Final Jeopardy Events Challenges Vocabulary Great Real-Estate Deals Presidential Potpourri

Them “good old boys” were drinking whiskey and rye and singing “this will be the day that I die.” Whiskey Rebellion 100

“ No! No! Not a sixpence” was the response by the envoys to Minister Talleyrand X,Y,Z, Affair 200

It was a complete halt in trade with other nations hoping to discourage Britain and France to leave American shipping alone. The Embargo Act 300

This made encouraging rebellion against the government a crime. The Sedition Act 400

“The nations of North and South America were not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.” The Monroe Doctrine 500

This was a form of kidnapping on the high seas forcing American sailors into serving in the British navy. Impressment 100

A policy of not choosing sides in a war or dispute between other countries. neutrality 200

A policy of avoiding political or military agreements with other countries. Isolationism 300

A government order that stops merchant ships from leaving or entering a country’s ports. Embargo 400

A statement of official government policy, especially in foreign affairs. Doctrine 500

This acquisition doubled the size of the United States Louisiana Purchase 100

This Treaty increased the territory of the United States to the Mississippi River, North to Canada and South to Florida. Treaty of Paris 200

The United States acquired Florida and territory north of the 42 degree parallel from this country. Spain The Adams-Onis Treaty 300

This country opened the Mississippi River to American shipping. Spain Pickney’s Treaty 400

The treaty with this group opened most of Ohio to white settlement. Native American Indians Treaty of Greenville 500

This president was the largest distributor of whiskey in the 13 colonies. George Washington 100

He was the first president to ask Congress for a “declaration of war.” James Madison 200

This president had a long love affair with his slave, Sally Hemmings. Thomas Jefferson 300

This President was considered “the father” of our Navy. John Adams 400

This President is credited with the authorship of a document he did not write. James Monroe 500

Final Jeopardy Question This city lies near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers St. Louis Geography