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Washington's main objective as president of the United States was to

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establish respect for the office of the presidency

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Alexander Hamilton proposed paying the entire national debt at its face in order to

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restore the nation's economic credit so that the government could raise money in the future

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Jay's Treaty of 1794

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prevented a war between England and the United States

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The Alien and Sedition Acts were designed to

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squelch the Republican opposition to the Federalist administration

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One of the significant changes in atmosphere in Jefferson's administration was

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the reduction of taxes and the trimming of government costs

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The "War Hawks" were

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frontiersmen and farmers of the West and South who wanted to expand America's frontiers

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What did Jackson's unofficial cabinet became known as?

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"the kitchen cabinet"

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The Treaty of Ghent

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returned everything to the prewar status quo

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The period following the War of 1812 was called the "Era of Good Feelings" because

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the Republicans praised Marshall's decisions, Congress passed protective tariffs with widespread support, both parties buried their differences

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Which of the following was not a provision of the Monroe Doctrine?

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Dangerous immigrants to America be deported

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Sectional differences were increased

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as the Northeast developed into a strong industrial center, when invention of the cotton gin made cotton more profitable, when pioneers moved west and demanded internal ingredients

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The controversy over Missouri's request for statehood

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was settled by the Missouri Compromise

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The two men who arranged the purchase of the Louisiana Territory were________ and_______.

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James Monroe, Robert Livingston

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Although not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, the institution of a presidential cabinet was begun by Washington.

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true

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The Constitution made provision for a Supreme Court but left the format of the court to Congress.

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true

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Thomas Pickney's treaty with Spain won for the United States free navigation of the Mississippi and permission for American traders to deposit goods for shipment at the mouth of the river.

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true

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When Washington said that the United States would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflicts he was , in essence, saying that the United States would remain neutral

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true

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The XYZ Affair got its name because the American envoys refused to name the three English officials who demanded a large amount of money before they would even discuss a peace treaty.

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false The name derives from the substitution of the letters X, Y and Z for the names of French diplomats Hottinguer (X), Bellamy (Y), and Hauteval (Z) in documents released by the Adams administration

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The Alien and Sedition Acts violated the First Amendment which guarantee freedom of speech and press.

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true

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The Twelfth Amendment provided for the electors to cast separate ballots for president and for vice president.

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true

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Jefferson's "Revolution of 1800" was not as much of a revolution as he thought.

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true

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Jefferson's administration was the beginning of popular government in the United States.

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true

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The Marbury v. Madison decision established the principle of federal contest of interstate converse.

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false, The principle that the Supreme Court could declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

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If there had been a telegraph, the War of 1812 would probably not have started.

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true

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Many historians believe the leading motive for the War of 1812 was the western desire for land expansion.

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true

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European countries did not test the Monroe Doctrine because of America's superior military strength.

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false, Because they considered it unimportant

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The Erie Canal shortened time but increased cost of sending products from the West to the East.

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false, Decreased cost

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The Panic of 1819 was due in part to the rapid expansion in industry and agricultural and to uncontrolled land speculation.

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true

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Under Andrew Jackson the forces of nationalism and sectionalism were in continual conflict.

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true

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The Battle of New Orleans was the final, decisive battle that won the War of 1812.

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false, Battle of Fort Bowyer

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Jackson's last years were plagued by financial troubles brought about by his fight against the national bank.

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true

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Oliver Hazard Perry

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won the Battle of Lake Erie

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Thomas MacDonough

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won the Battle of Lake Champlain

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John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay

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War Hawks

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Francis Scott Key

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witnessed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry

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John Marshall

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first to declare act of Congress unconstitutional

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James Madison

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President Jefferson's secretary of state

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Napoleon

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sold the Louisiana Territory to United States

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Lewis and Clark

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explored the Louisiana Territory and points west

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Albert Gallatin

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President Jefferson's secretary of treasury

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William Marbury

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a Federalist judge who wanted his commission granted

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Andrew Jackson

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won the Battle of New Orleans against the British

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Monroe and Livingston

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bought an empire instead of a city

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