College American History Exam 2 Rated A+
Alexander Hamilton - ANSWER-Who: First Secretary of the Treasury.
What: He advocated creation of a national bank, assumption of state debts by the
federal government, and a tariff system to pay off the national debt.
Where: born January 11, 1755/57, Nevis, British West Indies—died July 12, 1804, New
York, New York, U.S.
When: 1789-1795
Why: He helped ratify the Constitution by writing 51 of the 85 installments of The
Federalist Papers, which are still used as one of the most important references for
Constitutional interpretation. Hamilton led the Treasury Department as a trusted
member of President Washington's first Cabinet.
Andrew Jackson - ANSWER-Who: The seventh President of the United States (1829-
1837),
What: A general in the War of 1812 defeated the British at New Orleans (1815). As
president he opposed the Bank of America, objected to the right of individual states to
nullify disagreeable federal laws, and increased the presidential powers.
Where: Born between North Carolina and South Carolina.
When: March 15, 1767 - June 8, 1845.
Why: Before becoming president, he served in both the Revolutionary War and the War
of 1812. In January 1815, Jackson led a force of mostly inexperienced volunteers
against overwhelming British forces in the Battle of New Orleans. ... As president
between 1829 and 1837, Jackson fundamentally altered United States politics.
Anti-Federalists - ANSWER-Who: people who opposed the Constitution
What: Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger
U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787
Constitution.
Where: Rhode Island
When: 1787
Why: The Anti-Federalists were not as organized as the Federalists. They did not share
one unified position on the proper form of government. However, they did unite in their
objection to the Constitution as it was proposed for ratification in 1787. The Anti-
Federalists argued against the expansion of national power.
Articles of Confederation - ANSWER-Who: The United States
What:A weak constitution that governed America during the Revolutionary War.
Where:Maryland
When: March 1, 1781
Why: The Articles of Confederation were essentially an early version of the US
Constitution that were created as a governing agreement among the 13 original
colonies/states to fight the Revolution and establish some limited federal power
Battle of New Orleans - ANSWER-Who: British troops led by General Edward
Pakenham and American forces led by General Andrew Jackson.
, What: A battle during the War of 1812 where the British army attempted to take New
Orleans. Due to the foolish frontal attack, Jackson defeated them, which gave him an
enormous popularity boost.
Where: New Orleans.
When: January 8, 1815.
Why: Because the decisive victory was followed shortly afterward by news of a peace
treaty, many Americans at the time mistakenly believed the Battle of New Orleans had
won the war. The Battle of New Orleans is also important because it propelled Andrew
Jackson to fame as a war hero.
Battle of Thames - ANSWER-Who: U.S. victory over British and Indian forces in
Ontario, Canada.
What: Fight in which General Harrison defeated British forces in the Northwest.
Where: Delaware Nation at Moraviantown.
When: October 5, 1813.
Why: The Battle of the Thames was an important land battle of the War of 1812 in the
American Northwest. Since the early 1800s, Tecumseh had sought to form a
confederacy of American Indian tribes to stop Anglo-Americans from seizing American
Indian land. Tecumseh's death marked the end of Tecumseh's.
Battle of Tippecanoe - ANSWER-Who: Americans and Native Americans.
What: Battle between Americans and Native Americans. Tecumseh and the Prophet
attempted to oppress white settlement in the West, but defeated by William Henry
Harrison. Led to talk of Canadian invasion and served as a cause to the War of 1812.
Where: Battle Ground, IN
When: November 7, 1811
Why: Tenskwatawa worked with his brother, Tecumseh, to unite American Indian tribes
in the Northwest Territory to defend themselves against white settlers. In 1811, the
Battle of Tippecanoe was a significant defeat for Tecumseh's American Indian
Confederation.
Bill of Rights - ANSWER-Who: James Madison
What: The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Where: Philadelphia was were the bill of rights was signed.
When: These 12 were approved on September 25, 1789 and sent to the states for
ratification. The 10 amendments that are now known as the Bill of Rights were ratified
on December 15, 1791, thus becoming a part of the Constitution.
Why: It protects five of the most basic liberties. They are freedom of religion, freedom of
speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the
government to right wrongs.
Constitutional Convention - ANSWER-Who: 55 delegates attended the Constitutional
Convention sessions, but only 39 actually signed the Constitution.
What: A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 that produced a new constitution.
Where: Philadelphia
When: May 27, 1787 - Sep 17, 1787
Alexander Hamilton - ANSWER-Who: First Secretary of the Treasury.
What: He advocated creation of a national bank, assumption of state debts by the
federal government, and a tariff system to pay off the national debt.
Where: born January 11, 1755/57, Nevis, British West Indies—died July 12, 1804, New
York, New York, U.S.
When: 1789-1795
Why: He helped ratify the Constitution by writing 51 of the 85 installments of The
Federalist Papers, which are still used as one of the most important references for
Constitutional interpretation. Hamilton led the Treasury Department as a trusted
member of President Washington's first Cabinet.
Andrew Jackson - ANSWER-Who: The seventh President of the United States (1829-
1837),
What: A general in the War of 1812 defeated the British at New Orleans (1815). As
president he opposed the Bank of America, objected to the right of individual states to
nullify disagreeable federal laws, and increased the presidential powers.
Where: Born between North Carolina and South Carolina.
When: March 15, 1767 - June 8, 1845.
Why: Before becoming president, he served in both the Revolutionary War and the War
of 1812. In January 1815, Jackson led a force of mostly inexperienced volunteers
against overwhelming British forces in the Battle of New Orleans. ... As president
between 1829 and 1837, Jackson fundamentally altered United States politics.
Anti-Federalists - ANSWER-Who: people who opposed the Constitution
What: Anti-Federalism refers to a movement that opposed the creation of a stronger
U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787
Constitution.
Where: Rhode Island
When: 1787
Why: The Anti-Federalists were not as organized as the Federalists. They did not share
one unified position on the proper form of government. However, they did unite in their
objection to the Constitution as it was proposed for ratification in 1787. The Anti-
Federalists argued against the expansion of national power.
Articles of Confederation - ANSWER-Who: The United States
What:A weak constitution that governed America during the Revolutionary War.
Where:Maryland
When: March 1, 1781
Why: The Articles of Confederation were essentially an early version of the US
Constitution that were created as a governing agreement among the 13 original
colonies/states to fight the Revolution and establish some limited federal power
Battle of New Orleans - ANSWER-Who: British troops led by General Edward
Pakenham and American forces led by General Andrew Jackson.
, What: A battle during the War of 1812 where the British army attempted to take New
Orleans. Due to the foolish frontal attack, Jackson defeated them, which gave him an
enormous popularity boost.
Where: New Orleans.
When: January 8, 1815.
Why: Because the decisive victory was followed shortly afterward by news of a peace
treaty, many Americans at the time mistakenly believed the Battle of New Orleans had
won the war. The Battle of New Orleans is also important because it propelled Andrew
Jackson to fame as a war hero.
Battle of Thames - ANSWER-Who: U.S. victory over British and Indian forces in
Ontario, Canada.
What: Fight in which General Harrison defeated British forces in the Northwest.
Where: Delaware Nation at Moraviantown.
When: October 5, 1813.
Why: The Battle of the Thames was an important land battle of the War of 1812 in the
American Northwest. Since the early 1800s, Tecumseh had sought to form a
confederacy of American Indian tribes to stop Anglo-Americans from seizing American
Indian land. Tecumseh's death marked the end of Tecumseh's.
Battle of Tippecanoe - ANSWER-Who: Americans and Native Americans.
What: Battle between Americans and Native Americans. Tecumseh and the Prophet
attempted to oppress white settlement in the West, but defeated by William Henry
Harrison. Led to talk of Canadian invasion and served as a cause to the War of 1812.
Where: Battle Ground, IN
When: November 7, 1811
Why: Tenskwatawa worked with his brother, Tecumseh, to unite American Indian tribes
in the Northwest Territory to defend themselves against white settlers. In 1811, the
Battle of Tippecanoe was a significant defeat for Tecumseh's American Indian
Confederation.
Bill of Rights - ANSWER-Who: James Madison
What: The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Where: Philadelphia was were the bill of rights was signed.
When: These 12 were approved on September 25, 1789 and sent to the states for
ratification. The 10 amendments that are now known as the Bill of Rights were ratified
on December 15, 1791, thus becoming a part of the Constitution.
Why: It protects five of the most basic liberties. They are freedom of religion, freedom of
speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the
government to right wrongs.
Constitutional Convention - ANSWER-Who: 55 delegates attended the Constitutional
Convention sessions, but only 39 actually signed the Constitution.
What: A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 that produced a new constitution.
Where: Philadelphia
When: May 27, 1787 - Sep 17, 1787
