British practice to capture U.S. sailors and force them to perform tasks in British ships.

Author of "Star Spangled Banner"

Fort in Maryland that was under attack by the British for 25 hours.

First lady who helped save important documents like George Washington's portrait before being burned.

Native American leader who received helped from Canada to fight against settlers moving West.

General who became famous after winning the Battle of New Orleans

President during the War of 1812.

Line of ships sent to prevent other ships from entering or leaving

1794 protest against the government's tax on whiskey by backcountry farmers. Showed strength of Constitution.

1796 speech by Washington that a 3rd term would not be sought. warned to avoid political factions and foreign affairs.... stay neutral

Led by Thomas Jefferson, believed people should have political power, favored strong STATE governments, emphasized agriculture, strict interpretation of the Constitution, pro-French, opposed National Bank

Supporters of the U.S. Constitution at the time the states were contemplating its adoption.

Gave the United States claim to most Indian lands in the Northwest Territory.

Treaty signed in 1794 between the U.S. And Britain in which Britain sought to improve trade relations and agreed to withdraw from forts in the northwest territory

An insult to the American delegation when they were supposed to be meeting French foreign minister, Talleyrand, but instead they were sent 3 officials Adams called "X,Y, and Z" that demanded $250,000 as a bribe to see Talleyrand.

acts passed by federalists giving the government power to imprison or deport foreign citizens and prosecute critics of the government

Written anonymously by Jefferson and Madison in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts, they declared that states could nullify federal laws that the states considered unconstitutional.

Election that led to a peaceful transfer of power from the Federalist Party to the Democratic-Republican Party.

separation of votes for President and Vice President

Part of the First Amendment stating that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion."

Land purchased from France doubling the size of the U.S.

Established judicial review

Regulating interstate commerce is a power reserved to the federal government

Maryland was trying to tax the national bank and Supreme Court ruled that federal law was stronger than the state law

Strengthened the power of the federal government over that of the states.

British practice of taking American sailors and forcing them into military service

intended to motivate Great Britain and France to stop seizing American vessels.

Declaration by President Thomas Jefferson that banned all American trade with Europe, tries to gain respect for American neutrality.

Federalists agreed to oppose the war and send delegates to meet with Congress; mostly New England

December 24, 1814 - Ended the War of 1812 and restored the status quo. For the most part, territory captured in the war was returned to the original owner. It also set up a commission to determine the disputed Canada/U.S. border.

national anthem written by Francis Scott Key during the war of 1812