History Final

Front 1

What is the Whiskey Rebellion and what changes did the government have to make?

Back 1

1. As soon as farmers gained profit through selling whiskey, they were taxed.
2. Lead to the farmers not being able to pay they're taxes so they were thrown in prison.
3. Government established an army and the president has the power to uphold the Constitution

Front 2

What were some difficult problems the new government faced in the West?

Back 2

1. Native Americans (Little Turtle and Blue Jacket)
2. Whiskey Rebellion
3. European Powers

Front 3

How did Washington's policy of remaining neutral effect out dealings with foreign conflict?

Back 3

1. Traded with Britain and France
2. Kept us out of war
3. Monroe Doctrine said that everyone needs to stay in Europe

Front 4

Describe the two political parties that emerged by the election of 1796 and why the Adams Party was victorious.

Back 4

1. FEDS: strong federal government, ruled by wealthy class, Northeast
2. DEM-REPS: wanted limited government, ruled by everyday people, South-Mid Atlantic
3. Adams party won because the Federalist party protect the country from foreign invasion.

Front 5

Describe the revolt in Santo Domingo and how that affected the Americans purchase of the Louisiana Purchase.

Back 5

1. Napoleon wanted it as a naval base to control the American Empire.
2. Led by Toussaint Louverture
3. French had no way to hold the Louisiana Territory

Front 6

Describe the expedition west and what were the benefits to the United States in the purchase of the Louisiana Purchase.

Back 6

1. Jefferson wanted the territory for resources in science
2. Congress wanted it for military posts
3. Lewis and Clark led an expedition to discover the newly bought land.

Front 7

If you had to choose between living in the North and South during the 1800s what would you choose and why?

Back 7

NORTH:
1. No slaves
2. Industry was important
3. Good education was open to all citizens

Front 8

Adams-Onis Treaty

Back 8

1819, Spain gives East Florida to the United States and abandoned all claims to West Florida

Front 9

Old Ironsides

Back 9

originally named Constitution, a shot bounced off the ship in battle and a sailor named it "Old Ironsides"

Front 10

Simon Bolivar

Back 10

known as "the Liberator", led the movement that won freedom for many Latin American countries

Front 11

Privateers

Back 11

armed private ships

Front 12

Miguel Hidalgo

Back 12

led a rebellion against the Spanish government of Mexico, priest

Front 13

Andrew Jackson

Back 13

led a group of American soldiers to defeat the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Tennessee planter

Front 14

John Quincy Adams

Back 14

son of John Adams, resolved long-standing disputes with Britain, secretary to James Monroe