Treaty of Ghent

Ended War of 1812

XYZ Affair

France bribes U.S. in order to stop seizing ships.

Louisiana Purchase

Bought by U.S. from France in 1803. Doubled the size of the U.S.

Jay's Treaty

Jay convinced Britain to stop taking our ship and pay for damages.

Whiskey Rebellion

Farmers upset over tax on whiskey. Washington's response proved the government enforces it's laws.

Washington's Farewell Address

Warned against political parties and getting involved in foreign affairs.

Industrial Revolution

 Time period when inventions and factories replaced hand tools and farming.

Interchangeable Parts

Cotton Gin

Invented by Eli Whitney to make the cleaning process more efficient.

Steamboat

Invented by Robert Fulton and allowed movement against the current.

Lowell Mills

Sewing factories where farm girls worked during the day and lived in boarding houses during the day.

Star Spangled Banner

Written by Francis Scott Key as he was watching the Battle of Fort McHenry.

Cabinet

Group of people who help/advise the president.

Tariff

Tax on imported goods. Raises money and encourages American industry.

Marbury vs. Madison

Established the idea of judicial review which says, the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution.

Impressment

Kidnapping of American saliors to work on British ships.

Embargo Act

America would not trade with other countries. Almost destroyed U.S. economy.

Andrew Jackson

Hero of the Battle of New Orleans.

Alien Act

Anyone saying or publishing anything bad about the government could be jailed