POP A SHOT USA Mr. Gonzalez 2018 – 2019
The Louisiana Purchase POP-A-SHOT USA What doubled the size of the United States? The Louisiana Purchase What term describes the unlawful kidnapping of sailors? Impressment
POP-A-SHOT USA Which historical document influenced the creation of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to trial by jury? The Magna Carta Which American document prohibited the quartering of soldiers during peacetime? The Bill of Rights
Lack of a stable government and debt from the American Revolution POP-A-SHOT USA What two problems did George Washington face during the first years of American independence? Lack of a stable government and debt from the American Revolution
He believed it strongly favored the rich POP-A-SHOT USA Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review? Marbury v. Madison (1803) Why did Jefferson strongly oppose Hamilton’s financial plan? He believed it strongly favored the rich
POP-A-SHOT USA Which political party leader believed in the creation of a national bank, believed most men were inherently selfish, and felt the elite should rule the country? Alexander Hamilton Which party did he represent? The Federalists
The Democratic Republicans POP-A-SHOT USA Which political party leader was against the creation of a national bank, believed in the good of common man, and strongly supported the Bill of Rights? Thomas Jefferson Which party did he represent? The Democratic Republicans
Impressment and British aid to Native Americans in the West POP-A-SHOT USA What were the causes of the War of 1812? Impressment and British aid to Native Americans in the West
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson POP-A-SHOT USA Which amendment states that any powers not given to the federal government automatically go to the states? The 10th Amendment Which two American leaders influenced the creation of the first political parties in America? Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
POP-A-SHOT USA Whose economic plan was designed to help build a national economy? Alexander Hamilton
He emphasized the supremacy of federal law over state law POP-A-SHOT USA Which American leader was said to be modest, wise, and willing to take others’ views into consideration? George Washington What was John Marshall’s contribution to American government? He emphasized the supremacy of federal law over state law
to stop the impressment of American sailors POP-A-SHOT USA Why did Thomas Jefferson pass the Embargo Act? to stop the impressment of American sailors How did Americans feel about the Embargo Act? Americans disliked it because it hurt us economically more than it hurt other countries
POP-A-SHOT USA Which important port city was acquired with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory? New Orleans Which law passed by Thomas Jefferson resulted in the halting of all foreign American trade? The Embargo Act (1807)
They purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon in 1803 POP-A-SHOT USA How did the United States gain the territory between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains? They purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon in 1803
He was afraid we would be dragged into a foreign war POP-A-SHOT USA Who cautioned Americans against forming alliances with foreign nations? George Washington Why did George Washington not want us to form alliances with foreign nations? He was afraid we would be dragged into a foreign war
POP-A-SHOT USA What did presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe have in common? All sought to avoid involvement in European political struggles (isolationists)