HIUS 221, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE, ALREADY
GRADED A+
Embargo of 1807
Ban on trade enacted by US congress against Europe and France.
Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist (1780's)
Federalist: Wanted a strong gov't, formed national economy practiced today, did not want the Bill of
Rights (Washington, Adams, Hamilton, John Jay)
Anti-Fed: Wanted a weaker gov't, Wanted the Bill of Rights
Federalist vs. Democratic Republicans (1790's)
Federalist: Pro-British, originated in response to Dem-Repub party during Washington's administration
Dem-Rep: Pro-French (Thomas Jefferson & James Madison)
Differences between Federalist stances (1780s) vs. Federalist Party stances (1790s)
1780's: Strict interpretation of the Constitution
1790's: Loose interpretation of the Constitution
Differences between Anti-Federalist (1780's) vs Jeffersonians (1790's)
1780's: Loose interpretation of the Constitution
1790's: Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Marbury v. Madison
1803 Supreme Court case which first used Judicial Review. Over appointing Marbury Justice of the
Peace. Marbury won.
Martin Van Buren
8th President. Secretary of State for Jackson, "Kitchen Cabinet", 1st president born a US citizen after
Dec. of Independence, Caused Panic of 1837, Cause La Amsted on slavery & he was anti-slavery, 1 term
president.
Alien and Sedition Acts and potential penalties
Forced immigrants to wait 14 years to become citizens & gave president the power to deport anyone
posed as a threat to the nation.
Jackson's view of the 1st National Bank
Hated it. Drained its funds & ended up killing the bank against Congress decision. Produced National
depression blamed on next president Van Buren.
Hartford Convention Outcome
, Ongoing concerns of War of 1812, 3/5 compromise, louisiana purchase, & embargo act.
Louisiana Purchase
French sold to US in 1803 for 15 million, doubled size of US, land West of Mississippi, east of rockies.
XYZ Affair
US tries to keep peace w/France but France charged US 250k for a meeting. USA refuses to pay &
doesn't meet but still stays out of the war.
Missouri Compromise
Developed a balance policy between Northern free soil states & southern slave states (i.e.: Missouri &
Maine) & avoided the Civil War for roughly 40 years.
Eli Whitney
Invented the Cotton Gin in 1793 which impacted the agriculture south, institution of slavery & industrial
North.
Santa Anna
President of Mexico. Army of 5k into Texas to put down Rebellion defeated resisting forces at Alamo &
Goliad. When he met Sam Houston's army at San Jacinto they were re-routed & forced to sign a treaty
acknowledging Texas Independence.
Key British or American battle victories during the War of 1812
British: Washington DC
American:Baltimore, Thames, New Orleans, and Tippecanoe
Monroe Doctrine
Foreign policy statement issued by President James Monroe. It is said that the United States might act to
keep other countries out of North & South America.
James Madison
Secretary of State, reduced US debt by 80%. President (1809-1817), declared war against Britain
Panic of 1807 Causes
Caused by economic policies of Pres.Jackson who created specie circular by executive order & refused to
renew the charter or the 2nd bank of the United States. Followed by a 5 year depression with failed
banks & unprecedented unemployment levels.
Reasons for the Texas War for Independence
Mexican gov't outlawed immigration from US, Mexican gov't outlawed slavery, put tax on imports from
US, most Texan's didn't follow Mexican laws or policies.
Abigail Adams
GRADED A+
Embargo of 1807
Ban on trade enacted by US congress against Europe and France.
Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist (1780's)
Federalist: Wanted a strong gov't, formed national economy practiced today, did not want the Bill of
Rights (Washington, Adams, Hamilton, John Jay)
Anti-Fed: Wanted a weaker gov't, Wanted the Bill of Rights
Federalist vs. Democratic Republicans (1790's)
Federalist: Pro-British, originated in response to Dem-Repub party during Washington's administration
Dem-Rep: Pro-French (Thomas Jefferson & James Madison)
Differences between Federalist stances (1780s) vs. Federalist Party stances (1790s)
1780's: Strict interpretation of the Constitution
1790's: Loose interpretation of the Constitution
Differences between Anti-Federalist (1780's) vs Jeffersonians (1790's)
1780's: Loose interpretation of the Constitution
1790's: Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Marbury v. Madison
1803 Supreme Court case which first used Judicial Review. Over appointing Marbury Justice of the
Peace. Marbury won.
Martin Van Buren
8th President. Secretary of State for Jackson, "Kitchen Cabinet", 1st president born a US citizen after
Dec. of Independence, Caused Panic of 1837, Cause La Amsted on slavery & he was anti-slavery, 1 term
president.
Alien and Sedition Acts and potential penalties
Forced immigrants to wait 14 years to become citizens & gave president the power to deport anyone
posed as a threat to the nation.
Jackson's view of the 1st National Bank
Hated it. Drained its funds & ended up killing the bank against Congress decision. Produced National
depression blamed on next president Van Buren.
Hartford Convention Outcome
, Ongoing concerns of War of 1812, 3/5 compromise, louisiana purchase, & embargo act.
Louisiana Purchase
French sold to US in 1803 for 15 million, doubled size of US, land West of Mississippi, east of rockies.
XYZ Affair
US tries to keep peace w/France but France charged US 250k for a meeting. USA refuses to pay &
doesn't meet but still stays out of the war.
Missouri Compromise
Developed a balance policy between Northern free soil states & southern slave states (i.e.: Missouri &
Maine) & avoided the Civil War for roughly 40 years.
Eli Whitney
Invented the Cotton Gin in 1793 which impacted the agriculture south, institution of slavery & industrial
North.
Santa Anna
President of Mexico. Army of 5k into Texas to put down Rebellion defeated resisting forces at Alamo &
Goliad. When he met Sam Houston's army at San Jacinto they were re-routed & forced to sign a treaty
acknowledging Texas Independence.
Key British or American battle victories during the War of 1812
British: Washington DC
American:Baltimore, Thames, New Orleans, and Tippecanoe
Monroe Doctrine
Foreign policy statement issued by President James Monroe. It is said that the United States might act to
keep other countries out of North & South America.
James Madison
Secretary of State, reduced US debt by 80%. President (1809-1817), declared war against Britain
Panic of 1807 Causes
Caused by economic policies of Pres.Jackson who created specie circular by executive order & refused to
renew the charter or the 2nd bank of the United States. Followed by a 5 year depression with failed
banks & unprecedented unemployment levels.
Reasons for the Texas War for Independence
Mexican gov't outlawed immigration from US, Mexican gov't outlawed slavery, put tax on imports from
US, most Texan's didn't follow Mexican laws or policies.
Abigail Adams
