Documents or Acts

Question 1

Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)

Answer 1

Warnings:
a. Avoid political parties
b. Stay neutral in foreign affairs
c. Beware of sectionalism

Question 2

Elastic Clause

Answer 2

Also called the ‘Necessary & Proper Clause’, it gives Congress flexibility to make laws.
(eg, creating the Air Force despite the Constitution only mentioning an army & navy)

Question 3

Embargo Act (1807)

Answer 3

A law passed by Congress, which essentially banned trade with all foreign countries

Question 4

Monroe Doctrine (December 02, 1823)

Answer 4

An exclusive statement of American policy warning European powers not to interfere with the Americans; issued by President

Question 5

Missouri Compromise of 1820

Answer 5

• Missouri = slave state
• Maine = free state
• No slavery north of the 36’30’ latitude line in future territories