| A | B |
|---|
| George Washington | First President |
| John Adams | Two party system emerged during his presidency. |
| James Madison | The War of l812 caused European nations to gain respect for the United States. |
| James Monroe | He introduced the Monroe Doctrine warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere. |
| Benjamin Banneker | an African American astronomer and surveyor, helped complete the design for the city |
| Thomas Jefferson | He bought Louisiana from France (Louisiana Purchase). |
| Virginia Plan | Created by Madison to make 3 branches of govt. |
| Bill of Rights | First 10 Amendments |
| Federalism | Balance of power between state and national govt. |
| Legislative Branch | Makes the laws |
| Judicial Branch | Interprets the laws |
| Executive Branch | Enforces the laws |
| Alexander Hamilton | Leader of the Federalists |
| Thomas Jefferson (not Pres.) | Leader of the Democratic Republicans |
| Federalists | Favored strong national government |
| Democratic Republicans | Favored small business and farmers |
| The free press | It has been informally nicknamed, “The fourth branch”. |
| Monroe Doctrine | Told European Nations to stay away from the Western Hemisphere. |
| Congress | ____ is a two-house legislature |
| representative | a person or thing that represents the interests of others. |
| Articles of Confederation | the first constitution of the 13 American states, adopted in 1781 and replaced in 1789 by the Constitution of the United States. |
| Checks and Balances | A system that ensures one branch does not have too much power. |
| Articles of Confederation branch | Only the legislative branch |
| Why money was confusing with A or C. | Provided for no common currency |
| France | Who sold us the Louisiana Territory |
| Lewis and Clark | Explored the Louisiana Territory for Presdient Jefferson |
