the capital moved to the south?
To get the south to help pay war debt
Who was the 2nd President of the United States?
John Adams
What is the famous quote made as a result of the XYZ affair?
“Millions for defense,, not one cent for tribute.”
What other president would Washington have agreed with on Foreign Affairs?
Jefferson
Why was the Whiskey Rebellion so important?
proved US could enforce its laws
Who was the 3rd President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did Monroe issue the Monroe Doctrine?
to keep Europe from colonizing in the western hemisphere
Who were the 2 leaders of the Federalist party?
Hamilton and Adams
Which case stated that the Nation Bank was constitutional?
McCullough vs Maryland
doubled the size of the US
Louisiana Purchase
Who was the 4th President of the United States?
James Madison
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
interpret the Constitution
What was the #1 cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment of US ships
Who did Americans believe was encouraging native American attacks?
Britain
Who was the 5th President of the United States?
James Monroe
Which case strictly define the Commerce Clause of Article 1?
Gibbons vs Ogden
What two things did Washington say in his farewell address?
- Stay neutral in foreign affairs, and
2. No political parties
During what war did the British capture Washington DC?
War of 1812
Define sedition
any action including speaking and writing promoting rebellion against the government
