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10th Grade
10/29/2014

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This President authorized the purchase of the Louisiana Territory.
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Who was Thomas Jefferson?
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In 1812, this President declared war against the British
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Who was James Madison?
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During the summer of 1814, the British burned major buildings in this United States' city.
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What is Washington D.C.?
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This is the treaty, signed in December of 1814, that officially ended the War of 1812.
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What is the Treaty of Ghent?
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This was a battle fought by Andrew Jackson in Louisiana.  It happened in 1815, after the War of 1812 was over.
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What is the Battle of New Orleans?
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This is the practice of forcing sailors of one country to serve in another country's military.
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What is impressment?
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This was the nickname given to people in Congress who supported the War of 1812.
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Who are the War Hawks?
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This United States' policy (in the early 1800's) said that the U.S, was not allowed to trade with any other country.
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What is the Embargo Act?
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The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions said that the Alien and Sedition Acts were.
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What is unconstitutional?
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President Washington wanted to remain neutral so he issued the_____________________.
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What is Proclamation of Neutrality?
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During the early 1800's troubles between France and the United States, three unknown French officials ask the US for a bribe.  The name of this affair was called the ___, __, _____, _________.
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What is the X,Y,Z, Affair?
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The treaty that the United States signed with Spain that gave the United States Florida is called the ______________________________.
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What is Onis-Adams Treaty?
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This act allowed punishment of newspaper editiors who criticized the President and Congress.
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What is the Sedition Acts?
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This allowed the President to deport anyone that was seen as "dangerous to the peace and safety of the US"
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What is the Alien Acts?
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This is the person who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner."
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Who is Francis Scott Key?
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